It is no news that getting a job in Nigeria is relatively hard. In most cases, you need to have connections or bribe someone just so you can make ends meet. Don’t be discouraged though – there are plenty of ways to land a good paying job without any experience in Nigeria.

Ever seen one of those job vacancy ads where they’d put five years as the minimum amount of experience you’re supposed to have? It makes you wonder – Do these people have conscience at all? (Lol).

This may seem like a flake, but landing a good job in Nigeria is highly possible! Let’s look at some of the ways you can bag that seemingly impossible-to-get position;

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PITCH YOURSELF

Make yourself known to company founders or hiring managers. Take the initiative to reach out to potential employers via LinkedIn or other social media platforms to introduce yourself and your skills, as well as examples of what you can bring to the table.

VOLUNTEER YOUR SERVICES

Offering to work for free is a great way to get a founder's attention. Meanwhile, it's a great way to gain experience while looking for a paying job. You can also get a good recommendation.

NETWORK! NETWORK! NETWORK!

Growing your network can lead to introductions to people who can recommend you for job openings.

Make an effort to meet people on all levels.

THE COLD EMAIL HACK

Cold emails are unsolicited e-mails that are sent to a receiver without prior contact. Take out time to send emails to different companies or organizations via their websites. You can get their contact info just by searching.

HIGHLIGHT YOUR STRENGTHS

Instead of focusing on your weak points and on things you can’t do, focus on the things you CAN do in your resume. Hiring managers love to see enthusiasm and positivity from applicants, and what other way to show them than to be confident in what you can do?

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