Mummyimbecile:
this is wise advice. I have said it here countless times, digital skill is the way to go.

I wish young Nigerians know what bringing out a month or two to learn a digital skill will earn you on Fiveer or Upwork.

When I was in Nigeria, I learned one and it helped me alot. I learnt web design and development.

I freelance, use geepay to convert my dollar and push it to my naira account.

Working on upwork will make you live what I call a baby boy lifestyle.

Imagine earning 3000 dollars a month. It's not easy if you start, but with time, you will reap the fruits.

A friend of mine just got a job. In the US, he will be coming to Connecticut next month. He is a data analyst.

Bros pls tell me any tech skill that could lead me to USA, i really wanna dive into tech.
And must i obtain bsc or any degree before i could get a well paid job? Cos dude's just an ssce holder.

ImmanuelMyron:

Bros pls tell me any tech skill that could lead me to USA, i really wanna dive into tech.
And must i obtain bsc or any degree before i could get a well paid job? Cos dude's just an ssce holder.

if you have a laptop, I'll advise you learn web development, it's one of the skills that will land you in the UK or US.

Just put in your mind and master it, gain confidence and start applying for international jobs.

Most UK tech companies need web developers, it's one of the jobs in the shortage list in Scotland and England.

You don't necessarily need a degree if you want to be freelancing on Upwork, but if you want to work abroad, you may need a degree in any discipline.

VTJN:
can one learn digital skills without a laptop? I'm willing to learn but don't have a laptop

you can learn with your smartphone on YouTube. But I suggest you get a laptop, register in a tech school were they teach it, learn and practice until you become perfect.

Learning on YouTube is fine, but I advise folks to register with a tech school.

Jesse6:
I have two brothers studying computer education
I have tried convincing my parents to channel same amount of money on these guys to learn digital skills but No they so value this degree thing

please bro, advise your brothers to learn a tech skill.

Money I got from Upwork helped me in paying for my flight ticket when I got my visa.

Getting a degree can only get someone a job of 150k highest in Nigeria for a start,( that's if the person is lucky enough)

But learning a skill can earn you thousands of dollars on Upwork. Once you're good, clients go dey rush you

Mummyimbecile:
if you have a laptop, I'll advise you learn web development, it's one of the skills that will land you in the UK or US.

Just put in your mind and master it, gain confidence and start applying for international jobs.

Most UK tech companies need web developers, it's one of the jobs in the shortage list in Scotland and England.

You don't necessarily need a degree if you want to be freelancing on Upwork, but if you want to work abroad, you may need a degree in any discipline.

Thanks alot!
I'm just 19 and i don't wanna fraud, no way will i fraud without blood. I don't want that life, i love tech.
I'm scared going to school for 4yrs without job, so can't i get a tech degree without going to nigeria university?
Maybe online or tech college, what did you think?

My mama submitted my cv at her office when all hope was lost but luckily for me I was called for interview and I scaled through halleluya

Did an online business which I was introduced to and I was scam lol ponzi things let forget about the bad experience. I needed that money back so I told people around me I need a job and yeah my mom know a guy that is the manager of a company and she connected me with him. I went there and this guy wan finish me with questions on my interview day. I wrote exam oo and I congratulated. Told my mom to tell her friend thank you for the connected even tho the manager nearly finish me with questions. So yeah I’m working to recover my money back lol and also save up for my school fees and other stuffs. I wasn’t working before because I have the money already but after I was scam I nearly run mad and I have to work.

ytdivine:


Google could help

Ok

Testimony time!!!
It's God's doing

Thanks bro
I have seen a lot of testimonies on nairaland about this
But bro how do I get them start the basic like what do they need to start 🙏

Mummyimbecile:
please bro, advise your brothers to learn a tech skill.

Money I got from Upwork helped me in paying for my flight ticket when I got my visa.

Getting a degree can only get someone a job of 150k highest in Nigeria for a start,( that's if the person is lucky enough)

But learning a skill can earn you thousands of dollars on Upwork. Once you're good, clients go dey rush you

This is the kind of post we want to be seeing everyday making the front page of this wonderful forum...all your testimonies really lifted me... I'm learning Tech already with my phone... just watching videos on YouTube.. I have already set up an Upwork account, I have LinkedIn account too... saving up gradually for a laptop... Digital skills all the way...make I list hot ones for anyone willing to learn...Cyber security, Block chain technology, UI/UX, Data Analysis, Machine Learning...tech too many... someone suggested registering in any online tech school, I think it's a wise suggestion...all of us go make am. FG or no FG...

Jesse6:
Thanks bro
I have seen a lot of testimonies on nairaland about this
But bro how do I get them start the basic like what do they need to start 🙏

its a nice one your brothers are on track( studying computer science ).

All they need is the right mindset, the zeal to learn, a laptop, then they will have to register in a tech school were its taught, and they also have to learn on youtube, it will help them learn faster.

Alright
Thanks really appreciate Boss🙏

Mummyimbecile:
its a nice one your brothers are on track( studying computer science ).

All they need is the right mindset, the zeal to learn, a laptop, then they will have to register in a tech school were its taught, and they also have to learn on youtube, it will help them learn faster.

