As a fresh graduate who just finished serving, there are 3 options available for you to choose from: get a job (mostly teaching jobs); go for your masters; or remain jobless (job search). If you get a job quickly, then you are lucky but if you are jobless then you are like most Nigerian graduates.

Because of lack of job, there is always this pressure to further your education- you don't want to remain home jobless and also some there is a myth that an MSc Cert is an added advantage (don't know if that is true sha).

To be honest, most of us wish to further our studies, and even become a Doctor, but the circumstances in Nigeria are jeopardising our dreams. I personally have decided that I won't go for my masters now because of the under listed factors:

1. Certificates are overrated:
it is now very obvious now that it is not by the number of certificates you garner that determines your success in life. We have seen drop-outs and people without formal education that are more wealthy and successful than scholars. People are making it now by learning new skills that will benefit the society.

2. Finance:
Unless you are from a rich home, it will be difficult for you to finance your masters. You need like 25k to buy only the form, you will pay tuition, buy books, get accommodation and so many other expenses. I know people that started but couldn't finish because of finance. People believe that at this stage you should be able to cater for yourself so you are on your own (OYO)

3. Age:
Most companies now recruits only graduates that are 26 years old and below despite the average graduating age from Nigerian Tertiary Institutions 24-26. So going for masters will add to your age and probably you will come back older which will limit the job offers you get.

4. MSc doesn't guarantee a Job:
They do say it is an added advantage but it is pathetic to me that even after the Msc you will still come back to send resumes, cover letters and also battle with some wicked dragnet aptitude tests. If it is sure that after my masters I will be offered a job then to enrol won't be a problem.

5. Frustration:
Nigerian educational system can be really frustrating; irregular academic calender; lack of infrastructures; some lecturers are not nice. e.t.c all these can discourage someone planning to go back.


SHOGAT

if you have the money and you are someone that values education, I'll advice you to go for an M.sc.
An M.sc can run concurrently with your job. No knowledge is a waste bro

That is the reason I am an advocate of gaining a certification in ICT, but some people can't see the big picture.

For regular Jobs, there are lots of requirements and restrictions...

but

when it comes to ICT, all they wana know is "Can you perform?"

What a fast way to beat unemployment

u make sense sha but........

bro abeg no confuse us wey wan do masters nau...
wat kinda yarn is dis again dis mornin?

U dream-dreams abi?

ellagabs:
u make sense sha but........

bro abeg no confuse us wey wan do masters nau...
wat kinda yarn is dis again dis mornin?

U dream-dreams abi?

lol u are free Bro, just my resolution

uboma,davide470,Seun, Lalasticlala

Not all that further their education are jobless.

Try MSC in a developed country... Don't thank me later

kennynelcon:
Try MSC in a developed country... Don't thank me later

Yeah, it's always better to do your masters abroad if you have the money. Nigerian masters (with a few exceptions) are a waste of time and resources.

thesicilian:

Yeah, it's always better to do your masters abroad if you have the money. Nigerian masters (with a few exceptions) are a waste of time and resources.

You dont need money to do a masters as there are lots of scholarships. I dont even know why people even do masters in Nigeria and pay for it, waste of time imho.

Nigerian masters are a great waste of time... I m regretting why I am doing mine now.. I tot Unilag would be different..........

Na wetin joblessness cause though, and person don dey old....

tensazangetsu20:

You dont need money to do a masters as there are lots of scholarships. I dont even know why people even do masters in Nigeria and pay for it, waste of time imho.

But the scholarships are usually not complete scholarships now, some are just for tuition, others part payment. You still need a substantial amount of money.

thesicilian:
But the scholarships are usually not complete scholarships now, some are just for tuition, others part payment. You still need a substantial amount of money.

There are full ride scholarships so many of them and they cover tuition and living expenses.

tensazangetsu20:

There are full ride scholarships so many of them and they cover tuition and living expenses.

links that might help someone

shogat:
links that might help someone

There are no links, go online and do research. I knew most of these as a 16 year old naive boy.

shoi abeg make I take this post serious oo

@Op,acquiring a Masters Degree is not a waste of time,you might not get the benefit now but someday in the future an opportunity will present itself and one of the requirements might be "candidate must be a Masters Degree holder".

