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Highest Paying Jobs In Nigeria by yustrovic9(m): 10:06am On Sep 24, 2019

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Re: Highest Paying Jobs In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:23am On Sep 24, 2019
Highest Paying Entry Level Jobs in Nigeria

Below are the highest paying entry level jobs in Nigeria arranged in no significant order.

Project Assistant

Entry level average salary of a project assistant: ₦229k

Duties: Project Assistant works with a project administrator, following directives in a support role like handling details related to conducting research, drafting reports and keeping project management tracking systems updated.

Skills: Leadership, communication, Adaptability and Stress Management Skills, Time Management and Organizational Skills.

Engineer

Entry level average salary of an Engineer: ₦184k

Duties: Engineers work in different fields to analyze, develop and evaluate large-scale, complex systems. This can involve improving and maintaining current systems or creating brand new projects. They also design and draft blueprints, visit systems in the field and manage projects.

Skills: Effective technical skills, the ability to work under pressure, problem-solving skills, creativity, interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, team-working skills.

Other engineering entry level salaries

Software Engineer – ₦132k

Project Engineer – ₦140k

Systems Engineer – ₦149k

Mechanical Engineer – ₦163k

Network Engineer – ₦162k

Media Officer

Entry level average salary of a media officer: ₦179k

Duties: A media officer is the organization’s main point of contact for the media. Media officers oversee an organization’s communication with the press, prepare press releases, and organize press conference and interviews among others.

Skills: Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing, excellent interpersonal skills, good IT skills, presentation skills, initiative, ability to prioritize and plan effectively, awareness of different media agendas, creativity.

Other entry level salaries in the media field

Communications officer – ₦121k

Digital marketer – ₦93k

Auditor

Entry level average salary of an auditor: ₦180k

Duties: The auditor ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. They also verify assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.

Skills: Self-motivation, determination and confidence, ability to divide your time between work and study, meticulous attention to detail, strong aptitude for maths, excellent problem-solving skills, keen interest in the financial system, ability to work to deadlines under pressure.

Medical Doctor

Entry level average salary of a Medical Doctor: ₦171k

Duties: They specialize on different areas of health. Their primary duties ranges from helping the ill by performing health assessments, running diagnostics tests, create treatment plan, prescribe medication, down to providing health and wellness plan to them.

Skills: Ability to work long hours and under pressure, good practical skills, ability to solve problems, effective decision-making skills, leadership and management skills, communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner, continuous learning throughout career.

Other entry level salaries in the medical field

Medical Officer – ₦134k

Pharmacist – ₦91k

Medical Laboratory Scientist – ₦86k

Nurse – ₦82k

Financial Accountant

Entry level average salary of a financial accountant: ₦94k

Duties: A financial accountant has the responsibility of keeping records of financial statements, supervising tax payments, maintaining accounts, performing internal audits and conducting cost and revenues analyses.

Skills: Excellent understanding of accounting principles, good analytical skills and an eye for detail, good organizational skills, commitment and self-motivation, ability to work alone or as part of a team, financial and business acumen.

Other entry level salaries in the accounting field

Tax consultant – ₦135k

Analyst

Entry level average salary of an analyst: ₦137k
Re: Highest Paying Jobs In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:25am On Sep 24, 2019
Entry level average salary of an analyst: ₦137k

Duties: An analyst interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand their problems and needs; gathers, documents, and analyzes business needs and requirements; solves business problems and, designs technical solutions.

Skills: Documentation/organization, technology, research, managerial skills, data review/statistical analysis, financial planning, decision making and negotiation.

Entry level salaries of other analysts

Business analysts – ₦109k

Data analyst – ₦107k

Procurement analyst – ₦105k

Financial analyst – ₦135k

Banker

Entry level average salary of a banker: ₦85k

Duties: Advises clients with regard to financial matters and
provide financial assistance to the client in accordance with their required needs.

Skills: Analytical ability, numeracy skills, verbal and written communication skills, very good interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, discretion, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, manage time and work under pressure.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Entry level average salary of an M&E Officer: ₦116k

Duties: Designs, coordinates and implement research, and learning framework of projects.

Skills: Research skills, communication skills, data analysis and contextual knowledge.

Management Trainee

Entry level average salary of a management trainee: ₦83k

Duties: Receives training and performs duties in several departments (such as Finance, Client Services, Sales, Operations, Healthcare Data Solutions and IT); learns line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices that affect each phase of the business.

Skills: Innovative thinking, management skills, interpersonal skills, decision making skills.

Entry level Administrative Officer also earn ₦86k

Human Resources Executive – ₦97k

Health, Safety and Environment officer – ₦91k

Conclusion

There are the highest paying entry level jobs in Nigeria that are available for fresh graduates and job seekers in the country, and their respective salaries also depends on the size and nature of the company, skills and expertise. These jobs do not only pay well, they also create opportunities for learning and advancement.
Re: Highest Paying Jobs In Nigeria by OiOi: 10:45am On Sep 24, 2019
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