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According to National Bureau of Statistics, about 7.5 million Nigerians were doing nothing between January 2016 and December 30, 2017. In fact, getting a job in Nigeria is a struggle for many graduates. And as if to make the struggle pronounced, there’s a huge gap between what’s taught in the Nigerian Universities and the skills demanded in the workspace. Hence, I’ve taken the time to curate a list of lucrative careers that are most sought after in the job market recently.

Software Developer

Technology has drastically transformed how business is done in Nigeria. Every company wants to automate its process, and build software packages to make processes faster. In a survey carried out by a tech website Techpoint, whom 75% of the participant were software developers, software development took lead as the most-demanded skill in the tech space. Only 39% of the survey participants earn below ₦150,000 monthly. The majority (about 52%) earn between ₦150,000 – ₦500,000 per month and about 9% earn above ₦500, 000 per month.

For fresh graduate thinking of starting a career in software development, you don’t need to be worried you have no programming experience. Be determined to succeed and create a niche for yourself although you should have high reasoning and strong analytical skills. To get started, choose a basic programming language such as ruby or python.


Data Analyst

The saying goes that data is the new oil. Indeed, every business collects data, whether market survey, market research, logistics, or transportation costs. A data analyst’s job is to take data and communicate it in a way that helps companies make better business decisions. In recent times, the need for Data Analysts in Nigeria companies has skyrocketed since they now tend to be more focused on results.

Most analysts have degrees in fields like math, statistics, computer science, or something closely related. analysis skills are needed. According to PayScale, a leading salary portal in Nigeria managed by myJobMag, a Data Analyst earns an average of ₦141,000 per month from an average of 23 employees surveyed.


Drilling Engineer

Drilling engineeer is one of the most lucrative careers in Nigeria
Blessed with sweet crude oil which is low in sulphuric content, Nigeria has the largest oil and gas industry in Africa. Little wonder lots of fresh graduates dream of working with an oil and gas company; the take-home package is usually solid.

Professionals in the petroleum industry are known to earn millions of naira, making the field one of the most lucrative careers in the country. However, to pursue a career in a specialised area such as Drilling Engineering, you must first earn a degree in either Petroleum or Chemical Engineering. The starting salary for Drilling Engineers is around ₦3 to ₦5 million per year. To date, it’s still one of the most lucrative careers in Nigeria.

Product Designer


A lot of creative thinking goes into making sure a product gets accepted by the consumers. “Customer is king” is a mantra you hear a lot from business owners who understand the value of a paying client. A product designer works with other professionals such as engineers to ensure that end users interact well with newly launched products using analytical processes. It’s a Product Designer’s responsibility to make sure that the product is usable and appeals to the need of its users in the most efficient way. Professionals in this line are very scarce in Nigeria; the available ones earn millions of naira and are mostly consultants to big companies.


Financial Adviser

When you have worked for your money, those in the business of making sure you invest your money in profitable ventures are Financial Advisors. They keep smiles on your face by identifying the good and promising businesses you could put your money in to make lucrative returns. They also provide financial guidance to existing companies and emerging startups. Financial advisory jobs such as investment Bankers, Portfolio Managers, Venture Capitalists are one of the most lucrative careers in Nigeria.

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