Living in Nigeria as an expatriate

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Located in West Africa, Nigeria is a promising destination for expatriates. The country enjoys the second largest economy of Africa, offering job opportunities to highly skilled expats wishing to work here. Oil is the main sector but professionals can also fin career prospects in finance, telecommunications, IT or NGO sectors.

Expats usually live in big cities, companies generally providing housing in compounds.

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Work

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Clayhall: 3 Bedroom Luxury Residence

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Clayhall: 3 Bedroom Luxury Residence
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Black's Diamond: 2 Bedroom Apartment with a private cinema
Lagos

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Training centres in Lagos

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Florintech Computer College stands out as a premier computer training school in Ojo, Lagos.

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