It is true that everyone wants to be fairly paid according to their skill/qualification or the effort they put into what they do. The fact about work and pay is that it is often times misinterpreted, many people may end…
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Career advice based on salary data in Nigeria
According to research, it has been discovered that more than 60% of Nigerian employees are grossly underpaid even when they have the right skills and qualifications needed for the job roles. The funny thing about the job market in Nigeria…
Updated 26/11/2018 Do you feel like your salary is never enough? Have you thought of how you can increase you income in Nigeria? I can bet that a majority of workers in Nigeria feel the same way too. Gone are…
Thinking of how to Save your money after a payday in Nigeria? Do you think it is really possible to achieve financial goals after a payday in Nigeria? Saving after a payday in Nigeria is actually possible even if seems…
Many people especially Nigerians, think the only way to make money online in Nigeria is by doing something fraudulent, which is not true. There are more than 10 genuine ways to make money online in Nigeria that are very interesting….
The job market is ever evolving, while some job roles lose relevance, others become even more relevant. The best way to still remain relevant in the corporate world regardless of the field you are in is to acquire certain career…
Everyone naturally wants to earn more, one of the easiest ways to earn more is to take up a commission-based job. Many persons run away from commission-based jobs because they feel getting a fixed salary is more certain. The reward…
Introduction You’ve worked hard, completed your projects, made the company more money. So why does asking for a raise feel so tough. Probably because getting told “no” is tougher. Let’s be honest. It’s a blow to your ego. And your…
Introduction Though it may be too soon to tell how the recent batch of tax changes affects working Americans, it’s pretty much the consensus that businesses nationwide will benefit from them. And the good news is that some companies are already paying…
Introduction The accounting profession is arguably one of the few professions in Nigeria with an above average-salary structure. The reasons for this are numerous but chiefly of them is the fact that most accounting professional can work in any sector…
Introduction Whether during a Job interview or when in actual employment already, being able to effectively negotiate one’s salary is fundamental. In Job interviews, many interviewees may have some difficulties in negotiating with the interviewer or employer when the salary…
Introduction This article is aimed at sharing insights on the salaries and salary structure of Engineers and various aspects of the Engineering Profession in Nigeria. First however, let’s consider what engineers really do and the various aspects of the profession….
Introduction Do you feel like you are not being paid enough money to meet all or most of your needs? If you do, you are not alone. Among the various building principles of Economics, is the insatiability of human wants….
Introduction Marketing, Sales and Business Development is perhaps the most popular job field as long as the Nigerian Labour Workforce is concerned. Many graduates who studied other unrelated courses are sometimes pushed to take up a position in the field…
Introduction After going through series of interviews, you have finally been offered the job you are pining for. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss discusses the salary offer but it is lower than expected. What do you do? Do…
Introduction In some of our previous articles, we have been able to share some insights on the salaries and salary structures of some of the Fast Moving Commodity Goods (FCMG) companies in Nigeria such as the Nigerian Breweries and Nestle…
Introduction It’s the performance review season for most employees. Everyone is happy because a raise could be in store. But things might not go the way you planned. What happens if you do not get the raise? It will be…
Introduction Job seekers and employees of today tend to overlook employer benefit packages. Everything pretty much ends after they get their dream jobs or dream salary. What happens if you get more than one job offer, or decide to leave…
Introduction The aviation industry is one of the most lucrative industries to work in Nigeria especially and perhaps other countries of the world. The term “Civil Aviation” deals with all non-military aviation, both commercial and private. This thus excludes the…
Introduction Most managers know when to increase your pay, especially if you have added value to their company for quite some time. What happens if they don’t? What if you think you deserve a better pay? Asking for a raise…
Introduction Without doubt, the oil and gas industry is perhaps the most lucrative industry in Nigeria to pursue a career in. Given the natural endowment of crude oil in Nigeria, specifically in the south-south region of the country, the reason…