There are certain jobs in Nigeria that guarantee a financially fulfilling life as far as being an employee in Nigeria is concerned. Here are the 10 highest paying jobs in Nigeria.

 

• Surgeon

A Surgeon is not just a medical doctor (medical doctors are also well paid), surgeons specialise in surgeries whether invasive or non invasive. Surgeons are known to work long hours and to almost always be on call, their job is highly delicate requiring a high level of expertise and experience, therefore it usually takes years to be a qualified and registered surgeon, but it is worth it. Why a surgeon needs to be well paid is clear since people figuratively and literally ‘lay’ their lives at his table, the surgeon is well compensated and takes home a huge pay. Surgeon can be paid N 6, 000, 000/yr on average.

 

• Petroleum Production Engineer

Although with the recent 'plans' for diversification in Nigeria, Nigeria is taking steps to stop being an oil dependent country, however for the foreseeable future (short) petroleum product remains an essential commodity. This automatically makes the job of Petroleum Engineers a prominent one because of the high demand for petroleum. These engineers, who design, test and deploy means of extracting petroleum are highly respected and well paid.

 

• Advertising/Marketing Expert

Advertising has always being an integral part of businesses, companies usually have marketing budgets incorporated in their running costs. In Nigeria today, businesses and brands are beginning to understand that their survival is relative to the strength of their marketing or advertising strategy. One of the main functions of marketing companies is to create marketing campaigns with the primary function of projecting the brands objectives and generating brand awareness. This prompts for the need to get a creative advertising experts who are well compensated for their creativity.

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• Ethical Hacker/Software Programmer/IT Security Analyst

Function of experts in this field includes improving cyber security, preventing security breaches, maintaining security of web and online platforms among others. As long as IT remains a revolutionary tool in business, experts in this field will be needed. This jobs pay between N3,000,000 to N5,000,000 Annually.

 

• Musician

A musician’s job is straightforward and as we all know they make music that entertains. It is not uncommon to find people idolize musicians like they do religious leaders as such, paying them anything from N100,000 to N5 million for their presence at events, artists also get endorsement deals and other benefits. Basically if you can 'blow' (make it) in Nigeria as an artist you are likely to have some sort of high financial return and security.

 

• Investment Banker

An investment banker is an individual who works in a financial institution that is in the business of primarily for raising capital for companies, governments and other entities, or who works in a bank’s division that is involved with these activities. They assist public and private corporations in raising funds in the capital markets (both equity and debt). They are not just bankers as such their salary is really huge due to their multiple advantageous tasks, they are also entitled to bonuses and other benefits.

 

• Aeronautic Engineer and Pilot

Aeronautical engineers also known as aircraft engineers mainly maintain and update aircrafts and aircraft technology, they also have a delicate job because of the level of precision and safety required when operating an aircraft, military and commercial lives are entrusted to them.

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• Telecom Engineer

Telecom engineers are responsible for the Installations and maintenance of all software and hardware devices in the Telecommunication Industry. Being an expert in this field brings one a fortune depending on the status of the organisation.

 

• Project Manager

Project Managers are in charge of planning and leading a team and executing various projects within their organisations. Project Managers in Telecom, big Manufacturing firms, oil & gas industries, banking, FCMG earn incomes annually

 

• Business Manager/Director

One of the most demanding jobs today is the job of a manager or director. The manager is answerable for the success or failure of his team and company. They oversee the company’s operations, production, marketing and human resource. They are equally rewarded for the heavy crown they wear, business managers/directors can earn up to N20 million annually.