₦airaland Forum

Good morning house.

With how things are going in Nigeria now, I’m honestly curious.

Do you think it’s wiser to focus on getting a university degree,
or to learn a practical skill (tech, tailoring, digital marketing, etc.) early?

We’ve seen graduates struggling for years.
We’ve also seen people without degrees earning well because of skills.

If you were advising a 17–20 year old today, what would you tell them to focus on?

Degree? Skill? Or both?

Let’s discuss realistically.

Both.... Even with 2hrs per day learning most skills online (or even only during weekends for physical skills like bakery, furniture), by the time you're done with your education. You'll be skilled at both worlds and ready to earn big bucks.

But whatever you choose, put your mind into it and reallllly be good. It may appear that most things are saturated, but the truth is that there are more half-baked people out there than truly skilled persons.

Do both, none is better than the other,it depends on the opportunity you are exposed to at any given time

Stephen0mozzy:
Both.... Even with 2hrs per day learning most skills online (or even only during weekends for physical skills like bakery, furniture), by the time you're done with your education. You'll be skilled at both worlds and ready to earn big bucks.

But whatever you choose, put your mind into it and reallllly be good. It may appear that most things are saturated, but the truth is that there are more half-baked people out there than truly skilled persons.

Trueeee 👌🏽
I like how you said “half-baked people” 😅

That’s the reality consistency beats saturation any day.

Quick question: if you had to advise someone with just 2 hours daily, what skill would give the fastest results in Nigeria right now?

rickpat:
Do both, none is better than the other,it depends on the opportunity you are exposed to at any given time

True, exposure really changes the game 👀

Even the same skill can make huge money for one person and flop for another depending on opportunities.

I’m curious
what would you say is the most underrated skill right now in Nigeria that people should focus on?

Various AI skills like prompting(prompt engineering),AI training, AI data analysis, infact everything AI is good...the world is moving too fast....cybersecurity too...even cybersecurity with AI...digital skills are vast..its just opportunity, but again let's be prepared to meet opportunities.....if you can japa..perfect..with those skills,you are good to go

Fharahyiola:
True, exposure really changes the game 👀

Even the same skill can make huge money for one person and flop for another depending on opportunities.

I’m curious
what would you say is the most underrated skill right now in Nigeria that people should focus on?