alfredilly:
Most big corporation like banking sectors pay a starter about $120k annually. That is approximately 30 million naira which if broken down to monthly salary give about 2.5 million naira. That is the allure of working in affluent nations. Many Nigerian who understands that gap between salary scale in Nigeria and advance country have embraced the privilege. A medical doctor frustrated with poor pay in Nigera left Nigerian university teaching hospital for UK and within a year, he was sending 2 million naira to his wife in Nigeria.

executivegej:


U de craze! So if earn 500k in Naija so you are better than one with 5k income in Toronto.

With your no light, children school fees, flooding, Covid, useless green passport abbl

Gerrard59:


Please which countries did they leave to? Legal or illegal migration? Did they study in universities over there? What kind of schools? I understand my questions are quite personal but since it's a faceless forum, maybe you could breakdown things. I ask because the entire picture should be shown.

Thanks.

gimakon:


Um, its 450,000 naira = $1600
His friend went overseas for virtually the same role, he was doing in Nigeria and presently earns $7000/month for remote jobs.
I have been in thoughts... Hence i decided to ask..

bluefilm:


But why are you so focused on death?

That shows that you have such a terrible negative mindset about life.

Bros don't give up.

Opportunity dey for naija o!

Problem is just that so many people don't want to start small.

And not only that.

So many people are not that skilled.

Take the guy being described in thread.

It was his skill that gave him to opportunity to start thinking of migrating.

Everybody is just complaining about the stress and difficulties being experienced in naija.

But how many people are willing to tackle those problems?

Since everybody is complaining that there is no steady electricity, what stops our engineers from giving us solar solutions?

I don't want to start sounding like another unrealistic motivational speaker but I believe you have an idea of what I am trying to say.

Think about this.

What if the Americans, the Europeans, the Japanese, the Chinese and the rest of these countries our people like to escape to for a better life didn't build their countries to become what they are today?

mamatwiny:

Remote jobs have stability issue. You can be fired anytime

planetx:
98% of Nigerians living in the US have never held a job paying $80,000 per annum or more, lol keep deceiving yourselves. Most Nigerians in the US are either driving uber, amazon or if they are females nursing aid or maybe a nurse. Vast majority are average, the only saving grace is the terrible exchange rate.

sharpman1:


Wrong!!!

At 120k per annum, federal income tax bracket is 24% and your effective tax rate can be less than 20%.

Also, you do not need to live in a $1,500 per month apartment.

Goodvibes007:

My initial education was Nigerian. I had to go back to a Canadian Uni for the extra 16months program. It worked like magic. Yes they hold their own education in high esteem. If I hadn't done that program, who knows if I would still be on my security job.
This thing ehhn, it requires a lot of patience and planning.
Now my wife and I rake over $200k a year. After taxes at source, we are still left with around 135k to 140k. After all bills, expenses, remittance to naija, and other payments, we are still saving $50k per year.

gimakon:
A quick question I want to ask and know hearts of peeps.

I have a badass programmer pal. Full stack engineer. Recently did a job for someone, and made some real good cash. Like up to $120,000. The money came from building software for 3 microfinance banks in the country.
He earns over 450,000 Naira as salary here in Nigeria as well. We got talking yesterday and he's telling me he cannot stay in Nigeria, that he's resigning immediately after lock down for airports are over.

His argument is 450,000 Nigerian Naira equals
1,162.97 United States Dollar, wheras in the US / Canada for instance, the salary is way higher.

Question is what do you think ?

seankafor:
Lol, does Nigeria spend dollar?
If he makes let's say 5k$ over there, he won't be any different from someone making 500k here because over there he I'll still spend in $ not naira.. unless he is talking about serene environment which also comes with its own downside like racism and stuffs.

For me 500k# here over 5k$ there anyday anytime

sharpman1:


Lol.

