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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by vectoh(m): 4:52pm On Sep 11, 2016
electrical/electronics engineers nko
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by emmanuelgon: 4:54pm On Sep 11, 2016
I need a hacker, please email me at sure202020@gmail.com if you're a hacker or have a link to get one. thanks
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by vic4real22: 5:06pm On Sep 11, 2016
chebyshev:


Point of correction Petroleum engineering should be under chemical engineering.
who told u that? chemical engineering and petrochemical engineering are bi-product of petroleum engineering ok?
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by fashrola(m): 5:08pm On Sep 11, 2016
Marine Engineers/Nautical Science nko? undecided

A certain Marine company in Port Harcourt (Name withheld) and some other companies average salary structure

A deck or engine ratings (Some without WAEC certificate) earns almost 5-6 Million annually...
Third Engineer/ 2nd Officer earns 8-11 Million annually
Chief Mate/2nd Engineer earns 13-15 Million annually
Captain and Chief Engineer earns 17-20 Million annually

Some Engineers/ Captain/ ETO are paid $300-400 per day (If u are lucky to work in a multinational company) that's some serious cash compared to today's FX rate

If you are in doubt go to rigzone.com
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by ojnnaco(m): 5:20pm On Sep 11, 2016
After reading all and its not your Destiny, my Bros,it won't pay
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by deliveryboy: 5:41pm On Sep 11, 2016
Why is everybody mentioning politics, politics is not a profession because anyone of the above mentioned professionals can dabble into politics.
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by greatermax77(m): 5:41pm On Sep 11, 2016
@ Op, Politics pay faster & weller than all these jobs u mention.
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by deliveryboy: 5:48pm On Sep 11, 2016
vic4real22:
who told u that? chemical engineering and petrochemical engineering are bi-product of petroleum engineering ok?
. You sure don't know much do you? Chemical engineering encompasses petroleum engineering, petrochemical engineering and gas engineering. If you study chemical engineering, you'll be studying petrochemical engineering, some of petroleum engineering, chemical reaction engineering (the core), chemical process technology and much more. Please learn before you comment.

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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by JeffreyJamez(m): 6:00pm On Sep 11, 2016
deliveryboy:
Why is everybody mentioning politics, politics is not a profession because anyone of the above mentioned professionals can dabble into politics.

Shows you the mentality of the Average Nigerian...
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by Beadex1(m): 6:10pm On Sep 11, 2016
lol.... make all those millions at the end we civil engineers will have A taste of it, the standard of your house defines who u are..... AM PROUDLY A CIVIL ENGINEER
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by habayommy: 6:17pm On Sep 11, 2016
OP, your list is not complete o

Where is Accounting Engineering on that list?smiley
Pay: 10M - 12M annually
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by ndcide(m): 6:27pm On Sep 11, 2016
I see the list and I just laugh.
Who no go, no know.
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by illuminaty(m): 6:32pm On Sep 11, 2016
Capableben:
I appreciate this piece of advice. thanks.
What do you think about the cover art by the way?
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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by chuksmad(m): 6:37pm On Sep 11, 2016
Flyingman:
I'm a professional IT Guy, I earn about 7.3 million annually. I have no regrets chasing those IT qualifications and burning candles in the past. Now we aiming high. Attending a summit in Orlando very soon to discuss the future of IT in the corporate world. If am to start over, I will still study IT. IT is the new world. No organization can survive without it. We taking over.
which area in IT you specialized?
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by GoodSide: 6:40pm On Sep 11, 2016
theres no higher payment dan streets.
abegi
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by Deejay777(m): 6:40pm On Sep 11, 2016
Wat abt politician wie 20 pple wil share #40 billion
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by Revolva(m): 6:49pm On Sep 11, 2016
Capableben:
Where is Chemical Engineering? Are you a Joker?


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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by nabiz(m): 6:49pm On Sep 11, 2016
i dont need to be an I.T guru, a doctor, an engineer to make money. I only need to learn how to use them to achieve what i want.
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by LOVEGINO(m): 6:53pm On Sep 11, 2016
Opistorincos:
I love number 1 and 5
bros ur head correct.

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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by Nobody: 7:03pm On Sep 11, 2016
abula112:
The battle for the spots on the highest paying jobs in Nigeria is a very tough one. There are quite a number of lucrative jobs paying good salaries or other remunerations. But with proven research by various job and career portals and information from industry watchers and insiders, the information below shows 5 of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria and how much they pay on the average, although not in any particular order.

