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Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by teepain: 12:36pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Vilgax: I guess the problem stems from the kind of way Nigerians are programmed. Most Nigerians are programmed to seek knowledge for the sake of seeking jobs. That to me is the wrong way to go. People should seek knowledge for the sake of solving problems. Problem solving is what can make you the money either as an employee or as an entrepreneur. Digital knowledge, or any knowledge at that, is useless if you cannot apply it to solve some kind of problem bedeviling mankind. Whether, digital skills or non-digital skills people should learn to solve problems and make money. 7 Likes |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by Angelfrost(m): 12:37pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
jUeLiZ: Ignore the charlatans... They are already miserable, and want others to be the same. That someone else fails at something doesn't mean it is a dead end. My only issue is people going into tech without a solid background or passion for it... Those flying in solely for the perceived instant rewards... That won't work. Take your time, and find your passion... There is a market for value created whether online or offline. There are people earning over 600 Dollars monthly from just writing and editing. Some earn more just from email marketing and social media growth. People will always be willing to pay for solutions to their business needs... There is a place for every serious and focused person. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by yuniben007: 12:37pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Csami:good point.nigerian think tech is a quick scheme to rich.tech is an a industry dat dont wait for anybody.is a moving train.it takes years to gain.is nt a 3month tins.like me i do driving job in ikoyi dat gives me time to focus on tech.tommorrow nw u wil nw see me am making it. ah 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by teewhydope(m): 12:37pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Flier:Lol, this is a dumb take |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by cbaba: 12:38pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
While it is true that the tech industry may not be a panacea for all unemployment challenges in developing economies like Nigeria, arguing that it is merely a bubble and not a long-term solution oversimplifies the significant impact technology can have on job creation and economic growth. There are several reasons why the tech industry should be seen as a crucial player in addressing unemployment challenges: 1. Job Creation and Skills Development: The tech industry is known for creating a wide range of job opportunities, not just limited to highly specialized roles. It encompasses various fields, including software development, digital marketing, customer support, and data analysis, which can cater to individuals with diverse skill sets and educational backgrounds. 2. Ecosystem Development: The growth of the tech industry can stimulate the development of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. As startups and tech companies flourish, they create a demand for ancillary services, leading to job opportunities in areas like logistics, marketing, legal, and finance. 3. Global Reach and Remote Work: The digital nature of the tech industry allows for remote work opportunities, enabling individuals from remote areas to access jobs and tap into the global market. This can significantly reduce geographic constraints and create employment prospects for people outside major urban centers. 4. Technological Advancements: As technology continues to evolve, it brings about innovations and efficiencies in various sectors. Embracing tech-driven solutions can revitalize traditional industries and improve productivity, leading to potential job growth. 5. Economic Diversification: Relying on the tech industry can diversify a nation's economy, reducing dependence on a few sectors and providing resilience against economic downturns. A robust tech sector can attract foreign investments and stimulate economic growth in other related industries. 6. Social Impact and Inclusion: Tech solutions can address societal challenges, such as healthcare, education, and financial inclusion, thus creating employment opportunities while serving the broader community. 7. Leapfrogging Development: Developing economies can leapfrog stages of development by embracing technology. The adoption of mobile banking and digital payment solutions, for example, can provide access to financial services for previously unbanked populations and create jobs in the financial technology sector. In conclusion, while the tech industry is not a standalone solution, dismissing it as a mere bubble undermines its potential to catalyze economic growth, create jobs, and drive positive change in developing economies like Nigeria. Embracing technology and cultivating a supportive ecosystem can complement other measures to tackle unemployment challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future. A balanced approach that leverages the advantages of technology while addressing its limitations can pave the way for transformative opportunities in developing economies. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by Angelfrost(m): 12:42pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
teepain: This is it! The summary of all I have been saying, even on another thread. Nigerians need to quit this bandwagon effect. Everything is about quick money to them... That's why they keep getting scammed. Even this Japa syndrome too... Many of them are better off here in Nigeria, but they have chosen to pursue fairy tales. 2 Likes |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by DenreleDave(m): 12:47pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
UyaiIncomparabl: Agree what? 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by o123456789(m): 12:48pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
I disagree with you op tech is not a pyramid scheme that will crash one day, instead tech is growing stronger. I advice everyone who can read and write to learn cyber security today. Note that tech is self regulatory, meaning as a quark you cannot practice. There is no one sector that can employ every body. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by fastseo: 12:52pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Dimaya: only in nigeria you will hear tech is saturated. but Indians are still jumping on 'making cool money. ai can't replace human for now so u better jump into an aspect of tech... Web developer, python data analyst, game dev etc 3 Likes |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by 080bjaked(m): 12:55pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Apus: Saturated? If anything we haven't even used half of that capacity yet. No enough Cloud Engineers, AI engineers, cloud security specialists, game developers, conversational builders etc. Bro, I'm telling you, we still dey scratch am. 2 Likes |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by niel63(m): 12:59pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
See ehn, make una leave all these yans. If you know what you're doing, tech Jobs will come for you. Question is, how are you going about it. How much knowledge do you have in the whole tech eco-system. It's not all about html, css and js or python and golang. The bottom line is, The Nigerian tech market is not mature atall. Imagine quoting a project in USD in Nigeria and they complain that why are you quoting in USD, then you try doing it in Naira... the money come plenty... The next thing the person will call you is theif ![]() The problem is not Tech, we the people are the real problems. Everyone in Naija wants the best services at a mediocre cost. Tech isn't magic. Tech is GIGO (Garbage in, Garbage out). Na wetin you give am, e go give you. You do not expect to grow beyond what you see if you don't feed your curiosity đź’Ż I am not the best, I mean no even sabi anything but then, one thing I know about the knowledge you choose to feed yourself in Tech is you have to diversify. The only thing I crave is to build out unique ideas and watch it boom. Na wetin dey my mind. Naija sabi spoil better thing. Tech isn't going nowhere, it's a journey and for the journey, if you tire, you got sitdon or you give up. 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by jUeLiZ: 12:59pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Angelfrost:Thank you sir...I appreciate. |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by niel63(m): 1:02pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
