confusedmind1:
Thank you all for the wonderful advise, I so much appreciate all.

I have now seen strong reasons to move.

thanks.

Hannania:
Hello sir, i'm considering registering for the Stutern accelerator course in software development, which cost 540k. Its a 6 month full stack course for front and back end with react and Node.js. or that of Eduraka costing about 250k. When done, with just 6months of experience, what can be my feasible earning before i relocate abroad ?

A guide to a productive stack would be helpful. Thanks

confusedmind1:
Thank you all for the wonderful advise, I so much appreciate all.

I have now seen strong reasons to move.

thanks.

Aconomist:
Moving to Canada would be a terrible mistake my friend, especially toronto. In Canada, your Nigerian degree is worthless. There are many PHDs from countries like India that are homeless in Toronto, what makes you think they will hire a Nigerian? The cost of living in Canada is also astronomical.

The U.S. would be a better option. Try to get a degree at an american school if you want a job. They are always hiring tech guys.

confusedmind1:
Sorry mod I had to create this account to remain anonymous.

ULOPVQ:


As a Junior Dev. in Nigeria you should expect anything between 150K - 250K on average. From what I know of Stutern, they will guide you until you land an offer.

My Personal Advice: Try focusing on one stack first either Frontend or Backend, this would make you seem more presentable to a potential employer. Nobody would like to hire a Full Stack Dev. with no professional experience.

Good luck in your journey.

Aconomist:
Moving to Canada would be a terrible mistake my friend, especially toronto. In Canada, your Nigerian degree is worthless. There are many PHDs from countries like India that are homeless in Toronto, what makes you think they will hire a Nigerian? The cost of living in Canada is also astronomical.

The U.S. would be a better option. Try to get a degree at an american school if you want a job. They are always hiring tech guys.

tensazangetsu20:

He's a tech guy. He doesn't need a degree to get a job but it doesn't hurt to have one. Two ex andelans got jobs in Canada from Nigeria through the global talent program.

Hannania:
Thanks. But the courses do have atleast two month internship on real life projects for clients, which help boast CVs. And also, whats the range if i get lucky to work remotly as a junior dev ?

Note:Am studying Telecoms Engineering, and my interest lies more on Embedded Software(C/C++, Linux, FGPA) just need something to keep me up during my IT next year, before i relocate for my MSC in that field.

Hannania:
Hello sir, i'm considering registering for the Stutern accelerator course in software development, which cost 540k. Its a 6 month full stack course for front and back end with react and Node.js. or that of Eduraka costing about 250k. When done, with just 6months of experience, what can be my feasible earning before i relocate abroad ?

A guide to a productive stack would be helpful. Thanks

Nicoswit:

Thats good but make sure you backup ur strong reasons with strong plans...(note:when making ur plans on ur finances over there, remember TAX is real)

Fidelismaria:


You've gotten enough advice, so let me digress. you say you're a programmer, are you self taught or bootcamp?. Also what programming languages do you code in?, one more thing, if you're a self-taught programmer what were the resources you made use of while learning?

Thank you.

confusedmind1:


Go with stutern since they will help you in getting a job, it more difficult to get a job on your own without experience.

My stack is full-stack C# .Net with Angular

Hannania:
Alright sir. I'm actually learning to relocate, not to get jobs around here. After the training, am leaving for MSC ASAP

ULOPVQ:


Chances of working remotely at an early stage maybe bad for your development but its my advice. You should earn around $1K, it all depends on your negotiation skill.

confusedmind1:


That's good, in all your learning try to use it for some time so it will stick in your memory well.

Experience is important like the skill.

confusedmind1:


I started as a self-taught back in 2013 but it was all joke till 2016 when I did my IT at Aptech I was properly directed there.

Please you can afford a boot camp go for one especially the ones that can help you get a job.

In this programming career learning skill is different from using the skill(gaining experiemce) and most companies are not ready to help you gain experience because is very difficult to work with junior dev and the moment a junior dev starts doing well he will run away.


My simple advice is use a boot camp that will help you get a job if you can afford one.

