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SmartMugu:
You have done a lot already! Thats great. Yeah, networking comes in handy even if you don't have to do most parts of it, but an understanding of routing, switching, subnetting etc comes in handy and a refresher course could help.
The reason is that most times, the organization already have architectural diagrams you need to reference and it will appear like Greek to someone that doesn't understand networking concepts.
Since you already have Security+, adding Network+ or CCNA to it shows your understanding of Networking, and its not really difficult to refresh since you have some existing knowledge. Your understanding of on-prem networking can easily contribute to your understanding of cloud networking, so I'd add that to my skillets too if I were you.

Cheers

SmartMugu:
We can discuss here bro. How long have you been considering Cybersec and what area are you interested in. Cybersec itself is very broad and you need to know where you passion lies, EndPoint Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Security etc, you just have to choose one or two areas and have faint knowledge of other areas.
For me, I majored in Network Security and Cloud Security. For Network Security, you have to have a decent knowledge of Cisco Networking - Routing and Switching , and decent understanding of major IDS/IPS and Firewalls like Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA / Firepower. For Cloud Security, you can easily pick up udemy courses on AWS Networking Security or Azure Networking and Security.

Like I mentioned, the areas of cybersecurity are many, so what works for one person may be boring to another.

Sorry I had to turn down the request for PM. I prefer we all learn from.one another here. Plus, I've been burnt in the past by others via PMs.
Cheers.

Aurelius1:
If you're not joking , place can you connect me that baba? I'm in Elume close to warri.

SmartMugu:
I dont know how working remote from Nigeria really works. I guess most into it are freelancers. But I've been working remotely for over 6 years now and never had any reasons to go to any office.

Sometimes, while I'm in Nigeria I can still work remotely for the parent US firms I work for, and many folks I know here in the IT line are currently working from Nigeria and still get paid in USD. What's the point asking techy guys to come to the office? Thats outdated in this clime, especially with covid fright everywhere.

I think it all starts with choosing a niche within the IT space, for me. I focused on Cybersecurity. Mastered as many areas as I could and got certifications upon certifications added to my bachelor's and master's degrees and let my resume do the talking. It will work same way for anyone, just differentiate yourself from the rest.

You'll be surprised with how many calls for jobs you will get from all around the world and pick which ones u want to mess with. Some firms are even in dire needs of the strengths and smartness in most of us Nigerians and won't even mind relocating you and your family closer to them, as long as you've proven your worth to them.

I dont know if it depends on the companies you have worked for in the past though. For me, all my experiences are for US based firms, none at all in Nigeria. But if you can manage to get yourself into some of the major consulting firms with presence around the globe, like Delloitte, KPMG, E&Y, Accenture, Infosys etc, you're good. Thats how I started my consulting career and later decided to contract for firms than working directly for them as a FTE.

Even in cases where your physical presence is needed, these firms will be responsible to get you there, wherever it is in the world. Got tired of that.I prefer those that are entirely remote since I contract now and have decided to cut down on travels.

So, around IT, you can't be wrong with areas like Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Machine learning, Software Engineering /Design, Cloud Computing/Networking/Security etc. There's a huge array of lines for those in other IT areas like programming,, web designs, digital marketing etc.. im just talking about the areas Im familiar with.

Dont jump around, just stick with one area and carve a career around it. Its a common mistake for many to want to include as many unrelated skills on their resume, its wrong. Your resume should tell your audience a story about you, not get them confused about who you really are. Don't let them feel you were a farmer last year, a plumber last month and a tailor today. Choose where ur strengths are and focus on improving on it, highlight your strengths on your resume, then make your resume your tool. One of these areas can keep you employed from your home right there in Nigeria with firms from around the world.

My 2 cents. Goodluck all.

oluswaggz:
1. What skill got you your remote job? Office 365 support
2. Where did you find the remote job? Upwork

3. What is your pay range? 25k-35k $ per annum
4. What is the experience like working a foreign remote job? Nice but sometimes if you have strong 9ja accent it could be a problem

Gilbertoid:
Nope..
At the end of your 4 months training, if you're successful up to that point, they throw you in whatever department...so I heard

Tomtomiwa:
I doubt cause if it was customer service/care the role would be tagged that

SamReinvented:
Lol... the popularity of "Nigerian scam" is just classic stereotype fueled by racism. Nigeria makes up a very tiny percentage of the scamming "market". It's very unsophisticated too. While all what most "serious" Nigerian scammers do, is trying to deceive the next dumb gullible person, high school kids in the US are busy hacking twitter accounts of tech CEO just for "fun". Who can beat that?!!!

Abeg forget... In this scamming business, the west is till king, followed by China, then the rest of Asia, before we can now look at Africa/Nigeria.

justwise:
A lot, OBT guys were doing it on the street, doing money doubling, wash wash etc.

Give me the link where you read that 419 originated from Germany in 1922

sodaug:
DM me, am also MSc Civil Engineering at Teesside University

CheesyTee:
I already accepted unconditional offer from Stirling. Thank you.

Gilbertoid:
I got the call as well..
He said his name is ******, HR, Access Bank..
Asked some questions...
After asked me if I had any questions..

CheesyTee:
It wasn’t accepted

Preeskaar:
For those who had multiple admissions, after making your firm choice, what do you tell the rejected schools? Do you send them a mail that you are no longer interested in their offer?. Looking forward to your response please.

CheesyTee:
They don’t send email to ask why you rejected the offer. At least they didn’t send it to me.

I rejected three conditional offers because they asked for IELTS. I can’t spend years in school getting BSc and MSc to be writing IELTS for second masters.

Also, the school I opted for had a better tuition payment plan.

Mma24:
Please can you help with the booking a date?, it seems there is something wrong from our end. I sent you a pm.

Guys please I still need help with securing a closer date for Medicals next week. I have tried booking both during the day and night but nothing is working, still the same error message especially for Lagos.

Koyedorich:
Pls guys I need help with this.

Mma24:
Please can you send the link you used for the booking?

vikat:
Good evening house, I have been on IOM site and can't find available date. How do i get a date Guru's please advice

Note: Am based in Lagos. I even checked Abuja, no date!

Angelswt:
Also chose same.

obembet:
Please change your mentality. Everything is not about money. Money is good but money is not everything. We see beyond money

Iyanu14:
When applying for TB test, do i need to click on student without scholarship on the visa type or student with scholarship because i was offer 3000 scholarship from the school. Please kindly help

Lexusgs430:
Congratulations.... At least you recovered, to tell the tale......


Others never did.......

Lexusgs430:
Infact, when you want to get involved in a business environment with a Nigerian, the moment they start saying God bless you......


Run for your life, that mention of God is the camouflage and signal to hoodwink, hypnotize, then finally scam you.......

doggedfighter:
No screenshot or anything?

kinnad:
This nairaland self. Please how can someone check his last comments? I asked a question some days ago and I want to go back to check if I got some replies and I can't remember the page anymore

Jayrow08:
I never see who go break our away record

I give it to Man Utd 3 : 1

wonderr:
read it again he did not wish them anything