I remember growing up as kids whenever we were asked what we would like
to become in the future you will hear something like i want to become a
doctor, lawyer, pilot, engineer or an accountant because these are jobs
classified as being professional and we were made to idolized them by
our teachers and even our parents. As time goes by we began to
understand that there are hundreds of career out there one could pick
up.
After a careful study and focused group discussion with
rigorous analysis of the salary ranges for the thousands of jobs
published on some job sites in Nigeria i arrive at this list. It is
important to note that the list is by no means final but a well
researched projection of jobs that will be considered most lucrative in
the future based on the information garnered from different sources.
Here are the Top 6 Future Highest Paying Jobs in Nigeria
Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace
engineers working in the country’s aviation sector got their
professional and technical training outside the shores of the country
and get paid handsomely. They are most likely licensed aircraft
engineers and its a tasking profession that requires continuous
technical expertise and sound judgement. Pilots earn well but do not
come near the pay packet of aeronautical engineers.
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.
Software Developer & programmer
The
demand for software developers and programmers is growing at a
geometric progression. The drastic growth in technology development
which has creeped into third world countries has necessitated the need
for people who are specialized in developing apps and writing programs
for diverse purpose to address different burgeoning needs of the people.
In Nigeria presently, with the increase in the use of smartphones and
tablets software developer are becoming indispensable to the
sustainability of this growth to develop social apps and programs people
can relate with. These guys are hot cake even at the moment.
Creative Designers & Coding
I
know you might be surprised seeing graphic designers here, yes, this is
a job that will be paying 3-4 million per-annum in the future, i am not
talking about quack or road side graphic designers, though they have
their own share of the cake but am talking about professional graphic
artistes that are highly creative and also do coding. These guys are
always relevant and with the stiff competition in the market creativity
will spot the difference.
Civil Engineer
Presently
in Nigeria the business of real estate is becoming so popular that so
many people want to become a real estate agent, because of this, the
need for civil engineers in Nigeria in the future will be high because
so many housing issue is still a basic problem in Nigeria
Digital Marketing Analyst
You
might also want to argue this, the need for digital marketing
specialist or analyst in the future will so be high requiring paying
those who are experts in this field, this is because of numerous
eCommerce company springing up everyday, the growth in online
merchandising will definitely necessitated need for more competent hands
in the future as these guys are not earning less than 3 million
per-annum
It is no doubt that the issue of unemployment is at an
alarming rate in Nigeria even while thousands of students are graduating
every year, It doesn’t even matter again what course you studied in
school it is now more of what you can do and what you have passion for
with how many certifications you have to show for it.
