💼 How to Land a Remote Badass Job in Tech from Naija (Even Without a Degree)
💼 How to Land a Remote Job in Tech from Naija (Even Without a Degree)
Let’s be real, sis.
We’re in a new era. An era where you can earn in dollars, work in pajamas, and boss up right from your phone—all without stepping one foot into an office or having a degree.
Yes, babe. Remote tech jobs are no longer just for Silicon Valley bros. Naijagals are cashing out, and it’s time you joined the movement.
Here’s exactly how to get started 👇🏾
💡 Step 1: Know the Remote Tech Roles That Don’t Need a Degree
Not every tech role requires you to be a code queen. These entry-level roles are perfect for beginners:
Tech Sales (SDR/BDR)
Customer Support or Success
QA Tester
Virtual Assistant
Data Entry/Annotation
Content Moderator
Product Designer (UI/UX)
Pro Tip: Even basic Excel or customer service experience can help you break in.
📚 Step 2: Learn the Skills—For Free (or Almost Free)
You don’t need to sell your land to afford tech training.
Try these:
🧠 Coursera (Try Google IT Support or Meta Social Media Marketing)
📱 LinkedIn Learning
💻 AltSchool Africa
🛠️ Skillshare
🐍 FreeCodeCamp
Even YouTube University is valid, sis. Just be consistent.
💻 Step 3: Build a Portfolio (Yes, Even Without Clients)
Create a “look what I can do” portfolio:
QA? Do test scripts for a fake app.
Tech Sales? Write a cold email and sales pitch.
Data Entry? Record a Loom of you cleaning data in Excel.
Post your projects on LinkedIn, Notion, or a free Google Drive folder with a nice landing page.
🔥 Step 4: Set Up Your LinkedIn to Attract Recruiters
LinkedIn is gold, girl. Make sure yours:
Has a clear, confident headline (e.g., “Remote QA Tester | Tech-Savvy | Based in Naija, Available Globally”)
Includes a solid summary with keywords
Has a cute, professional photo (no car selfies, please 😅)
Links to your portfolio or projects
Start posting short content too—what you’re learning, small wins, or job search tips.
🤑 Step 5: Apply Like a Boss
Don’t wait for the “perfect” role—start applying now.
Here are sites that list remote jobs that pay in $$$:
🌍 Remote OK
💼 We Work Remotely
👩🏾💻 Jobspresso
🌐 Deel
🇳🇬 Tech4Dev – local opportunities for African women
Pro Tip: Set a daily goal—10 applications a day with custom cover letters.
🌟 Bonus: Don’t Sleep on Communities
Join tech communities like:
SheCode Africa
TechHer NG
Naija Remote Workers Telegram groups
African Female Devs on Slack
These spaces give you job leads, support, and free training.
Final Word:
You don’t need permission.
You don’t need a degree.
You just need to start.
Tech is not just for bros in hoodies. It’s for badass Naijagals who are ready to level up, change their lives, and stack real coin from anywhere in the world.
Tag a sister who needs to hear this. 💅🏾💻🌍
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