A large number of Carpenters in Nigeria are faced with a very difficult situation of insecurity. They have to work in remote areas which are not reached by any form of public transport or road transport which makes it impossible for them to earn their monthly salary. The main reason for the shortage of work is the lack of proper infrastructure and also poverty. In Lagos state, there are areas where the population is very poor so the carpenters are unable to find jobs. However, if they had good contacts with authorities or if they had connections at the top level, they could easily get a job. But with the advent of social networking websites, these opportunities have also been offered to ordinary people who want to take up carpentry work as a career.

There are various carpenter's workshops scattered all over Lagos state where carpenters from all parts of Nigeria can show their skills and earn decent money. However, most of these traditional craftsmen prefer the modern way of doing things. These days, carpenters from Lagos and other parts of Nigeria can get jobs in big manufacturing units online. Most reputed manufacturers and companies have an online presence where carpenters from various parts of Nigeria can get jobs. If you are also looking for a career in carpentry then it would be ideal for you to join such companies. You will need to apply online for the jobs that are available.

The traditional way of Carpentry is to use heavy duty industrial machines to hammer wood together which obviously could not be carried to remote areas. Modern day carpentry work entails carrying out these tasks using modern machines which cuts down on costs. It also saves fuel as you would not need to go out to carry heavy machinery. You also need not worry about the health of workers as you can carry out your task from your home. You can easily find carpentry jobs from home which is perfect for stay at home moms or housewives.

There are many companies that offer carpentry work from home as part time or full time. These jobs are available in different industries including textiles, automobiles and electronics. If you do not want to work full time then you can choose to find a company that offers contract carpentry work. This type of job allows you to make good money as it is on a per job basis.

However, this type of job takes long hours and is very demanding. It is not for all people, as it involves heavy manual labor work. If you do not like heavy manual labor work then this is not for you. Most traditional carpenters in Nigeria are from rural areas. Therefore, if you want to work with traditional carpenters in Nigeria then you will need to relocate to a rural area and get a proper equipment, and a good carpenter boots.

You can find jobs as carpenters in Nigeria through online classifieds or through traditional methods such as word of mouth. By looking at classifieds you can find many different jobs. Carpenters in Nigeria also advertise their services through traditional channels. You can find such advertisements in newspapers and phone directories. Finally, if traditional carpenter jobs do not appeal to you then you can look for jobs in multimedia production, IT solutions installation, engineering services and beautification. Such jobs offer higher salaries than traditional carpentry work.