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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Sultty(m): 11:55am On Oct 21, 2021
Nawah
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by captainamiedi1: 11:56am On Oct 21, 2021
Same thing happen to me but mine was because the company felt they will pay more tax/charges when they want to pay my salary. it's an Europe company. But we move. No time for wailing. try get urself a data analysist job. apply to other countries in Europe. with ur experience, you should get something. Apply to anywhere. check linkedin, weworkremotely.com etc

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by MANNABBQGRILLS: 11:56am On Oct 21, 2021
May all fraudsters killing opportunities for honest and hardworking Nigerians like this end miserably in life.

What a sad story to read.

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by greatiyk4u(m): 11:56am On Oct 21, 2021
Too bad mehn
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Teaser4(m): 11:56am On Oct 21, 2021
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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by MilesMaxwell: 11:56am On Oct 21, 2021
It's well bro...God will see you through

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by afo86: 11:57am On Oct 21, 2021
Blue001:
Hi Nairalanders,

Last year I lost my Job as an AfterSales Analyst at a multinational company called AlFuttaim in the Peak of the Covid scare in Dubai, UAE. This is when it all began, Paying my rent became a problem, feeding became a problem. At that time the frustration in the country was everywhere due to the lock down and lot of Nigerians joined some illegal activisties in the UAE.

Unlike other nations Known to me, the desperation of Nigerians is quite on the high side so most delved into Yahoo-Yahoo. So it was so rampant and obvious in Dubai then and even now.
The difficulty was much and the lockdown was highly enforced, not giving room for any means of making ends meet.
At that time I had to return to Nigeria, I stayed with my sister’s husband because he was alone during the lockdown hoping to return back to the UAE when the opportunity rises again.
I had to start up a POS business with a 50k support from a family member, but due to the location of the business which is a developing environment, customers traffic was very low, sometimes I made 400 naira daily as profit though the ironic factor was that the closest ATM for cash refill was 600naira daily.
So the business couldn’t thrive. I had to start an analytic firm just to be employed but honestly so many factors I can’t explain here hinders infant industries in Nigeria.
Now in Dubai, Nigerians already have bad names in the communities and employers weren’t willing to considering Nigerians. Though I kept applying to different organizations in Nigeria and in Dubai like wise.
I really never understood the Nigerian market also, when I got some interviews but was turned down as a result of under employment. Three organizations made this clear to me during the interview. So at that time I had to wonder if being qualified for a job is now a curse.
I have had Nigerian HRs contacting me via my LinkedIn portfolio but never landed me any Job.

Now the highlight of the frustration is that, I just got a Job at Dubai with AWRostamani another multinational as a Senior Data Analyst in the internal Audit department, and I am to be paid 9000aed which is like 1.4million naira. Two days ago made it three weeks the HR confirmed the Job as mine instructing that I go to their company’s platform to update my details where she will process my e-employment letter & Visa which I did immediately.
But I never heard from them, I sent mails informing them that I had already created my profile but yet to see an employment letter, yet no response. So on Tuesday (a day before yesterday) I had to call them and this is when the HR told me they are having difficulties processing my employment visa since I am a Nigerian and there is an on going ban on visa processes on Nigerians (aside Tourist Visas). I called some of my friends Nigerians and non-Nigerians living in Dubai to ask if they know any possible way I could go through to get this sorted out, they said it’s impossible because they are very much aware about the Nigeria situation in Dubai.

I dint know when tears began running down my eyes and my mum crying with me because she knows how bad I need a change.

Please Nairalanders, I am a data Analyst with over 5 years experience. Can you please help me with an opportunity or if you know a place I could find an opportunity.

08085257309

http://linkedin.com/in/solomon-adejoh-5a1991a7

Isn't easy to survive here. Kindly seek for other IT role rather than Data Analyst. God go do am

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Nobody: 11:57am On Oct 21, 2021
So sorry about this man. It would only get better. Amen. Just keep trying. You can even expand trying your luck to other countries. Or why don't you try doing internships in reputable companies in Nigeria for now while you still search for jobs and probably get a side hustle too?

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Publicizing: 11:57am On Oct 21, 2021
I'm changing my nationality soon. So help me God



Meanwhile, chat me up lemme show you my previous projects so u know you are in good hands

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Jamesbiodun(m): 11:58am On Oct 21, 2021
Nigerian government is a failure sad
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by trippleKAY(m): 11:59am On Oct 21, 2021
So sorry man! I feel your pain...
Try other countries, don't bank on just Dubai.
My elder brother had to cross from Dubai to UK 2 months ago when their wahala too much

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Nobody: 11:59am On Oct 21, 2021
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I believe it'll save many from the bad lucks that come with being a 9jerian.
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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by nsiba: 11:59am On Oct 21, 2021
Blue001:
Hi Nairalanders,

Last year I lost my Job as an AfterSales Analyst at a multinational company called AlFuttaim in the Peak of the Covid scare in Dubai, UAE. This is when it all began, Paying my rent became a problem, feeding became a problem. At that time the frustration in the country was everywhere due to the lock down and lot of Nigerians joined some illegal activisties in the UAE.