080bjaked: I dey tell you. People dey always think say tech na html and data analysis ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by sulaak(m): 1:05pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Unittyy: We all started as mediocre IT engineers and programmers and learnt on the job. |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by AllenSpencer: 1:08pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Angelfrost: Where did I demonize or discourage anything or anyone. If you current, you should know what I said is the blatant truth. I have been in IT for over 15 years, and worked across 3 continents. I know how things have transitioned, and only letting people know that, the good old days hype does not play again. There are many other hot areas that people are not even looking into, and paying better than tech. I know it’s normal for people to always follow the crowd, people who have access information always know when to jump out, and what’s next! |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by jUeLiZ: 1:14pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Angelfrost:please sir, one more thing. I created a thread some days ago and someone commented that registering with Aptech is more of wasting of funds. he said I won't get value for my money. I actually made in Aptech I was 410k for 5 months. The guys suggested I stick to online sites ...I don't know if you have any input concerning this. Thank you |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by online4business: 1:22pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Zuckerberg drop out of college labor for years before Facebook because Facebook. Larry and his friend labor in silence for decades before google because google. Jeff bez also year despite critics and cinics trying to talk him out of it. Our brother here one take programming writings or blogging course once and hit jackpot. I hail ona ooo Some go say affiliates marketing no dey work blooging na scam online business no dey work. Here's what gets my goat. They take one course and quite learning and when they fail they shout even to the deaf online business na scam. Online business na gold rush Na only shovel and wheel barrow sellers dey make am. Believe what you will to make it in the tech space blogging affiliates kdp or any online business boils down to one thing. JUST DO IT. BE BIG HEADED STUBBORN TO GIVE IT ALL. LEARN EVERYDAY. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AVIOD THE GURU CULT THEY ARE FILL WITH BS. However not everyone will succeed life is a pyramid 1M sperm only you make am 300k student only less than 1000 first class. Nigeria 120M only less than 3% rich Even the world 7B and only less than 1% own everything. Remember you can't safe anyone they have to decide where they want to be in the pyramid. If you want to create wealth get off your high horse put your back to the ground and grind. 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by Vilgax: 1:32pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Angelfrost: You have a point concerning the type of people that have success stories in tech. The nature of the tech industry of any economy is linked to the nature of the economy itself. Advanced economies such as those of Asian and American countries are really diverse hence they have more areas tech can be applied to, hence less talent saturation. 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by MrBroke(m): 1:51pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Angelfrost: Every industry is saturated, it all depends on how creative you are. Read well nah I mentioned what works for me and i didn't say it was the ideal way. Try read well and comprehend abeg 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by Angelfrost(m): 1:54pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Vilgax: Beautifully and aptly written... I have nothing else to add. Thank you. |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by sageb: 2:00pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Angelfrost: You nailed it So true |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by DataAlchemist: 2:03pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Douglad: Thanks bro, I'm tired of seeing all these tech is saturated talks, is there really a course or career not saturated? There are fucking billions of people in the world, and millions unemployed,then how else do they expect a career not to be saturated? They can only say tech is gaining attention not saturated, just like every bother courses out there, being good and unique is the only way to make a difference... |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by sageb: 2:04pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
cbaba: Good analysis |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by Bossman(m): 2:19pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Correct. Majority of the unemployed in Nigeria are clueless about tech, and are certainly not looking for technology jobs. There is no job creation taking place in Nigeria period! Talkless of tech jobs. Tech in Nigeria is not mature at all. Vilgax: |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by MT: 2:37pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Like everything in life, there is always the peak period. Tech is not exempted. However, the issue in Nigeria is most people go into tech without understanding the fundamentals. They don't know why we use what. They just use it. When the bubble crashes down, they will be the first to be swept off. It also makes them limited in their thought. Tech is not easy. It is hard. It keeps changing and evolving. Only those who understand the basic will last. If we'll deployed, tech will create lot of digital jobs that will solve greater percentage of our employment. 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by HellVictorinho6(m): 2:40pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
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Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by UyaiIncomparabl(f): 2:49pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
DenreleDave: That it's not a get rich quick scheme. |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by AllenSpencer: 2:52pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
fastseo: What Indians call cool money is not what you will call cool money. Indians are cheap labour and why they are dominant in the industry. You can use the expected wage of an American IT professional to hire 3 Indians, and still get same, or even better value |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by dreamxhaser: 3:00pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
RedpillAnalyst: Lolz, I smell envy from posts like this. But una no still get the point. Only the best of the best makes it in tech. Even the plumbers you dey call, how many of them dey live comfortable. No be from hand to mouth dem dey live too. Just like tech, only the best of them makes it. 1 Like |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by dreamxhaser: 3:03pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
Vilgax: But nobody said tech can absorb the unemployment issue in the country now. |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by Onuoha1234(m): 3:11pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
You are correct.The answer is agriculture and appropriate intermediate bio technologies, and Pottery for housing materials production. No Housing no Industry.I have many an$wers to give for free to the country. Ask me. |
Re: The Tech Craze: A Bubble, Not A Solution For Unemployment In Nigeria. by DenreleDave(m): 3:30pm On Jul 29, 2023 |
UyaiIncomparabl: You are right |
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