I think you have been rolling with illegal immigrants....or people that don't have good qualifications and experience good

alfredilly:
Most big corporation like banking sectors pay a starter about $120k annually. That is approximately 30 million naira which if broken down to monthly salary give about 2.5 million naira. That is the allure of working in affluent nations. Many Nigerian who understands that gap between salary scale in Nigeria and advance country have embraced the privilege. A medical doctor frustrated with poor pay in Nigera left Nigerian university teaching hospital for UK and within a year, he was sending 2 million naira to his wife in Nigeria.

planetx:
Everyone is earning six figures in corporate America on an anonymous forum, I don't need to roll with illegal immigrants to know that the vast majority of Nigerians living in the US are only Naira rich because of the terrible exchange rate.

gnykelly:
there's no point for him to stay. I'm very sure your friend uses Apple laptop and he might be half way through a job. if policeman called SARS sees that and see codes on his laptop gbam yahoo boy. he will be harassed. and forced to part with money.

in January $1=350
June $1=450.
dec$1=??!

as a young guy in Nigeria you're not expected to be rich if you are and since you work remotely from home. boom your smiling neighbors will snitch and call efcc to arrest you.

you're swimming against the muddy tide.

in foreign countries the sky is your limits.

even if you set up your room with 10 laptop insofar you didn't breach security no problem.

you will be exposed to more opportunities.

xandy84:
You absolutely do not have a clue of what you are talking about. Bank of America just increase employees wages to minimum of $20 per hour. Banking sector is the least paying cooperate sector in America except you are executives. The problem about NL advice is people who are yet to get into a plane will tell you how to live your life in UK and US. To many ignoramus on this forum, look at that one saying banks in America start their employees with $120,000.

Gideon283:
What I tell people is full stack programming and robotics programming is the future, I.e where the next world is going...

I'm currently doing my masters in Mechatronics Engineering, would have gone halve way if not he pandemic.

I must finish a hands-on robotics and machine programming in Germany.

So guys don't limit your dreams, aim very high and strive to achieve it.

If you don't know how to raise funds, this will surely be your startup.

https://www.nairaland.com/5928560/ship-goods-1688-nigeriasell-online

xandy84:
You absolutely do not have a clue of what you are talking about. Bank of America just increase employees wages to minimum of $20 per hour. Banking sector is the least paying cooperate sector in America except you are executives. The problem about NL advice is people who are yet to get into a plane will tell you how to live your life in UK and US.

GloShare:


Dont say what you dont know.

I earn less but I'm in a higher bracket. Dont be using exclamation Marks anyhow as if you know for sure.

After the federal tax, what about provincial?

What about EI deductions and compulsory retirement plan deductions?

Dont misinform people.

stacyadams:
He fit escape now if he get chance o,,time go reach to enter any country go dey triple hard

planetx:
Everyone is earning six figures in corporate America on an anonymous forum, I don't need to roll with illegal immigrants to know that the vast majority of Nigerians living in the US are only Naira rich because of the terrible exchange rate.

planetx:
98% of Nigerians living in the US have never held a job paying $80,000 per annum or more, lol keep deceiving yourselves. Most Nigerians in the US are either driving uber, amazon or if they are females nursing aid or maybe a nurse. Vast majority are average, the only saving grace is the terrible exchange rate.

seankafor:
Lol, does Nigeria spend dollar?
If he makes let's say 5k$ over there, he won't be any different from someone making 500k here because over there he I'll still spend in $ not naira.. unless he is talking about serene environment which also comes with its own downside like racism and stuffs.

For me 500k# here over 5k$ there anyday anytime

STENON:
Your pal is not telling you th truth.

planetx:
98% of Nigerians living in the US have never held a job paying $80,000 per annum or more, lol keep deceiving yourselves. Most Nigerians in the US are either driving uber, amazon or if they are females nursing aid or maybe a nurse. Vast majority are average, the only saving grace is the terrible exchange rate.

sharpman1:


No one said anything about six figures.

You said 80k (is 80k six figures?) and that was what i was addressing. How can you say 98% of Nigerians living in the US never held a job paying $80k? Are you a joker?

I understand that a six figure salary is a lot but saying 98% of Nigerians earn less than 80k means the people you know are illegals or don't have the capacity to earn above 80k.