Mavor:
Forget that thing guy. I got a 3rd class and I am earning in USD, almost 3m monthly for 9ja here. Shine your eyes and understand global tech trends and acquire the relevant hot cake skillsets. Even the oyibo man who invented GPA do not really care about all these 2.1, 2.2, etc. It's about your skillsets.

iLoveYouToo:


I asked an IT student in my office what business she’ll go into if I gifted her 200k, she said she’ll invest in herself, get shoes, clothes and hair.

I was shocked at her answer and it’s reflective of the thought pattern of most school goers and recent graduates, they expect a magical job is waiting for them out there.

There are no jobs, start a business (no matter how small) and grow it

11thGoldTREE:
Lets ask graduates on Nairaland. Why? Because they are the true eyes of the Nigerian reality when it comes to employment.
The aim of this thread is to vent or explain what you are currently facing as a Nigerian graduate.

Also the purpose of this thread is to let those who are currently undergraduates or serving under NYSC to understand the absolute reality in the Labor market and how challenging survival is.


I have never used or thought of using my certificate
Ask Graduates On Nairaland

Angelfrost:


Those that ruined the country have even left the country for those who elected them to spoil it!

APC and PDP zombies are here suffering daily while the kids of those they support are living the dream abroad!

yinkbell:

You gave a good advice. I just want know reason behind your moniker; mummy imbeciles?

kdfinest:

that motivational talk don tire me. one needs funds too, maybe they forget about that, because honestly if I can get funds and very good PC, the sky will be my starting point.

Dontleaveme:


People are fond of just making this statement. Is the skill free or you need money to acquire it?

Dontleaveme:


People are fond of just making this statement. Is the skill free or you need money to acquire it?

Dontleaveme:


People are fond of just making this statement. Is the skill free or you need money to acquire it?

Mavor:
In this bad Nigerian economy and COVID-19 era, coupled with technological advancements in cloud tech, telecom (5G), internet (Web 3.0), it is possible to be earning at least USD $2000 from your house (remote work) in Nigeria here for organizations not domiciled in Nigeria. Acquiring the following skillset is a plus - software programming, cloud management on AWS, tech sales skills, business analyst, etc. Forget white collar jobs, bank jobs, government jobs, real estate jobs, insurance jobs, etc. Those ones can only barely sustain you month on month.

Osaremwantaelvi:
First I will advise every undergraduate to learn an handwork during any break they have

na2016:


Some skills are actually free. You get on youtube to watch movies most times with your data, but you can learn and understand almost everything about coding on youtube.

Mavor:
Forget that thing guy. I got a 3rd class and I am earning in USD, almost 3m monthly for 9ja here. Shine your eyes and understand global tech trends and acquire the relevant hot cake skillsets. Even the oyibo man who invented GPA do not really care about all these 2.1, 2.2, etc. It's about your skillsets.

oke2018:
Abi o , they taught it is easy , I was actually learning one before due to lack of funds I just have to step down , I really wish to continue but no sponsor .

Chris2chris:
Go and learn handwork that's what everyone is saying. Where will you get the money to learn handwork or trade. Even when you learned that where will do the business when every average of Nigerian is doing. No shops, no good location for some of these businesses. And the worst there's no security. I think government and private individuals should help and venture into industrialization. And solve the issue of insecurity if not..........

Angelfrost:


Happy Sunday great one.

Writing is a passion and a gift which I have honed in the space of decades! So, I do it effortlessly and now profitably.

You don't have to do writing as a freelancer. There are many other profitable things you can do depending on your abilities and career direction.

Yes, you can get the gigs and contract them out, but how sure are you the person given the contract will deliver?!! You are better off doing freelance career in something you love.

Ogbeni2000:


129k after at least 3 to 6 years of PhD research lol.

Psiyohos:
Hmm.

Where do I begin.

Overpopulation is Nigeria's problem
Okay.
I finished service in 2016, did N power 2 years now work in a big company in Lagos.

What have I learnt and how can it help you.


I wish I served Jos or Nassarawa
I hate it here in Lagos and wish to The heavens that I can see a job that is teaching job in a Village in the North where I can sleep and live a peaceful life.

As a graduate use your service year to read and re-read Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

Go to YouTube and Check Happen Films.

With Peak oil and economic collapse upon us you are better off in a farm.

Save your allawee use it to buy 2 plot of land and start permaculture farming while you subsist with teaching.
Give birth to only one child and send him to public school.
Manage your resources and learn to live a minimalist life


The rest of the world are chasing shadows.



All these skills are lies
Supply is already more than demand.


That my friends is the gospel truth.

Ebonygeek:

Hi Angelfrost. I'm a freelance writer as well, but I'm not earning as much as I would like.

I've been doing it for a while now and I've gotten pretty good at it. I also read regularly. Any advice on how I can upgrade myself?

ibrocool:
To all the undergraduate and those serving the country right now, you need to do the following if you really want to make it in this country. I wish someone has told about it before I was still an undergraduate.

1. Graduating with first class does not guarantee you success. However, you need good grade to secure a high paying job.

2. Start planning for your future right now. Whatever business you wish to venture, start learning about it from someone that has succeeded in the business line.

3. Passion that does not guarantee a high income is a capital NO. You might not understand this right now until you marry and start having kids. Everything will become clearer to you.

4. Having a single source of income is very bad. Just imagine, what will happen if you loose your job?

5. It is easier to save money for your project when you are still under your parents' roof. My dear friend, don't get carried away by worldly things. When you make it, you will enjoy everything about life as you grow older.

6. There is no shame in learning from an artisan that is not as educated as you. Your primary aim is to learn and use your head as an educated fellow to brand yourself.

7. Keep the advice and meditate over it.

I wish you success in your endeavours.
Cheers to a bright future ��

Ogbeni2000:
I have completed Bsc, Msc and PhD at the age of 28 but I will never advice you to waste your time venturing into lecturing. Use all the energy you have to travel overseas for your post graduate. I was deceived into believing Nigeria will be better but it didn't get better. It is Nothing but slavery.