₦airaland Forum

Soleye24:
any job for a biochemist sir

. The country isn't ripe for a biochemist. Monitor mrc gambia website. They sometimes place vacancy advert for biochemist. I hope that helps

Papacypaul:
Do you know if one can start his company, or you have idea of pay those construction company can offer

. I have no clue what the companies pay. It's not easy starting a company here. It's straight forward on paper. In reality. There are challenges mainly because you aren't indigenous

Papacypaul:
Any prospect for Civil Engineers in Gambia?

. Yes. Many companies here into road and bridge construction. Arezki and SPML re the biggest players in that sector

UKBobo:
Brother, I hail una. Your journey is inspiring for those back home who feel trapped and can begin to figure a way out. I am a Pan-africanist above a Nigerian because boundaries and land borders change, our culture/language does not (despite it being under attack). Africa has a lot to offer its inhabitants. It is a shame those white devils killed Gadaffi, because that would have been your number one destination on the continent. I knew of Nigerian and Sierra Leonean car mechanics drawing 3,000 dollars p.m when things were rosy. It was a buoyant economy.

Anyway, back to Gambia sha, I was there for a year in 2009/10, as I set up an Internet cafe in Yundun (EFAB estate), where the airport is with a Naija guy from Benin City. Gambians are ok face value, in general but they resent foreigners (Guineans, Sierra Leoneans, Naija etc...). They love their money but not their presence. Yet, they love the white stiffs coming off the plane every 2 weeks from Sweden, UK etc... and run after them like crackheads. Jammeh never allowed them to become to foolish and he jailed Imams if they began talking too much believers/infidels nonsense from their Saudi funders. He valued peace and security - but it was clear he was a a tyrant.

Security then was the best I had seen, effective roadblocks every 1 km. If you had a headache there, he would know. Funny enough, my Benin homie had bad toothache one evening (the day of an amazing 3-3 Afcon game). But he used african willpower and herbs to cure am.

Biggest problem I had there was with Gambian borders/police. Because they live off tourism, they believed their country was Eldorado. I would love to see how they are behaving now cover done lick down tourism. I will give you one quick story. I went to Dakar for New Years to chop life,
on my way back, one smallie soldier carried my bag inside his office for no reason and began swearing at me. - for no reason. That day, I no get liver for fight as I cut my foot open on a tile near swimming pool. His older papa colleague started begging me to apologise. I told him never as I did not do anything wrong. I then said that I will let Jammeh know how they were treating tourists. The smallie started shouting and saying I was not going anywhere, they how can I know his president better than him. I just got a book out from my and and sat down reading. After 1 hour, with no sight of money coming, he just dropped my bag by my side and said go....

Attitude remains same like you described. Wetin man go do?

fidelitystrs:
Op. How did you apply from outside the country?

What website can one use to apply for job in Gambia?

Find employers in your respective sector. Mail them. That's what I did

Omishor2020:
Thanks OP. How much did you spend in total for your migration. Im a dentist too. Kindly respond, i sent a pm

Less than 300k. Transportation was over 100k then (one way)

sociologymajor:
Where Nd how can I apply? Let me start from somewhere, it's alot better than sitting idle doing nothing.

you can't apply from outside
you need to relocate
apply to as much schools as you can
especially during the long vacation
i'm sure you ll get a job.
2 problems,
cost of living is high
accommodation is expensive
if the problem isn't an issue for you. then you are good to go.
some schools pay equivalent of 14000 naira (2000 dalasis)
whilst intl schools pay as much as 70000 naira (10000 dalasis)
rent in urban area cost as much as 10000 dalasis per month depending on number of rooms
rent in rural area can be as low as 1000 dalasis per month
transportation is generally 8 dalasis per drop
nigerian diet is available in serrekunda market..

YetidStores:
Pls sir, as a Optometrist, what's the prospect of getting a good job there?

Very high. Apply to apex optics from nigeria.
http://apex-optics.com/contact-us/


There are others. That's the popular one in gambia. They ve branches in other sub region too

sociologymajor:
egbon teaching Job dey? Fresh graduate. Sociology... Also a Uite sir

teaching job is numerous. Pay is low. Extra classes or study is where the payday is for most

Kaymercury:
hello sir, I'd like to relocate to Gambia I'm a computer hardware and software engineer, do I stand a chance of getting a job over there as a foreigner

Sure. You do. Try applying from outside. So as to get a better offer. Applying from inside you may end up being at the mercy of your employer

ralphyoung123:
No school in particular, any school with low fees

No school with low fees here. You ll be charged as an intl student. If you choose to school here. University of the gambia is your best option. Most schools here ve accreditation problems. But portray themselves as an intl school. Cheapest fees is $5000. Check utg website

Thats good.
You welcome.
Which school?

ralphyoung123:
OK, am thinking of relocating with a student visa

ralphyoung123:
How is electricity in Gambia, does most locals speak english

Nawec is way better than Nepa.
there is electricity most times except there is a problem.
locals speak english in urban region

Madlov3:
Hi! Am a Dentist too! Sorry about your work experiences in Nigeria! Congratulations on your Gambia practice! I want to also suggest some stuffs to you but it’s better said in private as per the colleagues we are.
Kindly reply my message if you would want me to send you a pm.

