After a few weeks of research and
comparisons we release a list of the best
paying jobs to watch out for in 2013. The
rating is based on what entry to mid level
personnel earned in these jobs in 2012.
We have considered entry level to mid level
pay ranges in our projections below.
We consulted various Nigerian forums and
professional websites, did interviews with
insiders on the various concerned
industries plus indepth analysis of the
salary ranges for the thousands of jobs
published on Ngcareers.com in 2012 to
arrive at this list. However the list is by no
means absolute but a well researched
projection of jobs that will be considered
most lucrative in 2013 based on the
information gleaned from various sources.
Here’s our List of Best Paid Jobs To Know
About in 2013

No 1: Investment Bankers
Investment bankers help companies,
governments and their agencies to raise
money by issuing and selling securities in
the primary market. They assist public and
private corporations in raising funds in the
capital markets (both equity and debt), as
well as in providing strategic advisory
services for mergers, acquisitions and other
types of financial transactions.” They mostly
work in Hedge Funds, Banks, Asset
Management companies, Investment
advisory and consulting firms etc. Mid level
or more senior investment bankers can pull
in around N13 million in annual pay
(bonuses not included).
Salary: N4.5 – N8.64 million

No 2: Commercial Airline Pilots
Pilots may be earning less than some years
back but in Nigeria as plans for more
airlines in the aviation sector come in place
in 2013 pilots with a good number of flight
hours behind them will earn more. Pilots
with more flight hours could earn upwards
of N11 million per annum
Salary Range: N3.8 – N7.4 million per
annum

No 3. Telecom/IT Engineers
IT engineers are responsible for the
implementation of all software and
hardware solutions in an organisation and
the position may include training,
hardware/software, administration duties
and support.
As the IT and telecom industries wax
stronger in 2013 skilled IT and Telecom
engineers will be more in demand and earn
more.
Salary range: N3.6 – N6.9 million

No 4. Hackers & Programmers
The demand for programmers well versed
in Javascript, PHP, Java and JQuery is on
the increase and we predict a more
lucrative atmosphere for highly skilled
ethical hackers and programmers. Ethical
Hackers are rarer to find in Nigeria and the
situation will not likely improve much in
2013. Ethical Hackers work to improve cyber
security, prevent security breaches and
maintain security of web and online
platforms
Salary range: N2.8 – N6.48 million

No 5. Project Managers
Project Managers most time plan, lead a
team and execute on varied projects within
their organisations. While Project
managers’ salaries vary depending on the
prestige of the company Senior Project
Managers are expected to be well
experienced managers who most time carry
out and supervise ambitious projects
ranging from setup up new manufacturing
plants to roll out of telecom products and
so on. Senior Project Manager jobs in
Telecom, big Manufacturing firms, oil &
gas, banking, FCMG earn big pay packets
Salary Range: N3.45 – N6.45 million per
annum

No 6. Petroleum/Chemical/Electrical/
Mechanical Engineers (Oil and Gas)
Whether working in the upstream or
downstream Engineers in the Oil industry
will continue to take home bigger pay
packets. Highly skilled engineers in
mechanical, electrical and petrochemical
areas of engineering will be among the best
paid jobs in Nigeria
Salary range: N3.5 – N6.3 million

No 7. Physicians – Obstetrics/
Gynecologists
Examines female patients to ensure a
healthy reproductive system. Monitors
patient during prenatal, natal and postnatal
periods and performs tests and prescribes
medication and treatment, as necessary.
Delivers babies, determining the method
most appropriate to ensure health and
safety of both infant and mother. Requires
a degree in medicine from an accredited
school and is licensed to practice. Pay
varies greatly depending on area of
practice.
Salary range: N3 – N6.2 million

So college freshmen, think twice before picking your career. As for me I will pick what will expand my bank account and not what I love, you might think you dont like the job but when you see the pay, your mind go change. Cheers!


Sources:
www.de360degree..com
www.ngcareers.com

my name sake

You tried but that your No.6 should not have oil and gas stated in front. Rather you may say in the downstream or few of the upstream industry and not the major oil and gas players (companies). I know that some of the major oil/gas companies have no entry level engineer that earns as low as the N6.3m per annum even without talking of other additional allowances or bonuses.

vivien_obidike: my name sake

yea viv, its quite rear

arbitrage: You tried but that your No.6 should not have oil and gas stated in front. Rather you may say in the downstream or few of the upstream industry and not the major oil and gas players (companies). I know that some of the major oil/gas companies have no entry level engineer that earns as low as the N6.3m per annum even without talking of other additional allowances or bonuses.

that's for entry level with the big guns, unless you re connected you might earn higher dats how the system works. thanks