Navigating Careers and Creating Opportunities

Episode 4: Navigating Careers and Creating Opportunities 🎙️

In this episode of Journey Back Home, we dive into one of the biggest challenges returnees face: work and career opportunities in Nigeria. From traditional jobs to freelancing and entrepreneurship, we share what it really looks like to build a career here.

You’ll hear us talk about: • Why we’d recommend securing a remote job before moving back • The reality: in Nigeria, who you know often matters more than what you know • Salary differences between Nigerian companies and international employers • Adjusting expectations: the kinds of jobs you may find yourself doing compared to the UK • The scale of opportunities created by Nigeria’s population and demand for services • Navigating labour laws, permits, business registration, and the ...