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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 Thats outdated in this clime, especially with covid fright everywhere.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.

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.

Isaacmacdon:
Remote jobs are pretty common these days. Due to covid-19 restrictions.

However, you must scout for remote jobs.

I have this strategy I offer to those with the skills.

You must be ready to meet deadlines.

Remote work is bae. Honestly

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

barnaby04:
It’s become obvious that the best way to survive under this government is to have a side hustle or remote job that pays one In forex. I urge all Nigerian youths to see this as a better and viable means of survival in this present age of side gigs.

Learn new 4IR skills which are easy to learn today on YouTube. Package yourself and look for jobs online and you would be surprised that the sky will be your limit when you start smiling to the banks.

JahBwoy:
Try apply.workable.com too

Charpell:
Okay great, ask me anything here wil be willing to help

SmartyPants:
The very first was on Upwork. I was fortunate in that I had skills and proof of it. Also, I got started before Upwork became so saturated. However it was only the first. I never liked the model of competition and don't use it much now.

My other remote experiences have come from knowing the major operators in the industry and approaching them directly.

Staphylococcus:
LinkedIn

KingZaddy:
...

Which one be remote job again?

Is it a job that has to do with gotv decoder or dstv


Anyway, my first job was as a teacher years ago... I was paid 7,500 every month, when I collected my first salary I held it like somebody was trying to rob me, everybody I saw on the road was a robbery suspect

Revere27:
Hoping on God to get one.

When i sure get one, would come back to give feedback to Nairalanders.

Have a wonderful night rest

EjaikreTheViper:
I got mine through one powerful baba for Otokutu in Delta State.

Abeg make una help me thank Baba Ajalakpo wey run the matter for me

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

Zigarmy:
Thanks for your informative reply.

I would like to find out though;

1. Where you in Nigeria when you got your first remote job?
2. How long since when you started searching for a remote job did it take you to get one?
3. How did you get your first remote job?

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.

SmartMugu:
I never worked in Nigeria. I moved to the US immediately after college in Nigeria. The remote jobs came after consulting for firms in the US. If you consult for major consulting firms in Nigeria too, that exposes you to international experience and getting remote jobs wouldn't be so hard.
Thanks

barnaby04:
It’s become obvious that the best way to survive under this government is to have a side hustle or remote job that pays one In forex. I urge all Nigerian youths to see this as a better and viable means of survival in this present age of side gigs.

Learn new 4IR skills which are easy to learn today on YouTube. Package yourself and look for jobs online and you would be surprised that the sky will be your limit when you start smiling to the banks.

SmartyPants:
The very first was on Upwork. I was fortunate in that I had skills and proof of it. Also, I got started before Upwork became so saturated. However it was only the first. I never liked the model of competition and don't use it much now.

My other remote experiences have come from knowing the major operators in the industry and approaching them directly.

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

omoyeni37:
Please how do i learn this cybersecurity sir?

Seniorwriter:
Lolz
Reading comments got me laughing
....got my first $100 job from fiverr 2016 to do product testing or scrutiny and since then I have never stopped working online and the experiences and payment for services rendered is quite gratifying!
Reason I'm an advocate for Online Remote Job type and Earnings.
Like I've stated here many times that if you have access to the internet + browsing gadgets and you ain't making even $5 on a daily then it's your undoing (Fault)!
Learn how to earn online if you don't know how to.
Earning online requires you build an Online presence then source for clients that are readily available to pay for your services where directly done or outsourced.
If you can get just 10 clients that pay you $30 for simple tasks monthly that's $300 for 3-5 hours daily routines!
The good thing about working online is that there are billions of online users looking for good hands to handle a thing or two for their business or organization .
Make sure your charges are fair and negotiable.


Productivity Leads To Productivity !!!


@Seniorwriter

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