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Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 11:16am On Jun 16, 2022
I burst into FullStack development in 2019. Although I have about 10 years experience as a Wordpress website designer. Since then I have honed my skills and can comfortably take a job as a FullStack developer or a more specialized role as a Frontend or Backend developer.

The thing is my brother relocated to UK late last year with his family. Since then he has been trying to encourage me to relocate that my skills is in high demand. Besides, he tried to compare me with some of the guys working in the same field there that I have better skill than them.

Now the main issue is that I'm not keen yet on relocating. Personally I felt that there are so much problems in all sectors of the economy and the society in Nigeria and Africa as a whole which opens a lot of opportunities for developers. Besides, Nigeria is also becoming a destination of investment opportunities for startups. My first target now is to tap into these opportunities.

Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.

If I succumb to the pressure from my brother, I could abandoned some of these projects especially the ones in the pipeline.

I know if I set my mind on it I can easily get sponsored for relocation with my level of skills. But I'm not sure if that will be a great move at this point in time. I have never really like to be employed. I like to be my own boss and possibly employ others.

Now I have two options, established a startup here in Nigeria and if time permits work remotely or relocate to work in a company for around £45000 - £75000 per annum.

How will you approach this.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by parkervero(m): 11:21am On Jun 16, 2022
Always talk in dollars or pounds or Euro. Talking in naira will make one think it huge money when it's not.

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Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 11:29am On Jun 16, 2022
parkervero:
Always talk in dollars or pounds or Euro. Talking in naira will make one think it huge money when it's not.
ok. If you mean my contract, it's a local project and we agreed payment should be in Naira. By the way I worked with people from around the world there is no big deal in pounds or dollar. If I'm working with a foreign client as a freelancer, I looked at what's the worth of the project at international level and charge you the dollar or pounds equivalent. And if I'm working on a local Project, I looked at what's the worth of the project at international level and bill you the Naira equivalent. What's important is not the currency but the value of financial and other rewards you get back.

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Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by parkervero(m): 11:54am On Jun 16, 2022
realunclej:
ok. If you mean my contract, it's a local project and we agreed payment should be in Naira. By the way I worked with people from around the world there is no big deal in pounds or dollar. If I'm working with a foreign client as a freelancer, I looked at what's the worth of the project at international level and charge you the dollar or pounds equivalent. And if I'm working on a local Project, I looked at what's the worth of the project at international level and bill you the Naira equivalent. What's important is not the currency but the value of financial and other rewards you get back.
Your stack is backend, I presume. What primary PL do you use? I might want to connect with you. I have experience in Core Java, OOP, Spring/Springboot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate and SQL.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 11:56am On Jun 16, 2022
parkervero:

Your stack is backend, I presume. What primary PL do you use? I might want to connect with you. I have experience in Core Java, OOP, Spring/Springboot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate and SQL.
I do FullStack. But for Backend I'm good with Node.js and 80% Python/Django. Others are frameworks and associated techs which I'm good to go with.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by airsaylongcome: 12:49pm On Jun 16, 2022
parkervero:

Your stack is backend, I presume. What primary PL do you use? I might want to connect with you. I have experience in Core Java, OOP, Spring/Springboot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate and SQL.

I know a FOSS Fintech project built around your skillset and would benefit from your contributions
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by parkervero(m): 4:17pm On Jun 16, 2022
airsaylongcome:


I know a FOSS Fintech project built around your skillset and would benefit from your contributions
Any openings ? Do they ask leetcode-like questions in interview?
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by macnino399: 4:39pm On Jun 16, 2022
realunclej:
I burst into FullStack development in 2019. Although I have about 10 years experience as a Wordpress website designer. Since then I have honed my skills and can comfortably take a job as a FullStack developer or a more specialized role as a Frontend or Backend developer.

The thing is my brother relocated to UK late last year with his family. Since then he has been trying to encourage me to relocate that my skills is in high demand. Besides, he tried to compare me with some of the guys working in the same field there that I have better skill than them.

Now the main issue is that I'm not keen yet on relocating. Personally I felt that there are so much problems in all sectors of the economy and the society in Nigeria and Africa as a whole which opens a lot of opportunities for developers. Besides, Nigeria is also becoming a destination of investment opportunities for startups. My first target now is to tap into these opportunities.

Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.

If I succumb to the pressure from my brother, I could abandoned some of these projects especially the ones in the pipeline.

I know if I set my mind on it I can easily get sponsored for relocation with my level of skills. But I'm not sure if that will be a great move at this point in time. I have never really like to be employed. I like to be my own boss and possibly employ others.

Now I have two options, established a startup here in Nigeria and if time permits work remotely or relocate to work in a company for around £45000 - £75000 per annum.

How will you approach this.

Noted.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by Maclink288: 4:43pm On Jun 16, 2022
realunclej:
I burst into FullStack development in 2019. Although I have about 10 years experience as a Wordpress website designer. Since then I have honed my skills and can comfortably take a job as a FullStack developer or a more specialized role as a Frontend or Backend developer.

The thing is my brother relocated to UK late last year with his family. Since then he has been trying to encourage me to relocate that my skills is in high demand. Besides, he tried to compare me with some of the guys working in the same field there that I have better skill than them.

Now the main issue is that I'm not keen yet on relocating. Personally I felt that there are so much problems in all sectors of the economy and the society in Nigeria and Africa as a whole which opens a lot of opportunities for developers. Besides, Nigeria is also becoming a destination of investment opportunities for startups. My first target now is to tap into these opportunities.

Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.

If I succumb to the pressure from my brother, I could abandoned some of these projects especially the ones in the pipeline.

I know if I set my mind on it I can easily get sponsored for relocation with my level of skills. But I'm not sure if that will be a great move at this point in time. I have never really like to be employed. I like to be my own boss and possibly employ others.

Now I have two options, established a startup here in Nigeria and if time permits work remotely or relocate to work in a company for around £45000 - £75000 per annum.

How will you approach this.

Okay.
Incase you choose establishing a startup, I could be your UI/UX designer if the role is available.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 6:38pm On Jun 16, 2022
Maclink288:

Okay.
Incase you choose establishing a startup, I could be your UI/UX designer if the role is available.
I'll quote this.

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Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by bet9ja(m): 8:00pm On Jun 16, 2022
realunclej:
I burst into FullStack development in 2019. Although I have about 10 years experience as a Wordpress website designer. Since then I have honed my skills and can comfortably take a job as a FullStack developer or a more specialized role as a Frontend or Backend developer.

The thing is my brother relocated to UK late last year with his family. Since then he has been trying to encourage me to relocate that my skills is in high demand. Besides, he tried to compare me with some of the guys working in the same field there that I have better skill than them.

Now the main issue is that I'm not keen yet on relocating. Personally I felt that there are so much problems in all sectors of the economy and the society in Nigeria and Africa as a whole which opens a lot of opportunities for developers. Besides, Nigeria is also becoming a destination of investment opportunities for startups. My first target now is to tap into these opportunities.

Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.

If I succumb to the pressure from my brother, I could abandoned some of these projects especially the ones in the pipeline.

I know if I set my mind on it I can easily get sponsored for relocation with my level of skills. But I'm not sure if that will be a great move at this point in time. I have never really like to be employed. I like to be my own boss and possibly employ others.

Now I have two options, established a startup here in Nigeria and if time permits work remotely or relocate to work in a company for around £45000 - £75000 per annum.

How will you approach this.


I will advise you to continue growing your establishment while positioning yourself for any opportunities. We seems to be facing the same situation.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by Nobody: 8:38pm On Jun 16, 2022
But why are u still begging people to buy 2k data from you bro with all this achievements

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Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 9:22pm On Jun 16, 2022
bet9ja:


I will advise you to continue growing your establishment while positioning yourself for any opportunities. We seems to be facing the same situation.
thanks. I have a registered business name and that's what I've been using for all my contracts and project. But I'm now in the process of registering a LTD company and getting all government licences to carry out it services for government entities. I still fill that's the best situation for me but I need to convince my bro who is insisting I should relocate
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 9:23pm On Jun 16, 2022
GREATIGBOMAN:
But why are u still begging people to buy 2k data from you bro with all this achievements
POC I'm not begging. But it's an offer. If you're interested you can indicate. As with any offer it's time bind.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by Nobody: 9:41pm On Jun 16, 2022
realunclej:
POC I'm not begging. But it's an offer. If you're interested you can indicate. As with any offer it's time bind.