Unlike other nations Known to me, the desperation of Nigerians is quite on the high side so most delved into Yahoo-Yahoo. So it was so rampant and obvious in Dubai then and even now.
The difficulty was much and the lockdown was highly enforced, not giving room for any means of making ends meet.
At that time I had to return to Nigeria, I stayed with my sister’s husband because he was alone during the lockdown hoping to return back to the UAE when the opportunity rises again.
I had to start up a POS business with a 50k support from a family member, but due to the location of the business which is a developing environment, customers traffic was very low, sometimes I made 400 naira daily as profit though the ironic factor was that the closest ATM for cash refill was 600naira daily.
So the business couldn’t thrive. I had to start an analytic firm just to be employed but honestly so many factors I can’t explain here hinders infant industries in Nigeria.
Now in Dubai, Nigerians already have bad names in the communities and employers weren’t willing to considering Nigerians. Though I kept applying to different organizations in Nigeria and in Dubai like wise.
I really never understood the Nigerian market also, when I got some interviews but was turned down as a result of under employment. Three organizations made this clear to me during the interview. So at that time I had to wonder if being qualified for a job is now a curse.
I have had Nigerian HRs contacting me via my LinkedIn portfolio but never landed me any Job.

Now the highlight of the frustration is that, I just got a Job at Dubai with AWRostamani another multinational as a Senior Data Analyst in the internal Audit department, and I am to be paid 9000aed which is like 1.4million naira. Two days ago made it three weeks the HR confirmed the Job as mine instructing that I go to their company’s platform to update my details where she will process my e-employment letter & Visa which I did immediately.
But I never heard from them, I sent mails informing them that I had already created my profile but yet to see an employment letter, yet no response. So on Tuesday (a day before yesterday) I had to call them and this is when the HR told me they are having difficulties processing my employment visa since I am a Nigerian and there is an on going ban on visa processes on Nigerians (aside Tourist Visas). I called some of my friends Nigerians and non-Nigerians living in Dubai to ask if they know any possible way I could go through to get this sorted out, they said it’s impossible because they are very much aware about the Nigeria situation in Dubai.

I dint know when tears began running down my eyes and my mum crying with me because she knows how bad I need a change.

Please Nairalanders, I am a data Analyst with over 5 years experience. Can you please help me with an opportunity or if you know a place I could find an opportunity.

08085257309

http://linkedin.com/in/solomon-adejoh-5a1991a7
.

A data analyst complaining of job this is amazing
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Olawumi1032(f): 12:00pm On Oct 21, 2021
So painful. May God almighty do the best for you
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Jemmysax(m): 12:01pm On Oct 21, 2021
This is so sad. There was a country.
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by almarthins(m): 12:01pm On Oct 21, 2021
Na d reason why I no want to be in this country again be that. Coming to Nigeria na like entering a prison yard where no opportunity.

We have tried to warn the few Yahoo yahoo to stop tarnishing our image that is already bad but they keep pushing boundaries

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by hollas2jnr(m): 12:01pm On Oct 21, 2021
Like someone said, already... Maybe a remote job would do
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Nobody: 12:01pm On Oct 21, 2021
Op you shall prevail!

naija cursed land!
working like donkey eatin like ant!
https://www.nairaland.com/6796546/cheap-labour-daily-bread
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by flockofpips: 12:02pm On Oct 21, 2021
Are you kidding, you can work as a data analyst as a freelancer.
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by sigiyaya112: 12:03pm On Oct 21, 2021
Forgodsgrace:
So you mean it’s because you are a Nigerian that’s why you are now jobless?With this mentality ,you must pray very very hard for you to a good job.
It is because you are a Nigerian that have made you to believe that one needs prayer before getting a job. You see my dear brother leave Nigeria for you to have sense.

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Drella(m): 12:03pm On Oct 21, 2021
Born2conquer:
Lmao, a foreign beautiful lady messaged me on Instagram last week after I commented on a dating page.

The lady sent a HI message and I replied HEY.

She replied “Never mind”, I asked her “why”
She responded “Are you a Nigerian”, I replied “yes a Proud NIGERIAN”.

