20 Best Careers for Women in 2022

 

With female representation lagging behind in many sectors, career and professional opportunities are still very much available for women. These twenty careers are among the best for women in 2022, as they offer fulfilling work with a decent salary!

Women are underrepresented in many sectors, such as Engineering or Technology. Women are not given enough information about the opportunities or resources available to them in terms of their career path.

Some women may be unsure of what career to pursue. Others may be experiencing an upward-lifting bias and perceiving a lack of opportunities for women in certain industries that are actually flourishing for females.

Do you have a college degree but are still struggling to find the right career to match your skillset?

It is becoming harder than ever to identify the perfect job for your skillset. Too many applicants, not enough jobs. The competition is high and the chances of getting hired are low.

It's tough being a woman in today's work space. Women have been fighting for equality and a seat at the table for years, but still find themselves marginalized and boxed into the same jobs over and over again.

Women are more educated than ever, but are still grossly underrepresented in powerful positions in the workplace. There is a huge discrepancy between what is available to men vs. women when it comes to job opportunities.

This article includes a list of jobs women are most likely to be hired for.

1.Business Developer & Sales

This role is very crucial in the labor market. Every organization needs this professional in the running of the business. Their major deliverables are to develop and implement new strategies to upsurge ROI, penetrate new markets, attract new clients, increase customers’ loyalty and retain the existing ones. Someone who is very good with negotiation, persuasion, research, analysis and possesses customer service skills will be a good fit for this role.

One will ask how they can get started. Firstly, you can be lucky to get an internship role where you will be trained on the job. In another case, you can take free courses online.  Udemy and Coursera offer great courses on this role. This will enable you to upskill and be competent on the job. 

2.Petroleum Engineer

Engineering directors earn some of the highest salaries in Nigeria. Before you can get to that point, though, you first need to work as an engineer.

One of the highest paying engineering jobs in Nigeria is that of a petroleum engineer. Petroleum engineers are responsible for determining the amount of oil and gas that are present in a reservoir. They also determine the most suitable extraction methods, as well as the duration for which it’ll last.

Because Nigeria is an oil-producing country, it makes sense that petroleum engineers would be well-paid.

3.Pilot

Pilots can start earning a generous salary right out of school. Even entry-level pilots can quickly earn an average or higher-than-average salary shortly after graduation.

Most pilots are able to start working after just 4 years of schooling. This means they’re able to graduate and start earning high salaries earlier than a lot of other professionals in Nigeria, which also allows them to recoup the money they spent earning their pilots’ licenses.

4.Languages Expert

Over the past 20 years, many companies in Nigeria, specifically smaller companies, have recognized the value of employing skilled translators and linguistic experts to broaden their communication platforms beyond the African market. Foreign investors are interested in African resources and business, so language skills are highly important and in demand.

5.Medicine/Nursing

At the height of the global pandemic of 2020, we were reminded of the importance of nurses and medical professionals to our lives (and our economies) –– but especially throughout Africa. While the planet is still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, healthcare in Nigeria has taken a hard hit, one from which it will only recover with the right nursing professionals on hand. Post-COVID treatment for those still living with the disease will surely account for thousands of human-hours well into the next decade. 

6.Aeronautical Engineer

Nigeria’s booming and ever-expanding aviation industry is the reason for the high demand for talented aeronautical engineers. The skills required are extensive, and specialized education is a must––but some courses can be taken to start candidates off in the right direction.

7.Solicitor

Law graduates typically have many opportunities available to them right out of university. This is likely because of the versatility that comes with being a solicitor––you can pursue a law career in politics, government, criminology even private sector work. And, as you can imagine, solicitor jobs are some of the best paid in the country.

8.Plastic Surgeon

There has been a boom in surgeon jobs throughout Nigeria in the last few years, and although these popular roles are extremely well paid––especially surgeon jobs in the private sector––they do require extensive training within areas of specialization and years of experience. But for those medically minded candidates, it’s a great career.

