oyek691:
@folakemi. Sorry i dont think you can get jobs over here without speaking french. And to increase your odds of getting jobs you should have experince.( even 1 year) But dont worry i guess you can work in companies such as african development bank e.t.c
But you need french

heaven4me:
@harzontorh and oyek691,please can u help a brother trying to relocate down there with a link through which I can get a teaching hob in a bilingual school..I am currently teaching in a bilingual school here in Benin republic but thinking of migrating down to ivory coast for better opportunities, more so,my wage here isn't too OK hence my decision to relocate .I have fallen in love with francophone countries else I would have gone to Ghana but Abidjan is beckoning on me.Please harzontorh and oyek,if you know any of the schools I can apply from here,pls recommend me,thanks.

Harzontorh:


okay. I highly recommend :

INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE COTE D'IVOIRE (FRENCH INSTITUTE)

Two different French language courses:

1/ Francais General (FG) - General French
For French speaking people who wish to improve their written or spoken French

2/ Francais Langue Etrangere (FLE) - French as a Foreign Language
For non-French speakers who wish to learn the French language and practice it on a daily basis.

Address: Avenue Jean Mermoz
08 BP 2346 ABIDJAN 08

and

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE:

Translation and interpretation services.
Language training courses : English and French classes for kids and adults at the institute.

Corporate group training programs can be held in people's offices (in-company language courses) or at the institute.

Address: Résidence Aziz, Rue Des Jardins -Deux Plateaux – Cocody

goodieuzo:

Can I live in youpougon,and still attend the school in Avenue jean mermoz?I need to learn French but I like to live in youpougon axis.

ifyalways:
@Topic, I lived and worked a bit in Abidjan so heres my piece :

WORK : If you don't speak,write and understand perfect French, forget about corporate jobs.

BUSINESS: Buying and selling works. Clothes, beauty products, household articles, food items are all hotcakes. the market is mostly controlled by Lebanese, Turkish and Nigerians. Mauritanians and Nigeriens are into mini marts(what we know as stores/small supermarket) . Laundry and bars/Pubs is also another nice biz. Ivorians love their drink, food and women. Restaurants and food kisoks is also profitable but neatness and presentation is a MUST else na you go chop your food.

SCHOOL: Don't be deceived, English schools are expensive but worth it. Lots of private Unis especially in Cocody area that teach in English.

ACCOMMODATION : For luxury look at Bietry, Riveria, Plauteu, Cocody and Deux Plateu area. For middle class look at Marcory remblais, Trechville, Kumasi, Vridi, France Amerique. Abobo, Youpougon etc areas are for the lowest income earners. However, security, amenities are basically same regardless of which part of the town you stay. utility bills are strictly per as you use meaning each individual has his/her own meters . Light bill comes out and is paid once in 3 months, water every 2 months and its very affordable. Constant light and water is guaranteed and you dare NOT owe for utility. To rent a house, You need to have a maximum of your 3 months rent paid upfront and one month as caution ,total 4 months rent payable upfront. You wanna pay more? at your discretion.
Unfurnished S/C in Luxury areas goes from 60,000 cefa per month, middle class starts from 30,000 cefas while in places like Abobo, you'd get from 15,000 cefa per month. Luxury furnished apartments start from 100,000 cefa per month.

DOCUMENTATION: Besides your international passport, each individual , citizens and locals alike are expected to have two identity cards. Very important and more important than your passport sef. First is the identity card from the Nigerian Embassy then the identity card from Police which also doubles as residence permit. To obtain both are easy and quite straightforward : Go to 9ja embassy, fill out some forms plus your passport photo, your id card is issued withing 2 weeks tops. Armed with the id card, go to any police station close to your house and apply for residence permit. very easy.
Without both documents, be ready to be bribing your way out of every police check point (mille Franc) and blimey you can get as much as 10 checkpoints in a 10KM trip, most wont even take bribe but would take you to the police station where you would be made to go farm for free for the Government for 24 hours.

FOOD,SOCIAL LIFE : Food is cheap, beer expensive. LOL their women love 9ja men and are quite charming. If you are single, chances are you might end up marrying them.

What else? . . .

heaven4me:
Thanks @Harzontorh,I appreciate. But pls,cocody and accra where is more developed?Thanks

ifyalways:

Why would you want to live at Youpougon?

oyek691:
@folakemi. Sorry i dont think you can get jobs over here without speaking french. And to increase your odds of getting jobs you should have experince.( even 1 year) But dont worry i guess you can work in companies such as african development bank e.t.c
But you need french

goodieuzo:

Can I live in youpougon,and still attend the school in Avenue jean mermoz?I need to learn French but I like to live in youpougon axis.

vocalprince:


My dear please I really need help o!!!
I studied a paramedical course and have up to 2years working experience in Laboratory services plus close to one year Sales experience in a pharmaceutical company.
I am also into beauty and I do; Pedicure, manicure, nails (both local and gel polish), hair, eye lashes and carving of eyebrows plus massage.
I just want to leave Nigeria in the next couple of months,...
1). How much do I need
2). What are my chances of securing a job or using my skill
3). Who do I trust to help me blend into the system?

God Bless U.

CHRISTIANO7779:
Tanx God 4 seeing dis thread @ d rite tym pls house my question is what business i can do i mean tinx to buy cheaper in Abidjan and sell here in Nigeria to make gud profit . Pls someone help a broda here ooo

goodieuzo:

I think is a middle class suburb and it be cheaper for me as I don't have much money.
Please can I book accommodation from Nigeria?

DexterousOne:



Nice and informative...
However, for the permits, are we supposed to pay for them?
or they are free?

CHRISTIANO7779:
Tanx God 4 seeing dis thread @ d rite tym pls house my question is what business i can do i mean tinx to buy cheaper in Abidjan and sell here in Nigeria to make gud profit . Pls someone help a broda here ooo

CHRISTIANO7779:
Pls answer my question ooo

Harzontorh:


As it has been said that nobody give you ideas, depends on you. But i will just suggest for you:

- Buy Clothings there and send to Nigeria for sales (wholesales)
- Bags and women acessories (thats still buying and transporting)
- If you are capable, open a shop in Abidjan, sell Electrical appliances
- If you have money, join the car parts and machine bussiness
- Open a marquis fastest profitable bussiness in Abidjan. FOOD HOUSE "allocodrome''
- Beer Houses or Just a shop of retailing drinks and breweries (same as above)
- Beauty stuff, marquillage, makeup shop (best), Hair dressing (you will sell like madt), Beauty House

JUST GIVING SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS WILL SHARE SOME PICTURES AS USUAL