Lagos, An Upcoming Career Destination
Lagos in Nigeria is considered to be the fastest growing city in Africa
. The second most populous city in the continent after Cairo, it is the financial capital of Nigeria. With the boom in its economy, career opportunities on this island are also growing in numbers. Jobs in Lagos offer not only huge salaries but also high standards of living as compared to other cities on the continent.Being the commercial capital of Nigeria; Lagos houses headquarters of various financial institutions, banks and other big corporations. Most of the economic activity of the country is concentrated here making it the most prosperous city of Nigeria. As a result, banking jobs in Lagos have increased inviting well trained expatriates from across the world. Those who are well qualified and experienced in the field of banking can grab the job by applying through newspapers, job portals or company websites. Like everywhere else, personal references work the best emphasizing on the importance of networking. Creating a network with people already working and living in Lagos is certain to prove helpful in more than one ways.
Lagos is a port city and the Port of Lagos is divided into three major sections- Lagos Port, Apapa Port and Tin Can Port. This leading port is one of the largest as well as the busiest ports in the continent of Africa. The export figures have risen substantially in recent years with oil and petroleum products providing almost 90% of the foreign exchange to the country. Jobs in Lagos can also be found in the shipping and export industry with large scale exports being made via ships. It is important to take care of yourself both while on work in the ships or otherwise as employers may not take the guarantee of your health. Lagos is an interesting place to live in as it is the center of Nigerian activities- from music & films to sports & tourism.
Another sector that offers jobs in Lagos can be its education industry since the city has various schools, colleges, polytechnics and universities. There are many government and privately institutes that impart vocational training in various fields. Huge importance and special focus is laid on primary and junior levels i.e. first 9 years of education. Therefore lectureship or teaching jobs in Lagos are available in plenty with the rise in demand for teachers at schools and colleges. Some of the universities situated in Lagos include the Pan-African University, the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State University (LASU), National Open University, Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) along with few polytechnic institutes and primary & secondary schools.
Lagos, an upcoming tourist destination, is traversing the path of becoming a global city. One such instance could be the Eyo Carnival held on April 25, 2009. It also has an excellent infrastructure with an extensive network of roads, highways, international highways, rail, ferries, BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system, airports, etc. It is suggested that when you take up jobs in Lagos, always prefer to own a vehicle for easy commuting to work. Since, transportation costs are high in the city, try and look for a home closer to your place of work as it spells convenience and comfort. This way, you will not have to deal with traffic congestion and long hours of traveling while saving money on transportation.
With population of almost 10 million, Lagos faces challenges that every big city in the world does. But, it offers freedom and recreational options like no other city in Africa, so go ahead and lay hands on jobs in Lagos.
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