As regard scholarship,there are some scholarships that are fully funded(Eg. Chinese Government Scholarship,Taiwan Government Scholarship,I think Korean Government Scholarship etc,just make your research).

We have PTDF Scholarship,DAAD Scholarship,MasterCard Scholarship,NDDC(which is open presently)and lots of others you can find online.
Not forgetting Federal Scholarship Board/BEA Scholarship.

I think u only present a situation here, which I see no Sense in it. u should av proffer a solution y u should go for another thing while thinking of master degree.

Intelligentdude:
@Op,acquiring a Masters Degree is not a waste of time,you might not get the benefit now but someday in the future an opportunity will present itself and one of the requirements might be "candidate must be a Masters Degree holder".

As regard scholarship,there are some scholarships that are fully funded(Eg. Chinese Government Scholarship,Taiwan Government Scholarship,I think Korean Government Scholarship etc,just make your research).

We have PTDF Scholarship,DAAD Scholarship,MasterCard Scholarship,NDDC(which is open presently)and lots of others you can find online.
Not forgetting Federal Scholarship Board/BEA Scholarship.

Please is the NDDC scholarship only for those from Niger Delta?

tensazangetsu20:

You dont need money to do a masters as there are lots of scholarships. I dont even know why people even do masters in Nigeria and pay for it, waste of time imho.

Pls share me, scholarship that I can have in abroad. I have 2.1 i need a guide to study abroad with scholarship. Thanks

generalbush:
That is the reason I am an advocate of gaining a certification in ICT, but some people can't see the big picture.

For regular Jobs, there are lots of requirements and restrictions...

but

when it comes to ICT, all they wana know is "Can you perform?"

What a fast way to beat unemployment

U are very correct. It's just d truth. "can u perform"?

Take it from me....M.Sc in dis country is a no no for me. After my days as an undergraduate having monitored M.Sc programs in my school which is a replica of itself in other higher institutions in dis country, I made d conscious deliberate decision 2 never bother myself about furthering my education in here...If can't do it in a much developed country were I ll truly add value 2 myself n not just certificate...den I may as well remain a B.sc holder for life n rather go for professional certification. Education system in Nigeria is cancerous, a waste of time, money and productive age.

#Adontalkmaownoooo

Calm down
In Nigeria these days, neither masters in Nigeria nor abroad (insert here all the big schools and big courses you can think) can guarantee job in Nigeria. I have quite a number of coursemates who did their masters in best schools in UK that are either still job hunting in Nigeria, or teaching, or doing their PhD's.
So I studied all of them all my friends who did their master's abroad or in Nigeria. I realise that more education (specialisation) doesn't necessary guarantee success in the job market, especially in Nigeria.
But this might help anyone succeed in life.

1. Network/Connect. During one's masters in Nigeria or abroad, don't overstudy, the best graduating student doesn't get the job these days. Seek out to build healthy relationship with your schoolmates especially those who are or related to politicians, wealthy men and company owners, even your lecturers or those whose minds are in starting up their company.
2. What I learned from The Social Network movie, was from statement the VC made. He said "Harvard students are told that creating a job is better than looking for one". Start small, think global. Learn as much as you can that'll make you succeed not just only your course work. Talent is overrated.
3. Stay abreast with the latest technology trend, you don't have to be geek. For when robots or different technology invention steals human jobs you'll stay relevant because of your little knowledge (which you can make grow as opportunity demands) of that invention.
4. Always do number 1.

I'm applying this too.

Nonsense write-up

"Your certificate is worthless without electricity" - Fashola

ur BSC ur probs n MSC ur Probs...


watever decision u tk jst remember buhari, dino, wole, etc

Don't do it in lautech, you know why?

Your certificate would not be ready when you need am and the staffs at the Post graduate school na zero, you don't even want to chat with them.

OK. Noted

I tot abt it lastnyt n i was scared. No job, no nuffn. Just waitin 4 a miracle

squarelead:
Not all that further their education are jobless.

Its like Majority are jobless

And many of those who are not jobless, ain't using the Masters degree but their first degree

Everyone should do what he or she feels...simple

Hey! Jump into the laoon