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Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Chisombili(op): 4:11pm On Feb 16

I've noticed that Radiography is one of the most underrated medical courses in Nigeria. Most JAMBites scrolling through the JAMB brochure don't even consider it.

I studied Radiography and honestly, it wasn't even my first choice. But looking back now I'm incredibly grateful.

Some things I discovered along the way:
It is one of the most lucrative medical courses globally

Work-life balance is far better than Medicine or Nursing
With AI now entering healthcare, Radiographers are becoming more valuable than ever
It is less crowded meaning you can become an expert faster.

Has anyone here studied Radiography or considered it? What stopped you from choosing it?

https://studentradiographer4./2026/02/16/radiography-chose-me-studying-radiography-nigeria/

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by harsysky(m): 7:18pm On Feb 17

I had a friend who chose radiography then and some folks thoght he must have lost his brain. It didn't take the guy much time to relocate just because the course is being sought-after even in many European countries. It is an untapped niche

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by wallrichy: 7:20pm On Feb 17

That's great. That course has always been overlooked but with emmergence of AI in all its splendour. The course is the new bride to the world.....

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Apcshit: 7:20pm On Feb 17

It's a good field ,more power to your elbow

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Freshandfitpod: 7:20pm On Feb 17

Who still dey go school for this country?

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by SeunDeCraze: 7:25pm On Feb 17

Make una de giv una sef hope...
Na destiny be koko

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by datola: 7:29pm On Feb 17

I doubt if there is an employed radiographer.

There must be something that's discouraging people from going for the profession and I think it's the work hazard involved.

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by folake4u: 7:32pm On Feb 17

It is an untapped niche course indeed and lucrative in advanced countries.

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Ndidi2: 7:32pm On Feb 17

My son was given radiography last year but we insisted he sit for another jamb to get the desired course but unfortunately he still didn't get it this year but was given unrelated course . quite painful

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by GorillaApp(m): 7:35pm On Feb 17

Chisombili:
https://studentradiographer4./2026/02/16/radiography-chose-me-studying-radiography-nigeria/

How is Ai playing a role?
I know one several years ago. He has engagement with several hospitals and clinics. They are in short supply. Na this kind field I dey like

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by promise4040: 7:44pm On Feb 17

Estate Management is now the real deal. It stretches far beyond what you think of it.

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by LordIsaac(m): 7:55pm On Feb 17

It's not just a course; it's a skill!

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by TheStoriesOfMan: 7:57pm On Feb 17

So you study radiography?

Jesus Christ!

Chai....ewwwoooo

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by TONYE001(m): 8:12pm On Feb 17

Radiography is a very lucrative profession in healthcare.

It's also relatively easier for radiographers to migrate and link up with international positions on the global platform...compared to some of the healthcare disciplines including medicine.

My only worry is the associated hazard.

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Chiefupper: 8:19pm On Feb 17

A friend of mine was given PR in Canada because he studied this course

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Eniolohunda: 8:25pm On Feb 17

You are right. I'm a nurse in the states and I recognize how valuable radiography is and I'm also trying to encourage the younger ones to consider it. It's always good to do the course that can make you independent.

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by LabStores: 8:38pm On Feb 17

I too like that course... It's very lucrative but difficult to study, if you don't like calculations....

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by sandra2025(f): 8:43pm On Feb 17

Chisombili:
https://studentradiographer4./2026/02/16/radiography-chose-me-studying-radiography-nigeria/

There was a guy who told me that Radiographers are well respected and earns well in one of the best federal teaching hospitals in Nigeria.

Therefore, radiography is a sweet course.

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by chinchum(m): 9:12pm On Feb 17

AI is taking over that course. With artificial intelligence using pattern recognition, i will not recommend anyone studying that course now, except radiography technicians to fix the equipment.

Many people are still underestimating the coming tsunami effect of AI on careers/jobs in the next 5-10 years. It will do a better job than any human radiographer. if you doubt, upload your xray for analysis on chat gpt 5.2, a basic AI and see how well it will analyse and tell you the result.

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by sonnie10: 9:26pm On Feb 17

This is so true especially if you are detail oriented.

