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Namelesscoder: 6:04pm On May 30
Hi people, I just created this post to actually share my concerns regarding Nigerian companies, even if they are making millions, they don’t want the workers to live any meaningful life.

Recently had my sister visiting me in my area due to an appointment she had at US embassy and we get talking, I got to understand her husband who is a store manager for a brewery company is only been paid 80,000 naira per month, this man has 3 kids and that got me really worried.

I’m into software development and social media management and only one of the project I handle their contents pay me $65 USD weekly which is 105,000 naira (attached) and I manage up to 4 different s plus other web development gigs that do comes once in while.

I don’t even need to leave my house or do any physical work for this company and I’m earning 420,000 naira monthly for just creating their tweets and contents to post online.


In saner climes, like Norway for example, store manager earns nothing less than $3500 pm and it’s the same amount of work both managers will be required to complete.


Why are Nigerians underpaying their workers? We have so many frustrated working class in the country.

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Petjames85(m): 6:39pm On May 30
It is really frustrating how people are being paid in Nigeria, imagine I went for a teaching job interview and what came out of the principal really shocked me that what they pay their teachers is 10k monthly I was weak I swear cry cry

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Peakdesign23(f): 6:42pm On May 30
You don see am nau. How man go do?
funshint(m): 7:01pm On May 30
A lot of Nigerian entrepreneurs are nothing but wicked. They'll use people as slaves and still pay them peanuts.

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Firebox123(m): 7:21pm On May 30
funshint:
A lot of Nigerian entrepreneurs are nothing but wicked. They'll use people as slaves and still pay them peanuts.
💯
Firebox123(m): 7:22pm On May 30
Namelesscoder:
Hi people, I just created this post to actually share my concerns regarding Nigerian companies, even if they are making millions, they don’t want the workers to live any meaningful life.

Recently had my sister visiting me in my area due to an appointment she had at US embassy and we get talking, I got to understand her husband who is a store manager for a brewery company is only been paid 80,000 naira per month, this man has 3 kids and that got me really worried.

I’m into software development and social media management and only one of the project I handle their contents pay me $65 USD weekly which is 105,000 naira (attached) and I manage up to 4 different s plus other web development gigs that do comes once in while.

I don’t even need to leave my house or do any physical work for this company and I’m earning 420,000 naira monthly for just creating their tweets and contents to post online.


In saner climes, like Norway for example, store manager earns nothing less than $3500 pm and it’s the same amount of work both managers will be required to complete.


Why are Nigerians underpaying their workers? We have so many frustrated working class in the country.
your foreign client don pay you be that

You come dey deceive Nigerian

Lol 😂
Namelesscoder: 12:19pm On May 31
Firebox123:
your foreign client don pay you be that

You come dey deceive Nigerian

Lol 😂

Deceiving them as how? I can post my Upwork screenshots to show you this is definitely from a social media management gig, you thinking low

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Namelesscoder: 1:43pm On May 31
Petjames85:
It is really frustrating how people are being paid in Nigeria, imagine I went for a teaching job interview and what came out of the principal really shocked me that what they pay their teachers is 10k monthly I was weak I swear cry cry

Damn, just imagine bro, I think there is need for a serious revolution in this country, the NLC don’t even care about standard of living

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infocentre: 3:54pm On May 31
Show me the way crew should exercise caution here
Herkim(m): 6:18pm On May 31
Petjames85:
It is really frustrating how people are being paid in Nigeria, imagine I went for a teaching job interview and what came out of the principal really shocked me that what they pay their teachers is 10k monthly I was weak I swear cry cry

10k ? Not in Lagos
Herkim(m): 6:26pm On May 31
Most Nigerians employers of labour are wicked base on the salary payment which is nothing to write up about
004gist: 6:11am On Jun 01
$3500 in Norway? That might be exaggeration. Like in England here its between 2000 to 2500 but you have to pay taxes lets say 1900 will hit your after tax. Taking house rent and other expenses at the end of the month u still get 500 to 600 which is not bad.

As at 2014 five hundred pounds is just 140k this means if u are earning 200k to 250k in 2014 you are more or far batter than someone earning 2k in Europe


How bad our economy has degraded under APC


Back to Nigeria.
Businesses are struggling also.. Running fuel, facing inflation.


During inflation it's said that those on fixed income do suffer loses.

3 years ago 80k will get u like 3 bags of rice... But today it can only get u 1 bag. And in 2015 80000 will get u 8 bags of rice. The irony is that 8 bags of rice cost 700,000. Thats almost a million.

To compensate or adjust for inflation your uncle should be earning 700+ per month

But is it nice to keep money growth this high? Economically its not.. Its way too high.


The naira devaluation really caused hardship on Nigeria and we haven't seen what the government has achieved with it..


During next. Elections please mobilise ur family to get voters card and stand vote APC out.

