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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by JahBwoy: 11:37pm On May 12, 2021

ekenweohia:
Happy for you bro. I am a react native developer and I currently work for a bank. I have been trying to get a foreign remote gig for a while now but haven't had much luck with Indeed or Glassdoor. I would love to tap into your experience? Can I send you a PM?

Try apply.workable.com too

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Jeromejnr(m): 11:41pm On May 12, 2021

ebubey:
What's the process of investing?

Ah...no o..forget abeg.

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Lilpen3758: 11:42pm On May 12, 2021

Una dey even get remote job when I dey hear the find handle job una dey fear me

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Staphylococcus: 11:46pm On May 12, 2021

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartMugu: 11:52pm On May 12, 2021*

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 Thats outdated in this clime, especially with covid fright everywhere.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 full time employee - 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.

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by FEGEITOK: 11:54pm On May 12, 2021*

motivate555:
It is no doubt that the way to survive this economy is by getting foreign jobs in which you work remotely and you are paid in foreign currency as well.

If you have ever gotten a remote job, help others identify what the need to do better by answering the following questions.

1. What skill got you your remote job?
2. Where did you find the remote job?
3. What is your pay range?
4. What is the experience like working a foreign remote job?

Please any useful information that will be beneficial to others.

.

1. From ghost writer to cyber security specialist

2. Fiverr first. Ghost writing under the right deadlines at Fiverr and the risk of client rejecting the work and Fiverr siding the client and losing the money despite the putting the time was too exhausting. Direct Application to relevant companies next. I work for two internationally renowned cyber security firms. Sorry can't tell more than that.

3. Should I make a public record of this? Let me say a tidy sum given the pay in Nigeria and the bad economy here. Not comfortable naming a figure.

4. In charge of my life and time. I decide stop and start times. Rewarding. Satisfying. Especially with a bastardized Naira. Nothing as enjoyable as doing what you love if you love it and when you love it.

if you are serious about cyber security join this thread:https://www.nairaland.com/4578961/cybersecurity-grc-cysa-aws-ccsk

Most of your questions will be answered

If you are good in programming or willing to learn, that too can bring mega sums like $60,000 to $100,000 per annum or €60,000 to €100,000 if not more. It just depends on the firm and your abilities.

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by urchcoded(m): 11:58pm On May 12, 2021

ebubey:
My problem now is what to invest in...not this

invest on my head

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Miyachi: 12:00am On May 13, 2021

HalpyBee:
Thanks. Not familiar with it tho

It's a wired connection, some estates provide it. Another option will be to use microwave from Spectranet or other ISPs but that is expensive too.

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Burchester: 12:01am On May 13, 2021

Miyachi:
Depends on what you're willing to spend for broadband.

Wow, which internet provider is this ??

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by ebubey(f): 12:08am On May 13, 2021

Jeromejnr:
Ah...no o..forget abeg.

Why

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Miyachi: 12:09am On May 13, 2021

Burchester:
Wow, which internet provider is this ??

MainOne

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Kola5281(m): 12:09am On May 13, 2021

saphiere:
Car remote or TV remote?

Hi baby girl, I've really missed ya

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Nobody: 12:13am On May 13, 2021*

Charpell:
1. Javascript/React Native
2 Indeed
3 $31/hour
4 My company based in Carlifonia, so I start work from 4pm to 2am> Remote friendly jobs are flexible, gives you time to work at any time of the day. Sometimes when i don't meet my 40 hours target for the week, i work on weekends to cover up. I have an inverter and generator that ensures constant 24 hours light and Internet is Spectranet unlimited plan for 20k per month

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by tetralogyfallot(m): 12:20am On May 13, 2021

Offpoint1:
Mine was rather sad ending.

Registered on upwork, sort and bit for jobs for over 2 weeks without success, then on this fateful Wednesday morning luck smiled on me. There was this start up printing company in the US, they were sorting for remote graphics designer. I bit for job and got a reply, was excited like hell.
I spoke with the man, he was impressed with my portfolio and willingness to join them.

He let me know my duty was to do simple mug designs at $10 per design, then he asked how many designs I pull up in a day.
Given the simplicity of the design, I know I can deliver at least 15 designs daily, I could do more but I know the power situation of Nigeria.

We settled 15 designs daily, now was time for final task... He wants me to do 2 samples and send it to him just to be sure I understands what he needs.

