migrantDentist:


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 was in Gambia 2006,fairly small country,not up to Lagos population as at then.
Base their income mainly on tourism back then.
Yes there is serious discrimination towards Nigerians,sadly it hasn't changed till now. I think it boils down to seeing us as a competition or let me say go getters,seems their men can be very very lazy. All you see them engage in is smoking their greens and drinking their teas.

I was almost torn apart for trying to woo a white lady,reason? They see these white women as their tickets to heaven.

I did enjoy my stay,I was in bakau in Banjul ,stayed at the friendship hotel close to the stadium. Toured serekunda, Went to one of their clubs i can't remember the name,I had to take off my jersey before entering the club because they had this rule you can't get into the club if your cloth is spotting a huge number lol.


Very quiet and peaceful place to be, but my turn off was getting extra dark from their weather lol.
I got back to Nigeria looking like burnt offering

Will be visiting again,just to see how well the place has developed. Like the kairaba beach hotel,the Hilton at the beach and so on.

Nnn

migrantDentist:
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.

Gambia is a beautiful country. It is still one of my dreams to maybe retire there someday having thoroughly enjoyed visiting. Is your salary locked in dollars or dalasi, and do you work for a Govt or private dentistry?

I like The Gambia I hope you are enjoying your self I don't mind if I can get some thing to do there.

migrantDentist:
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.

I won't migrate to anywhere,I can't leave my accestoria land for one mumu greener pastures.i will make it here by fire by force.

My hobby is just to travel round the world, which I have started since,as far back 2015.

Blessings come from above not abroad.

Another example of how Nigeria will kill your dream of you don't leave this hole

What about we that studied Agricultural Science related courses, any good hope for us too in order part of Africa countries please. Because seems we don't matter again on this our beautiful land

migrantDentist:


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

Is it true that they have FOUR work days in a week as Fridays are for WORSHIP being a MUSLIM NATION?.

Bosses in the house, I would like to know if they are opportunities for pharmacist in Gambia.

Demzyl:
What about we that studied Agricultural Science related courses, any good hope for us too in order part of Africa countries please. Because seems we don't matter again on this our beautiful land

You studied Agricultural science related courses and you are looking for an employer? Can’t you go into farming etc etc and be your own boss? I’m confused.

LadySwitz:


I took them serious in 2016 when i had to extract one 'devil like' looking tooth...jeez!

please how is life after the extraction? too painful or not?

The Gambia is my most favourite country in western africa with very friendly citizens, nice beaches, a really quiet country with a lot of white tourist rushing in everyday.

zoomzoom:


Is it true that they have FOUR work days in a week as Fridays are for WORSHIP being a MUSLIM NATION?.

That was during d time of ex president jammeh but adama barrow government is different u work Mondays to fridays depending on d sector some private sector includes working Saturday n sunday d Gambia religion is predominantly islam

zoomzoom:


Is it true that they have FOUR work days in a week as Fridays are for WORSHIP being a MUSLIM NATION?.

is there awesome opportunity for pharmacist too in Gambia?

migrantDentist:


Doc I'm still waiting for your suggestion please

pls can u drop ur whatsapp no or u can message me with this no +2349060305853. So we can talk better pls.i need some information from you as per the Gambia stuff. Thanks

Am a dental technologiest currently undergoing my internship in Nigeria, but hoping to migrate to UAE by next year. So how is fixed restoration in Gambia do people go for porcelain or denture what's average cost of porcelain there teeth more grace bro

3 days later.
i started work in another clinic.
new clinic pays on commission basis.
30% per case treated.

migrantDentist:
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.

migrantDentist:


Doc I'm still waiting for your suggestion please

Is there awesome opportunity for a pharmacist too in Gambia

feelgoodstuffs:


Hello bro, I never knew there’s a thread for we in Gambia, on Nairaland. All you’ve said about Gambia is true. Let me shock you, I’ve been in Gambia for 18years� but I do travel to Naija often. Where’s your location in Gambia?

A lot of Black Americans are relocating to Gambia. How do you see it?

Thank you so much.
Pls how can one go about it.
Am in interested

Nice reading all the comments here but I don’t think I will settle here in Gambia or any African countries if I am a dentist / Doctor / nurse / Radiographer . I can go to Gambia or any of African countries to work so I can make money to start how I will relocate to Europe / Canada / US /Australia.

It is easy for health workers to move to Europe countries especially UK If you pass the necessary exams.

salford1:

He could earn more in Nigeria if he gets a job in a government hospital, but how many Drs can or would get a job in a government hospital?

