aytech360:
The reality is PHP will be out in 5 years time as predicted. Tech world is revolving, don't be decieved that you need PHP to get that dream job cos WordPress is using it . It is just an old technology adapt new one if you want to remain relevant.
Node(Express) is the future my 2 cents !!!!!
Speaking from experience.

Thanks for this bro. I have a question though, apart from ExpressJS, is there any other Industry adopted Back-end framework for nodejs that you know and have used?

devdev:

NO.... Infact it is not needed in todays web app development. NODEJS developers are paid more than PHP devs. Most startup now use NODEJS to create web apps. There are many advantages of Nodejs over PHP. I write both Nodejs and PHP and to be frank, nodejs is way more beneficial to PHP. In speed, code architecture, modern technology, security, web sockets and more. If you can, stay away from PHP and learn nodejs instead plz do.

Good thoughts here. My Node.Js knowledge include ExpressJS for backend, VueJs for front-end, wanna give Adonijs a try... But your thoughts is still needed bro.. As I am desperately in need of a Job.

stanliwise:
can you do without it?

I have a chance of learning it but didn't like coz of its syntax and no clear Convention. I opted to learn Python/django and Nodejs stack. Now am stucked at getting Job as most openings want PHP this, PHP that.

Dear decadev, kindly share your experience so far, let's be motivated....

Is PHP a must in Nigeria Tech Industry?