If you are a young person and quickly want to build a strong financial base going through the job route, you might need to consider a career in any of these 5 jobs that pay very good salaries.

Here are 5 of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria:

IT/Telecom Engineers
This is probably the most lucrative job in today’s world, not because it necessarily pays the highest remuneration, but because there is nothing you do today that does not have the IT side. Hence, those who have developed themselves appropriately in whatever capacity will always be in high demand and command high pay. In an organization, software and hardware administration falls within the purview of these professionals and they sometimes also train other staff members. As the industry grows stronger, there will be more demand for professionals in this highly skilled sector. Did I hear you ask, how much they earn? They earn between N3.5m – N7million annually. I guess someone needs to reboot his/her mind or probably load fresh software.

Which one catches your fancy and you would like to be a player in if you are not already doing so? Go ahead and be the best that you can and as the saying goes, “The Sky will be your starting point.”

Aerospace Engineering:
There is hardly any quality, functioning aerospace engineering and technical department in Nigerian universities. Aerospace engineers working in the country’s aviation sector got their professional and technical trainings outside the shores of the country and get paid handsomely. They are most likely licensed aircraft engineers and its a tasking profession that requires continuous technical expertise and sound judgement. Pilots earn well but do not come near the pay packet of aeronautical engineers.

Production/ Petroleum Engineers:
Highly skilled engineers in the various production aspects of the petroleum industry are among the best paid professional careers in the country. IT is a very technical job and requires a lot of time that must be dedicated to reading and studying in order to acquire necessary certifications to practice. And then those in the Oil and Gas industry whether up or down stream command the highest pay of them all. They take home a pay package of about N3.5m – N6.5m annually, which is good in an economy like ours that is not so stable and also still considered as growing.

Commercial Airline Pilots:
Dominated by expatriates, pilots in the country are still among top earners. Indications are that as more airlines join the airspace in Nigeria to make things even more interesting and competitive well trained and skilled pilots will command more pay as they will be in more demand. Pilots just like medical doctors have a high degree of responsibility for the lives of passengers in the plane; hence they should be highly skilled and trained personnel who know exactly what they are doing. In Nigeria, they earn from about N3.4m up to N7.4 million and more in some cases even more.

Hackers and Programmers:
I can imagine you have a grin on your face. Hackers?! Well, maybe you don’t know that there are ethical hackers, just as you have non-ethical hackers. The internet world is growing and more and more programmers will be needed who are well-versed in the programming. Although in Nigeria finding ethical hackers is still hard to come by in Nigeria. And of course organizations are coughing out millions to have their websites secured from non-ethical hackers. Salary range is between N2.8m – N6.48million annually.

source : Naijafixer

What of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology? Abula112, na ABMA DEY ASK YOU OOO!
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by tomju(m): 7:08pm On Sep 11, 2016
Your analysis is very wrong.
The highest paid jobs are found in the oil industry. Oil majors like ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron pays over 15m annually. Yes. BSc earns 1.3m plus as basic salary. Excluding allowances like furniture, housing, security, medical etc. So whether you studied history in the University, but got hired in one of these companies, like in HR , Public affairs, or Procurement. Then you're into the league. It's not about the course you studied, It's about the job you land.

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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by saintkeppy(m): 7:28pm On Sep 11, 2016
fashrola:
Marine Engineers/Nautical Science nko? undecided

A certain Marine company in Port Harcourt (Name withheld) and some other companies average salary structure

A deck or engine ratings (Some without WAEC certificate) earns almost 5-6 Million annually...
Third Engineer/ 2nd Officer earns 8-11 Million annually
Chief Mate/2nd Engineer earns 13-15 Million annually
Captain and Chief Engineer earns 17-20 Million annually

Some Engineers/ Captain/ ETO are paid $300-400 per day (If u are lucky to work in a multinational company) that's some serious cash compared to today's FX rate

If you are in doubt go to rigzone.com


. I was about asking the OP about The Marine Engineers &Sailors even Subsea Engineers is missing on the list.
Lol Bros! No need to withhold any company names E.g of such marine/shipping coys are Bourbon Interoil, Edison chouest, Marine platForm, subsea7 etc even ordinary AB seamen with O'Level WAEC Certificate chop money pass senior lecturer/prof. 4 university. Good observation from you.