My wife has graduated since 2015 as a dental technologist . she is yet to secure a job. Do you know that we have just two dental technologist in the whole state of mine....others have retired and d government refused to employ since

Congrats bro

Stop wasting your time in gambia come back to nigeria and open a practice in lekki you will make 1000 dollars every 2 days

PinkHealthGroup:


A lot of Black Americans are relocating to Gambia. How do you see it?

blaxit and art cathey

I LIVED IN THE REPUBLIC OF E GAMBIA IN 2001/2002. THOUGH DEVELOPMENT HAS GONE PAST MY DAYS THERE AS I CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE GOINGS-ON THERE.
GAMBIA IS A SMALL ECONOMY WITH MOST ACTIVITIES MAINLY AROUND SEREKUNDA AND BANJUL BEING ITS HEADQUARTERS BUT ONLY AN ADMINISTRATIVE AREA. BUT OTHER DEVELOPING TOWNS ALSO EXIST BUT THE ACTION IS CENTRED AROUND SEREKUNDA AND ITS ADJOINING AREAS. THE NIGERIAN HIGH COMMISSION IS AT BAKAU. AND THE NIGERIAN COMMUNITY'S PRESENCE IS STRONG. HOWEVER, THE IBO ETHNIC ASSOCIATION IS STRONGER WITH GREATER RESILIENCE TO HELP MEMBERS THAN IN THE LARGER NIGERIAN SIDE WHICH HAS THE YORUBA MUSLIMS, EDO AND FEW OTHER ETHNIC ASSOCIATIONS. A DEMOCRACY, IT IS MULTI-ETHNIC WITH ISLAM BEING ABOUT 80% AND 17% CHRISTIANS MAINLY WEST AFRICAN CITIZENS WITH NATIVE CATHOLICS AND OTHER EVANGELICAL AND MAINSTREAM CHURCHES. BUSINESS IS SLOW. HARDLY ANY INDUSTRIES! ECONOMY DRIVEN BY EUROPEAN VISITORS WHO BRING IN MILLIONS HENCE HOTELS ARE ALWAYS BOOMING!
THE HEALTH SERVICES HAVE IMPROVED WITH A TEACHING HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE SCARCE IF NOT NON-EXISTENT EXCEPT POSSIBLY FEW IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. YAHOO-YAHOO IS STRONG WITH OUR USUAL PEOPLE PLAYING A MAJOR ROLE. IMMIGRATION IS TIGHT AND ILLEGALS WON'T HAVE THINGS EASY ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY DON'T RENEW THEIR STAY ANNUALLY. IT IS ONE SMALL NATION WITH STRONG INTERNET PRESENCE. THEY STARTED BROWSING BEFORE NIGERIANS! MOST INDOLENT YOUTHS ARE WORSHIPPING THE INTERNET WITH PORNOGRAPHIC SITES LIBERALLY ENGAGED. NIGERIAN CHIRCHES ARE THE BIGGEST, HEALTHIEST, RICHEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL. WINNERS CHAPEL, AT A TIME, WAS A SUSPICIOUS MINISTRY WITH DEPOSED PRESIDENT YAHYA JAMMEH BOYS ALWAYS SENDING SPIES. REASON WAS THE NATURE OF CARS THAT ARE USUALLY PARKED DURING WORSHIP SERVICES! RCCG, MFM, LORD CHOSEN, DEEPER LIFE, AND MAYBE A HUNDRED OTHER CHURCHES LITTER THE GAMBIA LANDSCAPE BUT NOT WITHOUT PERSECUTIONS BUT ULTRA-MUSLIMS WHO ARE BENT AT CLOSING ALL CHURCHES IF THEY COULD HAVE THEIR WAY. NEVERTHELESS, THE GAMBIA IS GENERALLY PEACEFUL BUT MANY NIGERIAN PEOPLE ARE DOING NOTHING EXCEPT INTERNET CRIME ETC.
FINALLY, IF YOU DON'T HAVE A HANDWORK LIKE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS REPAIRS, ETC, PLEASE DON'T GO TO THE GAMBIA. YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RAISE MONEY TO RETURN TO NIGERIA IN YEARS TO COME. HELPERS ARE FEW AND ENGAGEMENT WITH FEMALE TOURISTS BU FOREIGNERS IS A TABOO. JUST A BRIEF INSIGHT.

I think if you're a teacher in a private school earning below 50k. You should plan on relocating to Gambia.

My brother in-law, 29years of age read physics and started teaching after service since there was no job. Someone suggested he relocated to Gambia to get a teaching job, he now earns 100k naija money, he teaches in one of these international schools. Took him less than 2 weeks to even get the job.

migrantDentist:


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 to.
lost my job after a month.

Point of correction: There is direct flight to Gambia. Aasky and Airpeace. But airpeace is down now. Gambia is a lovely country to be. No hassles and system failures like Nigeria. I spent close to 20 years in GM. Extremely nice people. Good luck to you OP. Meanwhile pls avoid the beautiful Wollof, Mandinka and Fula girls to avoid the stories that touch!

Whats are the opportunities available for a medical doctor?

How is their jollof rice?

feelgoodstuffs:



Lol I no need their citizenship bro

It used to be visa free to the Uk,not any more lol

This just goes to show you that Nigeria is the worst place to live in Africa. #facts. Even south sudan is not as bad as. I am saying this because even with all we have, we live in penury, this should be the country where everyone should be wanting to be in for quality of life and all that but the reverse is the case. The country is upside down. Imagine ordinary Gambia pays a Nigerian dentist more than in Nigeria itself. A poor country for that matter. The earlier we breakup and fix our pieces, the better for us.