9.Sailor

Sailors work on big hauler ships, tankers, and traveler boats and helping with the activity and administration of these vessels.

To become a sailor, you need to seek admission into the Maritime Academy of Nigeria or any of the accredited private maritime academies across the federation.

10.Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountants are professional accountants who provide financial expertise to inform the management of business entities and organizations. There is high demand for this role and finding a job in this profession is relatively easy. They are charged with the task of handling accounts and are employed by mega-companies and government agencies.

They manage financial systems and budgets, audit accounts, analyze risks, and detect financial fraud as well as provide reliable financial information.

To become a chartered accountant, you have to obtain a professional certificate from ACCS, CIMA, ICAN, or other professional organizations, which may take four years or more.

11.Telecommunications Engineer

The telecommunications industry is one of the fast-growing industries in the country. To become a telecommunications engineer, you must obtain a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications engineering from an approved institution.

Customer Support Specialist

Resolving customer issues and complaints takes a strong amount of analytical and communication skills––not to mention being a dedicated people person. Customer support may not be for everyone, but the work is rewarding and Nigeria has countless roles waiting to be filled in 2022.

12.Pharmacist

A pharmacist works primarily in hospitals, drug stores, pharmacies, and dispensaries.

To become a pharmacist, you have to obtain a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm) at any accredited institution in Nigeria, which may take five years or more.

13.IT Security Analyst/Ethical Hackers/Programmers

The services of these experts will always be needed as long as IT remains a revolutionary tool in the country. The roles of these experts include developing computer soft wares, maintaining online security, etc.

14.Digital Marketing

With the inventions of technology and social media, one of the quickest ways to secure a good-paying job in Nigeria is through the digital marketing field. There are numerous products to advertise and sell through social media via content creation, making a lot of organizations to be on the lookout for people good at this role.  The digital marketing field is arguably one of the biggest sources of income for many Nigerians as the field requires less or no qualification to start and the turnout is also fast and flexible. To be proficient in this role, all you need to do is to take some courses online or pay to attend some physical classes.

15.Human Resources

Human Resources is also one of the most well-paying jobs with high demand in Nigeria. These guys are responsible for recruiting, training, and managing employees. Taking a professional course like the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) will help to equip you and make you exceptional in the role.

16.Corporate Communication

Among the highest-paid workers in Nigeria are the communication workers. They’re responsible for making communication plans, coordinating events, and making materials in an organization with communication activities. Communication workers in Nigeria can earn millions of naira monthly.

17.Project Management

This is one of the jobs that is financially rewarding in Nigeria. A project manager is a person who has the overall responsibility for the successful planning, designing, execution, monitoring, and controlling of a project.  For a fresh graduate that wants to become a project manager in Nigeria, you will need a certification from the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and the Project Institute (PMI). 

18.College Lecturer

The versatility of pursuing a career in specialized lecturing at the college level is that you can create your own flexible schedule––work remotely as often as you want, when you want. And if you are hired at a national, government-run college or educational institution, you can also look forward to having a lighter workload during the school holidays.

19.Banking Associate

Nigeria features some of the world’s largest financial firms. And despite the damage to key global business markets throughout Africa and the world in 2020, the recovery is beginning to gradually shift. As a result, candidates with financial skills are expected to be in high demand in 2022. 

Some of the most in-demand and accessible opportunities in Nigeria, banking jobs are ideal roles for recent graduates looking to start their climb up the corporate ladder––even entry-level banking associates can earn very high salaries.

20.Creative Designers

Many Nigerian creative agencies, especially in larger cities like Lagos, are discovering the benefits of tailoring advertising work to more digital and direct mail channels in the hopes of reaching all the online shoppers at home. And they need creative designers and art directors with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills to fill those quotas.

The world is changing thanks to society's and the internet’s progressive attitudes. There are more women in powerful positions, more women-owned businesses, more women in higher education, and there are even more women writing about what it means to be a woman in this day and age. 

Your future is female.

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