I'm interested in 2.5k deal
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 10:25pm On Jun 16, 2022
GREATIGBOMAN:


I'm interested in 2.5k deal
sorry the deal is now closed. I closed the thread
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by Nobody: 11:16pm On Jun 16, 2022
realunclej:
sorry the deal is now closed. I closed the thread
Ok
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by LikeAking: 1:03am On Jun 17, 2022
realunclej:
I burst into FullStack development in 2019. Although I have about 10 years experience as a Wordpress website designer. Since then I have honed my skills and can comfortably take a job as a FullStack developer or a more specialized role as a Frontend or Backend developer.

The thing is my brother relocated to UK late last year with his family. Since then he has been trying to encourage me to relocate that my skills is in high demand. Besides, he tried to compare me with some of the guys working in the same field there that I have better skill than them.

Now the main issue is that I'm not keen yet on relocating. Personally I felt that there are so much problems in all sectors of the economy and the society in Nigeria and Africa as a whole which opens a lot of opportunities for developers. Besides, Nigeria is also becoming a destination of investment opportunities for startups. My first target now is to tap into these opportunities.

Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.

If I succumb to the pressure from my brother, I could abandoned some of these projects especially the ones in the pipeline.

I know if I set my mind on it I can easily get sponsored for relocation with my level of skills. But I'm not sure if that will be a great move at this point in time. I have never really like to be employed. I like to be my own boss and possibly employ others.

Now I have two options, established a startup here in Nigeria and if time permits work remotely or relocate to work in a company for around £45000 - £75000 per annum.

How will you approach this.


See people wey carry oil for head.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by Nobody: 1:07am On Jun 17, 2022
realunclej:


Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.


Based on this information, I would say stay in Nigeria and build your business because you are making more money than most devs in Nigeria already. Most people I know who relocate need a second passport.

If you really want a second passport, you can just acquire Citizenship by Investment in specific countries next year for $100,000 - $150,000. As you are already making money in big numbers. That money should be easy for you to get.

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Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 6:02am On Jun 17, 2022
truthsayer009:


Based on this information, I would say stay in Nigeria and build your business because you are making more money than most devs in Nigeria already. Most people I know who relocate need a second passport.

If you really want a second passport, you can just acquire Citizenship by Investment in specific countries next year for $100,000 - $150,000. As you are already making money in big numbers. That money should be easy for you to get.
that's a huge info. Thanks
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by motionarena: 8:09am On Jun 17, 2022
realunclej:
I burst into FullStack development in 2019. Although I have about 10 years experience as a Wordpress website designer. Since then I have honed my skills and can comfortably take a job as a FullStack developer or a more specialized role as a Frontend or Backend developer.

The thing is my brother relocated to UK late last year with his family. Since then he has been trying to encourage me to relocate that my skills is in high demand. Besides, he tried to compare me with some of the guys working in the same field there that I have better skill than them.

Now the main issue is that I'm not keen yet on relocating. Personally I felt that there are so much problems in all sectors of the economy and the society in Nigeria and Africa as a whole which opens a lot of opportunities for developers. Besides, Nigeria is also becoming a destination of investment opportunities for startups. My first target now is to tap into these opportunities.

Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.

If I succumb to the pressure from my brother, I could abandoned some of these projects especially the ones in the pipeline.

I know if I set my mind on it I can easily get sponsored for relocation with my level of skills. But I'm not sure if that will be a great move at this point in time. I have never really like to be employed. I like to be my own boss and possibly employ others.

Now I have two options, established a startup here in Nigeria and if time permits work remotely or relocate to work in a company for around £45000 - £75000 per annum.

How will you approach this.


Working remotely in Naija is cruise life oo I work for a US based company ServiceNow company as a Devops and Cloud engineer.
I reside in VI with a well furnished apartment.

I am managing 1 car 4 now though I can get multiple.
I have 4ucked numerous high class babes in island wink
Them dey think say I be yahoo boy. grin

The life is the best man.

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Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by tensazangetsu20(m): 8:37am On Jun 17, 2022
motionarena:


Working remotely in Naija is cruise life oo I work for a US based company ServiceNow company as a Devops and Cloud engineer.
I reside in VI with a well furnished apartment.