Doc I'm still waiting for your suggestion please

dotimund:
Please how is life in Gambia for Nigerians Teachers

Sincerely, don't think of it. The country can't afford to pay well. Most the university lecturers are from nigeria. Nigerian govt pays their salaries. Country is poor. Depends on aid from all countries. Other teaching jobs pay less than nigeria payscale or same. The teachers in gambia survive with extra coaching. The ball is in your court

LadySwitz:
Congratulations OP . Your writing skills don improve. Reason why I was urging you on.

Never say Never!

Thank you

Madlov3:
Hi! Am a Dentist too! Sorry about your work experiences in Nigeria! Congratulations on your Gambia practice! I want to also suggest some stuffs to you but it’s better said in private as per the colleagues we are.
Kindly reply my message if you would want me to send you a pm.

I'm interested in your suggestion

While I was earning 90k as a dentist. My medical colleagues in the same hospital were earning 180k. I went to the MD to complain about the disparity. He laughed. Told me. My cert isn't worth much. I'm not a money spinner. Dr's are money spinners. As an House officer. We got same treatment. In Govt hospital. It's same pay. I was shocked a senior colleague would say that to me. In gambia. My cert is worth more than my medical colleagues.

calgaryFriend:
@Poster
How old are you and are you married ?
1000Usd is like Naira360K thats not a lot of money except if the naira is devalued further.
Are you sure you wouldnt earn far more than that if you were to still be in Nigeria ?
Lastly, it is almost unbelievable that Dentists earn that low in Nigeria.
Thats kinda crazy.

Not married yet.
360k isn't a lot. Truly
Some Dentists earn less than 100k presently.
When I was an House officer. I was earning over 1k usd. Then buhari happened. Value reduced to 500 usd. Govt jobs are not easy to get anymore. Travelled 5 northern states if I could secure a job. No one was recruiting. I got frustrated the more. My friends with primaries had no residency placement. Primaries wasn't an option anymore

okeyben10:
Oh ok
Dont know if you know the story of kunta kinte, that name Juffure has bn on my mind since i saw the movie.

Care to share why you left your first job after a month?

I watched root too that year.
Reason:
My village people followed me. My co-workers were saboteurs. I got blamed for it.

okeyben10:
Hmm nice.
So have you been to juffure?

No oo
No be tourism carry me comot naija.

darfay:
True Nigerian spirit in action and not the yahoo yahoo nonsense everywhere

Kiddos, success... But aren't they religiously bias in the Gambia

Depends on where you roll. Tourist region is secular. Core part is religious

After 2 years of earning commission, i was able to raise capital and i started my clinic.
Clinic is still new. Slight patronage is encouraging.
summary
It was not easy.
learning culture as a Nigerian is integral to success in Gambia
knowing what you want the most
more importantly, stay hidden in plain sight

3 days later.
i started work in another clinic.
new clinic pays on commission basis.
30% per case treated.
Fortunately for me, Dental problem is prevalent in gambia.
With God and hardwork and Nigerian spirit.
My income got to 1k usd and started exceeding.

LadySwitz:
Is that all? Continue the story

Since I knew no one in Gambia. i was reliant on nairaland. No direct flight to Gambia then.

Nairaland info guided me.
I decided to get to cote ivoire by road using "young shall grow" motors.
"Young shall grow" handled the customs. no hassles
from cote ivoire, i flew into senegal using kenya airways.
from senegal, i took night bus into gambia
Senegalese scammed me at the border whilst trying to convert my BTA to dalasis.
He shortchanged me. I detected early so i got my complete money

Going through customs and immigration was easy.
i paid 5000 cfa at senegalese border and 500 dalasis for gambia border.
the sojourn started.
lost my job after a month.

queengift:
Woww, nice thread, please continue your story

Sis,
Story long oo.
i no sabi write.

In 2016, I was in UCH doctors lounge with my frustration watching premier league.
Everyone seem to be celebrating their successes in plab and usmle.
A Sierra leone chipped in into their convo. He is never migrating. He is here for training, after training he heads home to help his people.
i linked up with him asap.
He told me they needed dentist in his country. He promised to help me. That was the last i heard of him.
He has already planted a seed of information
I researched all the countries in west africa.
I reached out to Gambian doctors via email.
Some responded.
A lot didn't
One responder asked for my CV.
I sent my CV.
Interview was done via Whatsapp.
I was offered a job

NGRsenate:
Impressive.

What’s life like there generally?

Asides dentistry, what other sector(s) is paying well?

life is nice relatively.
there are challenges;
like discrimination towards Nigerians
its a poor country, wages is generally low.
medical doctors and very skilled workers
teachers get paid dependent on where they teach.
international schools pay well

I have been reading people's post for a long time here.
I decided to contribute my quota.
Life was hard for me as a dentist in Nigeria. i decided to leave 2016.
I was earning 90k per month as a dentist combining with another locum earning 40% per case treated. I researched all developed countries as per practicing dentistry there.
The obstacle were numerous. Exam fees, low pass rate, tuition for re -enrolling.
I opted for African countries. Ghana was 1st option; exam fee was $700. I dropped the idea. I tried Sierra Leone, Liberia and Gambia.
Gambia was were breakthrough came.
I was offered a job of 1k usd as a full time dentist from Nigeria.
I migrated 2017.
I'm still in Gambia.
if you are a dentist hoping to leave. Try African countries. Migrating as a dentist is hard.

sorry about my write up.
i scribble, i'm no writer.