I was expecting a response until her handle changed to “instgram user”, she blocked me already grin grin grin

Hehehehe

What shocked me is that even fellow Africans are being weary of us.Imagine Ghana to calling us scammers.
South Africans too.

It gets worse by the day.

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by tujays(m): 12:04pm On Oct 21, 2021
tensazangetsu20:
Bros this same thing that happened to you is exactly the same thing that happened to me last year. I also lost a high paying job cause of living in this shithole zoo of a country. Try and negotiate with them if you can work remotely.
quick to blame the shithole of a country Instead of your evil deeds in most of those countries. what makes a country is the people living in It.

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Imustnottalk: 12:04pm On Oct 21, 2021
Don't give up better days ahead

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Drella(m): 12:04pm On Oct 21, 2021
GentleRay:
You mess things up there blame it on your shithole zoo. Fools!

Aren't you one of them?

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by stayclearofme: 12:04pm On Oct 21, 2021
Akwamkpuruamu:
When we tell people that the easiest way to gain sanity and recognition is to leave the zoo but many think it's lack of patriotism.

I owe my little daughter the debt of taking her out from here by all legal means I can
So almost 200 million should leave? And you think that is the solution?

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by mecussey(m): 12:04pm On Oct 21, 2021
90% of Nigerians are either, bandits or terrorist, or drug dealer or Yahoo boy or skull miner or ritualist or political thief. Nothing good comes out of the shithole zoo. Balkanize this nonesense entity una dey shout one Nigeria, Oya continue. Very soon, Ghana go begin reject Nigerians

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Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by Epeegee(m): 12:04pm On Oct 21, 2021
But corrupt politicians should be free?



Just asking sir
Re: How Being A Nigerian Cost Me A Foreign Job by jesmond3945: 12:04pm On Oct 21, 2021
Blue001:
Hi Nairalanders,

Last year I lost my Job as an AfterSales Analyst at a multinational company called AlFuttaim in the Peak of the Covid scare in Dubai, UAE. This is when it all began, Paying my rent became a problem, feeding became a problem. At that time the frustration in the country was everywhere due to the lock down and lot of Nigerians joined some illegal activisties in the UAE.

Unlike other nations Known to me, the desperation of Nigerians is quite on the high side so most delved into Yahoo-Yahoo. So it was so rampant and obvious in Dubai then and even now.
The difficulty was much and the lockdown was highly enforced, not giving room for any means of making ends meet.
At that time I had to return to Nigeria, I stayed with my sister’s husband because he was alone during the lockdown hoping to return back to the UAE when the opportunity rises again.
I had to start up a POS business with a 50k support from a family member, but due to the location of the business which is a developing environment, customers traffic was very low, sometimes I made 400 naira daily as profit though the ironic factor was that the closest ATM for cash refill was 600naira daily.
So the business couldn’t thrive. I had to start an analytic firm just to be employed but honestly so many factors I can’t explain here hinders infant industries in Nigeria.
Now in Dubai, Nigerians already have bad names in the communities and employers weren’t willing to considering Nigerians. Though I kept applying to different organizations in Nigeria and in Dubai like wise.
I really never understood the Nigerian market also, when I got some interviews but was turned down as a result of under employment. Three organizations made this clear to me during the interview. So at that time I had to wonder if being qualified for a job is now a curse.
I have had Nigerian HRs contacting me via my LinkedIn portfolio but never landed me any Job.

Now the highlight of the frustration is that, I just got a Job at Dubai with AWRostamani another multinational as a Senior Data Analyst in the internal Audit department, and I am to be paid 9000aed which is like 1.4million naira. Two days ago made it three weeks the HR confirmed the Job as mine instructing that I go to their company’s platform to update my details where she will process my e-employment letter & Visa which I did immediately.
But I never heard from them, I sent mails informing them that I had already created my profile but yet to see an employment letter, yet no response. So on Tuesday (a day before yesterday) I had to call them and this is when the HR told me they are having difficulties processing my employment visa since I am a Nigerian and there is an on going ban on visa processes on Nigerians (aside Tourist Visas). I called some of my friends Nigerians and non-Nigerians living in Dubai to ask if they know any possible way I could go through to get this sorted out, they said it’s impossible because they are very much aware about the Nigeria situation in Dubai.

I dint know when tears began running down my eyes and my mum crying with me because she knows how bad I need a change.

Please Nairalanders, I am a data Analyst with over 5 years experience. Can you please help me with an opportunity or if you know a place I could find an opportunity.

08085257309

http://linkedin.com/in/solomon-adejoh-5a1991a7
I am sorry abput your experience my brother but never give up. You can see the pains of yahoo yahoo and bad leaders. Nigerians want to make the same mistake again with tinubu.

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