I am managing 1 car 4 now though I can get multiple.
I have 4ucked numerous high class babes in island wink
Them dey think say I be yahoo boy. ;

The life is the best man.

Wow servicenow is a very big company. Servicenow developers are even in high demand all over the world.

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Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by motionarena: 9:01am On Jun 17, 2022
tensazangetsu20:


Wow servicenow is a very big company. Servicenow developers are even in high demand all over the world.
yes bro u got it right
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 9:58am On Jun 17, 2022
motionarena:


Working remotely in Naija is cruise life oo I work for a US based company ServiceNow company as a Devops and Cloud engineer.
I reside in VI with a well furnished apartment.

I am managing 1 car 4 now though I can get multiple.
I have 4ucked numerous high class babes in island wink
Them dey think say I be yahoo boy. grin

The life is the best man.
that's the point I'm trying to drive at. I know with my current skill level I can easily get engaged as a remote engineer. But I'm still taking some high paying job courses where you have less than 0.5% market supply. My approach would be to develop an application targeting Nigeria and Africa at large with these skills set and use it for my portfolio.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by Newusername(m): 10:53am On Jun 17, 2022
realunclej:
that's the point I'm trying to drive at. I know with my current skill level I can easily get engaged as a remote engineer. But I'm still taking some [b]high paying job course[/b]s where you have less than 0.5% market supply. My approach would be to develop an application targeting Nigeria and Africa at large with these skills set and use it for my portfolio.

Good morning, I will like to know about some of these courses.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 11:08am On Jun 17, 2022
Newusername:


Good morning, I will like to know about some of these courses.
some deep courses on big data, AI and Analytics
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by Newusername(m): 11:13am On Jun 17, 2022
realunclej:
some deep courses on big data, AI and Analytics

Thank you for your response.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by anzaku47(m): 1:06pm On Jun 17, 2022
realunclej:
I burst into FullStack development in 2019. Although I have about 10 years experience as a Wordpress website designer. Since then I have honed my skills and can comfortably take a job as a FullStack developer or a more specialized role as a Frontend or Backend developer.

The thing is my brother relocated to UK late last year with his family. Since then he has been trying to encourage me to relocate that my skills is in high demand. Besides, he tried to compare me with some of the guys working in the same field there that I have better skill than them.

Now the main issue is that I'm not keen yet on relocating. Personally I felt that there are so much problems in all sectors of the economy and the society in Nigeria and Africa as a whole which opens a lot of opportunities for developers. Besides, Nigeria is also becoming a destination of investment opportunities for startups. My first target now is to tap into these opportunities.

Recently, I signed a contract worth over N11million for the expansion of my first project. And I expect more of such expansion to still take place. By my calculation if one product could generate already about N17million from one client, there is no telling what will happen when I officially roll it out in the market. I'm also working on a couple of other software to address other business and societal need which will require my presence in Nigeria to make it work.

If I succumb to the pressure from my brother, I could abandoned some of these projects especially the ones in the pipeline.

I know if I set my mind on it I can easily get sponsored for relocation with my level of skills. But I'm not sure if that will be a great move at this point in time. I have never really like to be employed. I like to be my own boss and possibly employ others.

Now I have two options, established a startup here in Nigeria and if time permits work remotely or relocate to work in a company for around £45000 - £75000 per annum.

How will you approach this.

Hey boss.. I have been following you for quite a while.
Please do you have an academy or platform where you breed guys.
Please help me.
I am a farmer.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by realunclej(m): 1:16pm On Jun 17, 2022
anzaku47:

Hey boss.. I have been following you for quite a while.
Please do you have an academy or platform where you breed guys.
Please help me.
I am a farmer.
you can check my signature. I'm currently running a project driven FullStack Developer Certification Training program.
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by SuperWriter(f): 1:28pm On Jun 17, 2022
bet9ja:


I will advise you to continue growing your establishment while positioning yourself for any opportunities. We seems to be facing the same situation.

Good afternoon sir,

I'm currently learning Software Engineering with Java.
Please can I be under your mentorship?

This is my WhatsApp number
09163224301
Re: Should I Relocate Or Work Remotely As A Developer? by SuperWriter(f): 1:32pm On Jun 17, 2022
realunclej:
you can check my signature. I'm currently running a project driven FullStack Developer Certification Training program.
Is it a software developer or a web developer course?

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