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This is good; we can get FX through remote work! India is doing it, Bangladesh is doing it. On the government's part, fixing electricity and making the environment conducive will go a long way.

On our part, we've created: b]"50 Foreign-Based Companies That Employ Remote Workers from Nigeria".[/b] This guide is designed to help you explore and apply to companies keen on hiring talents from Nigeria and earning in FX.

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As long as there's transparency and the goal is to ensure quality delivery of products and services without any undertone, why not? In so far as it does not hamper innovation as well. Just like the entertainment industry, some form of governance is welcome, but stakeholders should be consulted and involved in the process of developing such regulations, making it all-inclusive. If practitioners lack sufficient skills, or are not following good practice, provide programs that will train and upskill them, don't just close their business because this is providing food for them and families. There's creative and raw talent in Nigeria, and anything that would ensure we channel youth energy into positive, productive, and legal ventures is welcome.

As days pass, things get tougher, but hopefully, we can rise above the tide. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” - Chinese Proverb With the fluctuation of fx, getting remote jobs that pay in $$ will put you at an advantage; that is why we've meticulously curated a free ebook for you. "50 Foreign-Based Companies That Employ Remote Workers from Nigeria". This guide is designed to help you explore and apply to companies keen on hiring talents from Nigeria

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Also, share: If you are the only rich man in your community, you are poor. Don't hide information that will be helpful to your neighbors because when hunger strikes, you'd be their first point of call.

Shalom.

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Execution is the king!

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Hi, if you are a Christian, would you work on Sundays? Sundays are the days when you set aside time for service for God. Will you pick up your laptop to do any form of work, or would you rather not?

Thanks for this!

SmartMugu:
We can discuss here bro. How long have you been considering Cybersec and what area are you interested in. Cybersec itself is very broad and you need to know where you passion lies, EndPoint Security, Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Security etc, you just have to choose one or two areas and have faint knowledge of other areas.
For me, I majored in Network Security and Cloud Security. For Network Security, you have to have a decent knowledge of Cisco Networking - Routing and Switching , and decent understanding of major IDS/IPS and Firewalls like Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA / Firepower. For Cloud Security, you can easily pick up udemy courses on AWS Networking Security or Azure Networking and Security.

Like I mentioned, the areas of cybersecurity are many, so what works for one person may be boring to another.

Sorry I had to turn down the request for PM. I prefer we all learn from.one another here. Plus, I've been burnt in the past by others via PMs.
Cheers.

Thank you.

In your opinion, do you think there is an unfair bias for Nigerians if there are candidates from other countries with the same skill level for a remote role? Why do you think this bias exist and what can an individual do to mitigate it?

SmartMugu:
I never worked in Nigeria. I moved to the US immediately after college in Nigeria. The remote jobs came after consulting for firms in the US. If you consult for major consulting firms in Nigeria too, that exposes you to international experience and getting remote jobs wouldn't be so hard.
Thanks

Goodluck in your search!

What are the challenges you are currently experiencing

What field are you looking at getting a remote job in? and what is your skill level at the moment?

Revere27:
Hoping on God to get one.

When i sure get one, would come back to give feedback to Nairalanders.

Have a wonderful night rest

Can you throw more light by answering the questions OP asked?

Staphylococcus:
LinkedIn

Where did you get these remote jobs?

SmartyPants:
The very first was on Upwork. I was fortunate in that I had skills and proof of it. Also, I got started before Upwork became so saturated. However it was only the first. I never liked the model of competition and don't use it much now.

My other remote experiences have come from knowing the major operators in the industry and approaching them directly.

Thanks for your informative reply.

I would like to find out though;

1. Where you in Nigeria when you got your first remote job?
2. How long since when you started searching for a remote job did it take you to get one?
3. How did you get your first remote job?

SmartMugu:
I dont know how working remote from Nigeria really works. I guess most into it are freelancers. But I've been working remotely for over 6 years now and never had any reasons to go to any office.

Sometimes, while I'm in Nigeria I can still work remotely for the parent US firms I work for, and many folks I know here in the IT line are currently working from Nigeria and still get paid in USD. What's the point asking techy guys to come to the office? Thats outdated in this clime, especially with covid fright everywhere.

I think it all starts with choosing a niche within the IT space, for me. I focused on Cybersecurity. Mastered as many areas as I could and got certifications upon certifications added to my bachelor's and master's degrees and let my resume do the talking. It will work same way for anyone, just differentiate yourself from the rest.

You'll be surprised with how many calls for jobs you will get from all around the world and pick which ones u want to mess with. Some firms are even in dire needs of the strengths and smartness in most of us Nigerians and won't even mind relocating you and your family closer to them, as long as you've proven your worth to them.

I dont know if it depends on the companies you have worked for in the past though. For me, all my experiences are for US based firms, none at all in Nigeria. But if you can manage to get yourself into some of the major consulting firms with presence around the globe, like Delloitte, KPMG, E&Y, Accenture, Infosys etc, you're good. Thats how I started my consulting career and later decided to contract for firms than working directly for them as a FTE.

Even in cases where your physical presence is needed, these firms will be responsible to get you there, wherever it is in the world. Got tired of that.I prefer those that are entirely remote since I contract now and have decided to cut down on travels.

So, around IT, you can't be wrong with areas like Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Machine learning, Software Engineering /Design, Cloud Computing/Networking/Security etc. There's a huge array of lines for those in other IT areas like programming,, web designs, digital marketing etc.. im just talking about the areas Im familiar with.

Dont jump around, just stick with one area and carve a career around it. Its a common mistake for many to want to include as many unrelated skills on their resume, its wrong. Your resume should tell your audience a story about you, not get them confused about who you really are. Don't let them feel you were a farmer last year, a plumber last month and a tailor today. Choose where ur strengths are and focus on improving on it, highlight your strengths on your resume, then make your resume your tool. One of these areas can keep you employed from your home right there in Nigeria with firms from around the world.

My 2 cents. Goodluck all.

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what if you were the less fit.

would you accept fate.

Thank God. We will win this war!

Life has to continue. Charles Darwin's Law at play here. Some people will come out strong and some will not. But we will come out strong, don't be afraid because fear kills faster. Just believe you will...

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