All my is life programming. I love programming more than any other thing, despite being with an IT company that does not pay much money.

One of my friends told to keep on with my programming that he is self-employed now making money, but another man told that Nigerian programmers cannot not make it, that everybody like foreign programs.

Please advice. Peace.

It's not about your skills, it's about the problems you are able to solve with your skills.

If what people need is someone to help them install, configure and customize foreign software, why not provide that and make your money? Don't define your profession arbitrarily; let your supply be based on demand!

Ogisosoft:

but another man told that Nigerian programmers cannot not make it, that everybody like foreign programs.

Please advice. Peace.

I dont think that is totally true. Basically some nija companies prefer foreiegn sofwtare because there is no readily available local alternative. What u can do is to identify these areas and creat a product so that companies can readily have alternativces. Foriegn softwares are not only expensive, they have to be customized to the nigerian enviroment.

I think all u have to do to be a successful self employed programmer is to identify problems and create competively priced products solving those problems it is the same logic in nija and in all other parts of the world.

The edge you guys have in nija is that there are just so many problems that needs to be solved.

Good Talk SBU.

Dont start by stoping,

There is market in NIgeria IT industry, the earlier you tap into it the better. Though for now it may seem "no-money" put if u stick with it, and following the step above ( From SBU) ur on ur way to success. Nigeria is the best place for you to start now.

as in invest in IT.

let me give you a hint.

if you are a skilled programmer and want to make some money, begin paying attention to new directives from regulatory bodies to Banks, oil companies and telecoms companies.

those directives usually translate into a program which is usually developed in-house. Produce something better than what in-house coders can do and sell it. They WILL buy it and,

you

will

become


rich.


I have seen this happen many times.

As for how you achieve this? Well, that is what will determine whether you succeed or fail,

If you don't do it, someone else would do it Nigeria is still an untapped market. Have any of you guys read on the Ghanian People Soft? that conqured all the M$ and other competitors market due to their tailored and local streamlined apps, and Microsoft had to partner with them?

I heared they even have a Nigerian office.

Well it is a very promising market, especially in the religious and industry sector, just be very good at delivering those softwares, build first and work on selling it, or even renting it out on a lease system.

Seun: It's not about your skills, it's about the problems you are able to solve with your skills.

If what people need is someone to help them install, configure and customize foreign software, why not provide that and make your money? Don't define your profession arbitrarily; let your supply be based on demand!

You know I have always learned something from you sir, something you keep stressing. Get a problem and solve it.
I have read it from one of your write ups and then this.

Adrenaline123:

You know I have always learned something from you sir, something you keep stressing. Get a problem and solve it.
I have read it from one of your write ups and then this.

now,here goes a PAK-man (professional a.s.s kisser)
doing his thing

Adrenaline123:

You know I have always learned something from you sir, something you keep stressing. Get a problem and solve it.
I have read it from one of your write ups and then this.

now,here goes a PAK-man (professional a.s.s kisser)
doing his thing

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