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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by rjek: 7:29pm On Sep 11, 2016
Loo
abula112:
The battle for the spots on the highest paying jobs in Nigeria is a very tough one. There are quite a number of lucrative jobs paying good salaries or other remunerations. But with proven research by various job and career portals and information from industry watchers and insiders, the information below shows 5 of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria and how much they pay on the average, although not in any particular

If you are a young person and quickly want to build a strong financial base going through the job route, you might need to consider a career in any of these 5 jobs that pay very good salaries.

Here are 5 of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria:

IT/Telecom Engineers
This is probably the most lucrative job in today’s world, not because it necessarily pays the highest remuneration, but because there is nothing you do today that does not have the IT side. Hence, those who have developed themselves appropriately in whatever capacity will always be in high demand and command high pay. In an organization, software and hardware administration falls within the purview of these professionals and they sometimes also train other staff members. As the industry grows stronger, there will be more demand for professionals in this highly skilled sector. Did I hear you ask, how much they earn? They earn between N3.5m – N7million annually. I guess someone needs to reboot his/her mind or probably load fresh software.

Which one catches your fancy and you would like to be a player in if you are not already doing so? Go ahead and be the best that you can and as the saying goes, “The Sky will be your starting point.”

Aerospace Engineering:
There is hardly any quality, functioning aerospace engineering and technical department in Nigerian universities. Aerospace engineers working in the country’s aviation sector got their professional and technical trainings outside the shores of the country and get paid handsomely. They are most likely licensed aircraft engineers and its a tasking profession that requires continuous technical expertise and sound judgement. Pilots earn well but do not come near the pay packet of aeronautical engineers.

Production/ Petroleum Engineers:
Highly skilled engineers in the various production aspects of the petroleum industry are among the best paid professional careers in the country. IT is a very technical job and requires a lot of time that must be dedicated to reading and studying in order to acquire necessary certifications to practice. And then those in the Oil and Gas industry whether up or down stream command the highest pay of them all. They take home a pay package of about N3.5m – N6.5m annually, which is good in an economy like ours that is not so stable and also still considered as growing.

Commercial Airline Pilots:
Dominated by expatriates, pilots in the country are still among top earners. Indications are that as more airlines join the airspace in Nigeria to make things even more interesting and competitive well trained and skilled pilots will command more pay as they will be in more demand. Pilots just like medical doctors have a high degree of responsibility for the lives of passengers in the plane; hence they should be highly skilled and trained personnel who know exactly what they are doing. In Nigeria, they earn from about N3.4m up to N7.4 million and more in some cases even more.

Hackers and Programmers:
I can imagine you have a grin on your face. Hackers?! Well, maybe you don’t know that there are ethical hackers, just as you have non-ethical hackers. The internet world is growing and more and more programmers will be needed who are well-versed in the programming. Although in Nigeria finding ethical hackers is still hard to come by in Nigeria. And of course organizations are coughing out millions to have their websites secured from non-ethical hackers. Salary range is between N2.8m – N6.48million annually.

source : Naijafixer
[Where is mechanical engineer,
Fake list
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by biz9ja(m): 7:32pm On Sep 11, 2016
Sorry where is Real Estate Surveyors and Valuers ? Are you high

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Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by fashrola(m): 7:35pm On Sep 11, 2016
saintkeppy:
. I was about asking the OP about The Marine Engineers &Sailors even Subsea Engineers is missing on the list.
Lol Bros! No need to withhold any company names E.g of such marine/shipping coys are Bourbon Interoil, Edison chouest, Marine platForm, subsea7 etc even ordinary AB seamen chop money pass senior lecturer/prof. 4 university. Good observation from you.

Lol.. u don burst the company names... When Edison Chouest was bae grin The lowest salary a cook could get was 300-400k per month

ROV operators at Marine Platform are earning close to 2.5 - 3 Million Naira per month, and that was my dream job undecided
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by Chrisbenogor(m): 7:42pm On Sep 11, 2016
abula112:
The battle for the spots on the highest paying jobs in Nigeria is a very tough one. There are quite a number of lucrative jobs paying good salaries or other remunerations. But with proven research by various job and career portals and information from industry watchers and insiders, the information below shows 5 of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria and how much they pay on the average, although not in any particular order.

If you are a young person and quickly want to build a strong financial base going through the job route, you might need to consider a career in any of these 5 jobs that pay very good salaries.