Recommend a Tech school boss

Mummyimbecile:
its a nice one your brothers are on track( studying computer science ).

All they need is the right mindset, the zeal to learn, a laptop, then they will have to register in a tech school were its taught, and they also have to learn on youtube, it will help them learn faster.

QuinModah:
My advice for Young folks is learn digital skills and start free lancing, the sky is your limit.

I dropped out, learning Web designing and she is making at least a million per month on upwork. The money in her account is at least 10 times my own.

Digital skills is the way.

#50k, #100k work per month, won't make you comfortable, it will just make you not beg to eat.
Skills + Hardwork + Consistency + Prayer

Digital skills like?

Got my current Job through nairaland, I’ve gone on several trainings both national, and international. At least 3 major promotions and bagged overall best staff year 2022 with a prize in million.. God is forever faithful.

saintruky:


Digital skills like?

learn...Cyber security, Block chain technology, UI/UX, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

ytdivine:
Good question
Before my NYSC, I was determined to work in a company. I was posted to a secondary school to teach but the school rejected me. I visited all the companies in the state and the last one I visited accepted me. Six months into the service, the company notified me of their intentions in employing me due to my outstanding inputs.
Employed immediately after the service year, sent to Siemens for trainings on Programmable Logic controller (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives, Industrial Automation etc. Later sent to Russia on industrial Electronics.
This area of career is mostly occupied by Expatriates in Nigeria, some are even Indians. There are job vacancies for this job because very few are into it mainly because it's hard to learn and the cost of training is very high.
With Dangote refinery coming on board, I advice Nigerian youths to venture into this field of Automation or else the Indians will continue to enjoy the space.
It takes EXTRA efforts to made a difference

Good evening. Please did you study Elect/elect Engineering?

WhizdomXX:

Good evening. Please did you study Elect/elect Engineering?

First degree: Elect/Elect
Masters: Control Engineering

DrSam4:
Recommend a Tech school boss

I learnt mine in Edo State, if you're in Benin city, I can recommend one.

IyaTola:
learn...Cyber security, Block chain technology, UI/UX, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

Would it be easy for a complete novice to learn either of this within a space of say 3-6 months?

YES

saintruky:


Would it be easy for a complete novice to learn either of this within a space of say 3-6 months?

IyaTola:
YES

Alright thanks...

Sadly there are no training centres in my locality...

.

Don't make excuses, make moves.

saintruky:


Alright thanks...

Sadly there are no training centres in my locality...

YouTube

IyaTola:
Don't make excuses, make moves. YouTube

Thanks... U sure are a motivation

Kasdat5:


How about farming ??
Food & cash crops
No be everyone go be tech .

Another cash minting business people look down on. I know of a Major who farms when his off duty and has a mini farm in his house. I can count how many times the wife has gone to the market.

Erase this defeatist mentality from your head, Ali Baba, Basket mouth, I go die and the lies were stand up comedians but today we have sensational social media comedians. Think outside the box, be different.

sonature1:


Freelancing is already saturated.

If the government doesn't find means to create jobs for our teeming youths, most of them will go into Yahoo+.

Forget tribalism - Nigeria is on the pathway to destruction and needs a brilliant leader to salvage the wrecking ship.

ytdivine:
Good question
Before my NYSC, I was determined to work in a company. I was posted to a secondary school to teach but the school rejected me. I visited all the companies in the state and the last one I visited accepted me. Six months into the service, the company notified me of their intentions in employing me due to my outstanding inputs.
Employed immediately after the service year, sent to Siemens for trainings on Programmable Logic controller (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives, Industrial Automation etc. Later sent to Russia on industrial Electronics.
This area of career is mostly occupied by Expatriates in Nigeria, some are even Indians. There are job vacancies for this job because very few are into it mainly because it's hard to learn and the cost of training is very high.
With Dangote refinery coming on board, I advice Nigerian youths to venture into this field of Automation or else the Indians will continue to enjoy the space.
It takes EXTRA efforts to made a difference

Wow,

I am a 300lv elect elect engineering student studying in a federal school in the north

I recently began internship for instrumentation and control as well as automation (Siemens,omron and ABB). Though it isn't a standard firm that trains me but an individual ..
Most of these firms like IIT, zip automation, AETI are in Lagos

please how can I reach you.
I need your advice

My friend got a job and once there was a slight opportunity he called me in sharp sharp..
Pray for your friends too there success might be your lunchpad

ytdivine:


Depending on the number of people involved

Please if you are to do the training. What do you expect your trainees to have to be able to participate.

QuinModah:
Erase this defeatist mentality from your head, Ali Baba, Basket mouth, I go die and the lies were stand up comedians but today we have sensational social media comedians. Think outside the box, be different.

This is not a mentality but a fact.

Besides, you are drawing a dissimilar analogy.

By the way, I am a full-time freelancer and member of many freelancers' online forums.

In fact, many people joined that space immediately after COVID and have refused to return to their 9-5 jobs because of the benefits of the gig world.

What keeps some of us who have been there pre-Covid is that we have already built a strong client base.

Believe it or not, freelancers who intend to join the space today have enormous challenges to deal with because the space is supersaturated.