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Moskido: 9:40pm On Feb 17

Chisombili:
https://studentradiographer4./2026/02/16/radiography-chose-me-studying-radiography-nigeria/

So where are u now,chisom?
My brother is currently in UNIBEN reading radiography!! He is in 300level now

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by wunmi590(m): 9:52pm On Feb 17

Is one of the best course, but people run away from it, alot of people are not in the profession, may be beczuze of the Nigeria factor...

I found myself in the middle of an x-ray and I was told that the the man passed not around, his wife gave birth, that mesn we woukd have to wait for him for like 2weeks till he will be back or we go to a private lab to do it....

They need more hands in the field and people are not doing the course

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by wunmi590(m): 9:54pm On Feb 17

datola:
I doubt if there is an employed radiographer.

There must be something that's discouraging people from going for the profession and I think it's the work hazard involved.

It is the salary, I was told they underpay them

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by wunmi590(m): 9:56pm On Feb 17

chinchum:
AI is taking over that course. With artificial intelligence using pattern recognition, i will not recommend anyone studying that course now, except radiography technicians to fix the equipment.

Many people are still underestimating the coming tsunami effect of AI on careers/jobs in the next 5-10 years. It will do a better job than any human radiographer. if you doubt, upload your xray for analysis on chat gpt 5.2, a basic AI and see how well it will analyse and tell you the result.

You are right, i did upload my x-ray on it and it analysed it in detail, infact the way the radiographer did, he even did a better job than him....

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Hassanmaye(m): 11:42pm On Feb 17

chinchum:
AI is taking over that course. With artificial intelligence using pattern recognition, i will not recommend anyone studying that course now, except radiography technicians to fix the equipment.

Many people are still underestimating the coming tsunami effect of AI on careers/jobs in the next 5-10 years. It will do a better job than any human radiographer. if you doubt, upload your xray for analysis on chat gpt 5.2, a basic AI and see how well it will analyse and tell you the result.

This is seriously scary, you mean AI can take over radiography? No no I please stop scaring us, AI is making medicine a joke joke, we are not safe

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by ufotunang: 12:59am On Feb 18

datola:
I doubt if there is an employed radiographer.

There must be something that's discouraging people from going for the profession and I think it's the work hazard involved.

..a hospital cannot do without an x-ray department..it's an important dept in an hospital..they are many medical cases where the medical doctor will tell a patient to do x-ray before the doctor pin point and have a clear picture of the problem before he can start treating the patient or do surgery
.so they should be jobs for them

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by Kaczynski: 1:23am On Feb 18

Radiography will be replaced very easily machine just as CRT was replaced by LED and it is only a matter of time.

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by ponlear(m): 2:55am On Feb 18

I know one or two about health-care and this piece is 100% true. Google resuscitation officer for more info

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by popp(m): 3:04am On Feb 18

Freshandfitpod:
Who still dey go school for this country?

It's a reason you can't write English

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by popp(m): 3:06am On Feb 18

promise4040:
Estate Management is now the real deal. It stretches far beyond what you think of it.

How? You mean those Agents that look for accommodations for people?

Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by goslowgoslow(m): 6:39am On Feb 18

LabStores:
I too like that course... It's very lucrative but difficult to study, if you don't like calculations....

Which calculation wey dey inside wey pass engineering?

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Re: Radiography Chose Me: What Every Jambite Should Know by deadie(m): 6:39am On Feb 18

chinchum:
AI is taking over that course. With artificial intelligence using pattern recognition, i will not recommend anyone studying that course now, except radiography technicians to fix the equipment.

Many people are still underestimating the coming tsunami effect of AI on careers/jobs in the next 5-10 years. It will do a better job than any human radiographer. if you doubt, upload your xray for analysis on chat gpt 5.2, a basic AI and see how well it will analyse and tell you the result.

You have no idea what you are talking about. The job of a radiographer is not to interprete, but rather to acquire medical images. AI has no effect on radigraphy.

Someone has to prepare patient, put them in the appropriate clothing, position them for the imaging procedure, take the necessary radiation protection measures and acquire the image. Physical interaction with the patient is needed, so radiography is pretty safe.

I studied radiography in for my Bachelors, practiced a bit, then acquired more training and moved to another field. But I will not discourage anyone from studying the course.

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