We need someone who could take security priority number 1. The Fulani herdsmen, bandits, boko haram and also ESN must be tackled and rooted out. If the north is free then farmers can return back to farm produce more food for the everb growing population.
dangote and other local refineries

We need to tackle corruption, construct roads linking villages to township, upgrade our railway systems.

If all this are put in place then prices will fall drastically.

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Namelesscoder: 5:12am On Jun 06
004gist:
$3500 in Norway? That might be exaggeration. Like in England here its between 2000 to 2500 but you have to pay taxes lets say 1900 will hit your after tax. Taking house rent and other expenses at the end of the month u still get 500 to 600 which is not bad.

As at 2014 five hundred pounds is just 140k this means if u are earning 200k to 250k in 2014 you are more or far batter than someone earning 2k in Europe


I genuinely value your contribution, however the top executives of these companies are still making money and didn’t cut down their own salaries, they increase the cost of the goods and services and you will expect that to translate to employees, it’s one of the reasons I don’t apply to Nigerian companies or gigs. The mentality is to pay you lower than you deserved.

How bad our economy has degraded under APC


Back to Nigeria.
Businesses are struggling also.. Running fuel, facing inflation.


During inflation it's said that those on fixed income do suffer loses.

3 years ago 80k will get u like 3 bags of rice... But today it can only get u 1 bag. And in 2015 80000 will get u 8 bags of rice. The irony is that 8 bags of rice cost 700,000. Thats almost a million.

To compensate or adjust for inflation your uncle should be earning 700+ per month

But is it nice to keep money growth this high? Economically its not.. Its way too high.


The naira devaluation really caused hardship on Nigeria and we haven't seen what the government has achieved with it..


During next. Elections please mobilise ur family to get voters card and stand vote APC out.

We need someone who could take security priority number 1. The Fulani herdsmen, bandits, boko haram and also ESN must be tackled and rooted out. If the north is free then farmers can return back to farm produce more food for the everb growing population.
dangote and other local refineries

We need to tackle corruption, construct roads linking villages to township, upgrade our railway systems.

If all this are put in place then prices will fall drastically.
IyaTola: 8:10am On Jun 06
Namelesscoder:
Hi people, I just created this post to actually share my concerns regarding Nigerian companies, even if they are making millions, they don’t want the workers to live any meaningful life.

Recently had my sister visiting me in my area due to an appointment she had at US embassy and we get talking, I got to understand her husband who is a store manager for a brewery company is only been paid 80,000 naira per month, this man has 3 kids and that got me really worried.

I’m into software development and social media management and only one of the project I handle their contents pay me $65 USD weekly which is 105,000 naira (attached) and I manage up to 4 different s plus other web development gigs that do comes once in while.

I don’t even need to leave my house or do any physical work for this company and I’m earning 420,000 naira monthly for just creating their tweets and contents to post online.


In saner climes, like Norway for example, store manager earns nothing less than $3500 pm and it’s the same amount of work both managers will be required to complete.


Why are Nigerians underpaying their workers? We have so many frustrated working class in the country.
Your concern about the disparity in salaries between Nigerian companies and their international counterparts is valid. The issue of underpayment is multifaceted, involving economic factors, industry standards, and cultural attitudes toward compensation.

Key Factors Contributing to Underpayment:
1. Economic Conditions: Nigeria's economic challenges, including inflation and currency fluctuations, impact salary scales.
2. Industry Standards: Different industries have varying pay scales, often influenced by profit margins and competition.
3. Lack of Regulation: Weak labor laws and enforcement can lead to exploitation.
4. Skill Demand: High demand for certain skills, like software development, can drive up pay in those areas.

Potential Solutions:
1. Advocacy for Labor Rights: Strengthening labor laws and enforcement can help protect workers.
2. Industry Standards: Companies can adopt fair pay practices, recognizing the value of their employees.
3. Skill Development: Investing in education and training can increase the supply of skilled workers, potentially driving up wages.

Your Story:
Your experience highlights the growing demand for tech skills and the potential for higher earnings in fields like software development and social media management.
ChybuzzDD(m): 5:27pm On Jun 07
004gist:
$3500 in Norway? That might be exaggeration. Like in England here its between 2000 to 2500 but you have to pay taxes lets say 1900 will hit your after tax. Taking house rent and other expenses at the end of the month u still get 500 to 600 which is not bad.

As at 2014 five hundred pounds is just 140k this means if u are earning 200k to 250k in 2014 you are more or far batter than someone earning 2k in Europe


How bad our economy has degraded under APC


Back to Nigeria.
Businesses are struggling also.. Running fuel, facing inflation.


During inflation it's said that those on fixed income do suffer loses.

3 years ago 80k will get u like 3 bags of rice... But today it can only get u 1 bag. And in 2015 80000 will get u 8 bags of rice. The irony is that 8 bags of rice cost 700,000. Thats almost a million.

To compensate or adjust for inflation your uncle should be earning 700+ per month

But is it nice to keep money growth this high? Economically its not.. Its way too high.


The naira devaluation really caused hardship on Nigeria and we haven't seen what the government has achieved with it..