Here are 5 of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria:

IT/Telecom Engineers
This is probably the most lucrative job in today’s world, not because it necessarily pays the highest remuneration, but because there is nothing you do today that does not have the IT side. Hence, those who have developed themselves appropriately in whatever capacity will always be in high demand and command high pay. In an organization, software and hardware administration falls within the purview of these professionals and they sometimes also train other staff members. As the industry grows stronger, there will be more demand for professionals in this highly skilled sector. Did I hear you ask, how much they earn? They earn between N3.5m – N7million annually. I guess someone needs to reboot his/her mind or probably load fresh software.

Which one catches your fancy and you would like to be a player in if you are not already doing so? Go ahead and be the best that you can and as the saying goes, “The Sky will be your starting point.”

Aerospace Engineering:
There is hardly any quality, functioning aerospace engineering and technical department in Nigerian universities. Aerospace engineers working in the country’s aviation sector got their professional and technical trainings outside the shores of the country and get paid handsomely. They are most likely licensed aircraft engineers and its a tasking profession that requires continuous technical expertise and sound judgement. Pilots earn well but do not come near the pay packet of aeronautical engineers.

Production/ Petroleum Engineers:
Highly skilled engineers in the various production aspects of the petroleum industry are among the best paid professional careers in the country. IT is a very technical job and requires a lot of time that must be dedicated to reading and studying in order to acquire necessary certifications to practice. And then those in the Oil and Gas industry whether up or down stream command the highest pay of them all. They take home a pay package of about N3.5m – N6.5m annually, which is good in an economy like ours that is not so stable and also still considered as growing.

Commercial Airline Pilots:
Dominated by expatriates, pilots in the country are still among top earners. Indications are that as more airlines join the airspace in Nigeria to make things even more interesting and competitive well trained and skilled pilots will command more pay as they will be in more demand. Pilots just like medical doctors have a high degree of responsibility for the lives of passengers in the plane; hence they should be highly skilled and trained personnel who know exactly what they are doing. In Nigeria, they earn from about N3.4m up to N7.4 million and more in some cases even more.

Hackers and Programmers:
I can imagine you have a grin on your face. Hackers?! Well, maybe you don’t know that there are ethical hackers, just as you have non-ethical hackers. The internet world is growing and more and more programmers will be needed who are well-versed in the programming. Although in Nigeria finding ethical hackers is still hard to come by in Nigeria. And of course organizations are coughing out millions to have their websites secured from non-ethical hackers. Salary range is between N2.8m – N6.48million annually.

source : Naijafixer
How did this trash even make the front page?
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by saintkeppy(m): 8:02pm On Sep 11, 2016
fashrola:


Lol.. u don burst the company names... When Edison Chouest was bae grin The lowest salary a cook could get was 300-400k per month

ROV operators at Marine Platform are earning close to 2.5 - 3 Million Naira per month, and that was my dream job undecided
. Permit me to call u Fash the Bahd Guy! grin u see road wella 4dat ROV matta, datz 1 of the skills &specialty i wanna lay ma hands'on as soon as i'm done with Msc. In Subsea.
You can still make that ROV dream Job a reality. Well done!
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by clancymiim(f): 8:18pm On Sep 11, 2016
where marine engineering ?
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by CSTR2: 8:20pm On Sep 11, 2016
abula112:


all under petroleum engineering
Abomination. shocked
Don't say that again anywhere in this world.
Chemical Engineering is an elite discipline. Far superior to petroleum engineering which can even be considered a subsector of chemical engineering.
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by fashrola(m): 8:25pm On Sep 11, 2016
saintkeppy:
. Permit me to call u Fash the Bahd Guy! grin u see road wella 4dat ROV matta, datz 1 of the skills &specialty i wanna lay ma hands'on as soon as i'm done with Msc. In Subsea.
You can still make that ROV dream Job a reality. Well done!

Well I think i've laid that dream to rest after I was put on hold for long by Marine platform...

Make I kukuma continue for my marine engineering waka dey hold my side small
Re: 5 Highest Paid Jobs In Nigeria 2016 by saintkeppy(m): 9:14pm On Sep 11, 2016
fashrola:


Well I think i've laid that dream to rest after I was put on hold for long by Marine platform...

Make I kukuma continue for my marine engineering waka dey hold my side small
. Ok, wish u the very best in ur chosen career.

Incase of any vacancy for Junior Ordinary Seaman (J.O.S) or AB. Or helper etc. Abeg just PM me, make i use help ma cousin, he has been searchin' and waitin' for so long. Infact papers go soon expire 4him hand. Lol
Thanx man i appreciate!

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