Else

Learn on your own but find a developer that will mentor you, then after learning look for internship, I once did 3months unpaid internship in a startup in lagos just to gain experience.

I'm full-stack C# .Net with AngularJs.

confusedmind1:
Hello nairalanders,

Help me in making the right decision on the next step to take.


I'm a programmer working remotely for an European based company where I earn 450 to 500k monthly depending on the exchange rate. I stay in the Eastern part of the country where cost of living is more affordable so I make a decent savings monthly as I cut my expenses as much as possible.

I have issue with making a decision between settling down here in Nigeria and running a tech company(which I have a already started investing on for some months now) or channeling my energy to pursing the Canada express entry program.

I seem to be too comfortable but the way people are leaving the country it makes it to be as if we do not have hope in the country and the only hope is traveling abroad. I have some friends who are doing better than me here in Nigeria that had already left.

Currently I have built a bungalow where I stay with my family, and also started foundations for block of flats which I intend to rent after completion, but recently I started having cold feet if I should continue with the building of block of flats and at the same time building my tech company or just abandon it and divert my energy to Canadian express entry so I can move and start afresh in Canada with my family.

Please I need your advice on how to choose my next step.

nathpope:


LET ME REPEAT WHAT SOMEONE ELSE SAID..

Move only if you have a good job waiting for you in canada..if not focus on ur tech company in naija and keep accumulating properties.

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A FOREIGNER (STRANGER) IN ANOTHER MAN'S LAND NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU ARE THERE.

Though Nigeria is NOT encouraging but be sure to have a SOLID BASE here even before moving abroad.

rinzaugustine:
Why would you leave something that is working for you for one that is not? No country is perfect.Would you prefer to be overseas and have nothing.I have worked here in US for years now and I have not bought a single land and you are on your second house ..nawao The tempo of work is faster here than Nigeria and you might develop high blood pressure or diabetes trying to keep up.If you don’t mind , I have a brother in Enugu who is not working, can I send him to you so that you teach him the programming ..US is almost the same with Nigeria if you have income.There are good schools and hospitals In Nigeria and in many places you can stay years without hearing a gun shot.I will advice you stay in Nigeria while you visit Canada.

rinzaugustine:
Why would you leave something that is working for you for one that is not? No country is perfect.Would you prefer to be overseas and have nothing.I have worked here in US for years now and I have not bought a single land and you are on your second house ..nawao The tempo of work is faster here than Nigeria and you might develop high blood pressure or diabetes trying to keep up.If you don’t mind , I have a brother in Enugu who is not working, can I send him to you so that you teach him the programming ..US is almost the same with Nigeria if you have income.There are good schools and hospitals In Nigeria and in many places you can stay years without hearing a gun shot.I will advice you stay in Nigeria while you visit Canada.

maternal:


Who's stopping you from returning to naija ?

rinzaugustine:
Why would you leave something that is working for you for one that is not? No country is perfect.Would you prefer to be overseas and have nothing.I have worked here in US for years now and I have not bought a single land and you are on your second house ..nawao The tempo of work is faster here than Nigeria and you might develop high blood pressure or diabetes trying to keep up.If you don’t mind , I have a brother in Enugu who is not working, can I send him to you so that you teach him the programming ..US is almost the same with Nigeria if you have income.There are good schools and hospitals In Nigeria and in many places you can stay years without hearing a gun shot.I will advice you stay in Nigeria while you visit Canada.

rinzaugustine:
Why would you leave something that is working for you for one that is not? No country is perfect.Would you prefer to be overseas and have nothing.I have worked here in US for years now and I have not bought a single land and you are on your second house ..nawao The tempo of work is faster here than Nigeria and you might develop high blood pressure or diabetes trying to keep up.If you don’t mind , I have a brother in Enugu who is not working, can I send him to you so that you teach him the programming ..US is almost the same with Nigeria if you have income.There are good schools and hospitals In Nigeria and in many places you can stay years without hearing a gun shot.I will advice you stay in Nigeria while you visit Canada.