During next. Elections please mobilise ur family to get voters card and stand vote APC out.

We need someone who could take security priority number 1. The Fulani herdsmen, bandits, boko haram and also ESN must be tackled and rooted out. If the north is free then farmers can return back to farm produce more food for the everb growing population.
dangote and other local refineries

We need to tackle corruption, construct roads linking villages to township, upgrade our railway systems.

If all this are put in place then prices will fall drastically.

Why must ESN be included in that list, where you also have the herdsmen which the former is meant to right against ??
004gist: 6:32pm On Jun 07
ChybuzzDD:


Why must ESN be included in that list, where you also have the herdsmen which the former is meant to right against ??
Have u been to Orsu LGA? see how they destroy all infrastructure?

Esn must be donz away with if we must agitate then it must be peaceful n reasonable. Thats the real ideology of ipob.

Not killing security agencies, burning secretarial.

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ChybuzzDD(m): 2:53am On Jun 08
004gist:

Have u been to Orsu LGA? see how they destroy all infrastructure?

Esn must be donz away with if we must agitate then it must be peaceful n reasonable. Thats the real ideology of ipob.

Not killing security agencies, burning secretarial.

That's how you folks always jump out to make conclusions even when not sure.

Who told you the group is ESN?? You captured some and they told you they belong to the ESN?
You don't know there are many other groups operating across the region? Are Ekpa's group also ESN?? Dokubo's group ESN? Local kidnappers and armed robbers ESN?
004gist: 8:21am On Jun 08
ChybuzzDD:


That's how you folks always jump out to make conclusions even when not sure.

Who told you the group is ESN?? You captured some and they told you they belong to the ESN?
You don't know there are many other groups operating across the region? Are Ekpa's group also ESN?? Dokubo's group ESN? Local kidnappers and armed robbers ESN?


Are you from Orsu? Do you know that everyone deserted them place immediately ESN located their base in that location?

Are u aware that all pole wires were looted and road destroyed?

Are you aware that all schools were burned down?

Are you aware all hospital and health centres were destroyed


Can u boldly say Fulani herdsmen are now bold enough to chase a whole local government out?
If u doubt what i said visit Orsu Ihiteukw then go down from there to all communities n villages

What do u mean by Dokubo's group? Then what's the work of ESN group in Orsu?
004gist: 8:32am On Jun 08
Local kidnappers and armed robbers can't climb pool and take all wires. Burn hospital then burn schools n hotel

chinasa nworu was on twitter n Facebook chairing them up and even said any local government hope uzordimma goes to commission things will be razed down.

It has not gotten to this if we must agitate and even if we all don't like hope we should be patients within few years he will be out.


See how Abia is peaceful and developing. Imo state wss ahead of Abia previously
Namelesscoder: 7:15am On Jun 10
IyaTola:
Your concern about the disparity in salaries between Nigerian companies and their international counterparts is valid. The issue of underpayment is multifaceted, involving economic factors, industry standards, and cultural attitudes toward compensation.

Key Factors Contributing to Underpayment:
1. Economic Conditions: Nigeria's economic challenges, including inflation and currency fluctuations, impact salary scales.
2. Industry Standards: Different industries have varying pay scales, often influenced by profit margins and competition.
3. Lack of Regulation: Weak labor laws and enforcement can lead to exploitation.
4. Skill Demand: High demand for certain skills, like software development, can drive up pay in those areas.

Potential Solutions:
1. Advocacy for Labor Rights: Strengthening labor laws and enforcement can help protect workers.
2. Industry Standards: Companies can adopt fair pay practices, recognizing the value of their employees.
3. Skill Development: Investing in education and training can increase the supply of skilled workers, potentially driving up wages.

Your Story:
Your experience highlights the growing demand for tech skills and the potential for higher earnings in fields like software development and social media management.

Software developer are also short paid, the executives of these big companies gets paid well but they won’t extend to employees, the labor union needs to be disbanded and replaced
Vanessa0359: 4:35pm On Jun 12
Hi, Good afternoon..

Please how can I study past questions for graduate trainee programs (GT) so as to be called for the next stage?

I have tried it for some time now and it's really becoming frustrating.

I would be 27 by September and this means that by then, I would have crossed the benchmark for most GT Program.

And I even wanted to go for 1 -3 years experience jobs in Lagos and other states, but I can't due to location and I don't have much to pair with a roommate.
Namelesscoder: 7:25pm On Jun 13
Vanessa0359:
Hi, Good afternoon..

Please how can I study past questions for graduate trainee programs (GT) so as to be called for the next stage?

I have tried it for some time now and it's really becoming frustrating.

I would be 27 by September and this means that by then, I would have crossed the benchmark for most GT Program.

And I even wanted to go for 1 -3 years experience jobs in Lagos and other states, but I can't due to location and I don't have much to pair with a roommate.

I don’t have experience in this but hopefully some will come along to explain, best of luck

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