I did and sent, it was 11pm, I plugged in my phone and pc and pray to wake up and meet good replies..... Woke up the next morning and I boom! My phone and PC was stolen... I can't access my upwork account from any other device without my Sim.

MTN office frustrated my life for 3 days before I could get a welcome back Sim, thanks to Lagos population.

When I finally login, I realized my samples were approved and I was to resume the next day, jobs was already sent to me to handle... Unfortunately I was offline for 4 days... That was how lost the job.

I explained everything to man, but I was too late.... Someone else got the job.

Caught the idiot that stole my stuffs 2 weeks later, that's another story for another day.

I've been freelancing for long though

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by geezynoni: 12:28am On May 13, 2021

Currently working remotely

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by omobeey(f): 12:31am On May 13, 2021

Okay
I worked as an accountant for my boss before I went for service and I used the knowledge of excel I had garnered during my IT to make his reports more efficient.
As I was going for service since it's something I can do on either phone or laptop and send the daily, weekly, and monthly reports to him. He asked to keep doing it.
The pay is only 15k though, but it doesn't take more than 30minutes daily to get the work done.

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Cloudlord(m): 12:50am On May 13, 2021

Charpell:
1. Javascript/React Native
2 Indeed
3 $31/hour
4 My company based in Carlifonia, so I start work from 4pm to 2am> Remote friendly jobs are flexible, gives you time to work at any time of the day. Sometimes when i don't meet my 40 hours target for the week, i work on weekends to cover up. I have an inverter and generator that ensures constant 24 hours light and Internet is Spectranet unlimited plan for 20k per month

Bossman am a JavaScript and react native developer and would like to grow with you. I sent you an email request.

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by kingxsamz(m): 12:51am On May 13, 2021

Graphic design on Fiverr. $50 to $100
Though, most of my customers are from Instagram. Nothing sweeter than working from home.

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by siteguy1: 1:06am On May 13, 2021

SilverDesign:
From Instagram and nairaland.
Meanwhile..
I create professional ANIMATIONS to advertise your business. Check out my profile for contact details

hello i got a job for you.

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by Nobody: 1:12am On May 13, 2021

Charpell:
1. Javascript/React Native
2 Indeed
3 $31/hour
4 My company based in Carlifonia, so I start work from 4pm to 2am> Remote friendly jobs are flexible, gives you time to work at any time of the day. Sometimes when i don't meet my 40 hours target for the week, i work on weekends to cover up. I have an inverter and generator that ensures constant 24 hours light and Internet is Spectranet unlimited plan for 20k per month

Do they take your tax-deductible or do you run it like a 1099

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by siteguy1: 1:17am On May 13, 2021

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.

Wow i’m presently considering getting my masters in Cyber security… please do you have recommended links you can recommend for me to really understand Cyber security?

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by dgee1(m): 1:17am On May 13, 2021*

Wow! I fell in love with your mind reading this!! I'm not so much of a tech person. I tried learning JavaScript around last year but stopped midway when I saw the ground I would have to cover as age isn't very much on my side and there's the pressure to start 'delivering' in life. Then I moved to writing, but getting clients to work with hasn't been funny. Sometimes I'm even confused as to what to do next. But one thing I'm very sure of is that remote working fits my kind of person and would make me even more productive that the traditional 8-5. I just need some fire.

If you don't mind, please, I would like to connect with you. I won't be a trouble. I honestly just feel talking and being connected with you will help me get things right. I need this kind of networking in my life, even if it's just for a push in the right direction. I've sent you an email already.

You really inspired me, thank you so much.

SmartMugu...bro, you are responding to everyone, please don't leave me out. Thanks

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.

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by CYBERWEAVER(m): 1:22am On May 13, 2021

It wasn't easy

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by realman42: 1:43am On May 13, 2021

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.

Pls must I study cyber security in Bsc to be able to do it?

Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by styles2009: 1:55am On May 13, 2021

Miyachi:
Depends on what you're willing to spend for broadband.

Which network is this with 450Mps, which area? What's the rate monthly?

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Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by IamNumeroUno: 2:03am On May 13, 2021

My first remote job was 30k, creating Wikipedia Article.

I never knew it was the beginning of great things to come. I have moved to another country, working from home and living comfortably well, through Upwork jobs.
I recently added PPH and Guru to my list, expanding the streams of income and living the life of my dreams.

Now I do SEO; Keywords search and analysis, On/Off-page SEO, Sitemaps (HTML/HML), Backlinks and anything crawling, indexing and ranking on SERPs.

grin

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