Top-paying tech jobs that can be done remotely

By Akanji Temilola
Job Seeking
April 12, 2023
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Every day, more and more organizations are going remote and tech jobs are leading the pack because many tech positions can be done entirely online. People are continuously finding it easy to work from home; therefore they would keep opting for jobs that offer them the opportunity. This is why we have curated a list of tech jobs that will not require that you come to the physical office for anything.

Tech Project Management

A project manager can work from home to organize, oversee projects, propose costs, work with clients, and execute ideas. Majorly, a project manager needs to spend time on the computer to put things in place and running.

Skills needed: communication skills, project planning, Risk assessment, organizational skills, budgeting, tracking and monitoring, research, writing and reporting, time management, and negotiation.

Salary: NGN 250,000 - NGN 575,000 monthly

Quality Assurance Analysis

A quality assurance analyst develops and implements quality standards and procedures for software products by testing and analyzing them to ensure that they are fit and meet requirements. They identify and resolve problems that may arise during the building process, and modifications can also be suggested and executed.

Skills needed: creativity, critical thinking, programming and scripting, analytical tools, time management, good communication, collaboration/teamwork.

Salary: NGN 197,000 - NGN350,000 monthly

Technical writing

A technical writer script copies and documents for an organization. These documents may include instruction manuals, reference guides, and product descriptions. They are written in such a way that the users will comprehend without any problem. Asides from writing guides, technical writers can also write articles and high-standard posts that clients of a company may find useful.

Skills needed: Research, good communication, editing and proofreading, teamwork, single sourcing, critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and planning.

Salary: NGN145,000 -NGN 400,000 monthly

Software Engineering

This job allows you to design, develop, test, and maintain software. A software engineer can also improve existing software for better results. Furthermore, they get to write and test codes, deploy programs and request user feedback, maintain software functionality, and confirm that software is updated with the latest features.

Skills needed: Proficiency in programming languages such as JAVA, RUBY, and C++, experience in SQL and ORM, ability to use web frameworks like JSF, Wicket, GWT, and Spring MVC, logical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Salary: NGN 180,000 - NGN 471,000 monthly

Salesforce Administrator

A salesforce administrator is responsible for making plans for the sales and marketing of products for an organization. Other core duties include creating user accounts, running database maintenance reports, creating and protecting records, optimizing tools, and processes for effective sales, expunging duplicate contacts, and monitoring system permission.

Skills/tools needed: Good management and communication skills, leadership skills, Data management, problem-solving, sales inspection and navigation, Mouse-over Field Metadata, SOQL Data Export Tool, Data Import Tool, Set-up audit trail, Debug logs, scheme builder, salesforce A.

Salary: NGN 500,000 - NGN 1,500,000 monthly

Mobile App Development

Mobile apps are designed to solve problems of different categories. The problems may be feeding, accommodation, education, funding, daily living, and more. Mobile developers build apps and ensure that users of all mobile devices (android, iOS, windows) find the application user-friendly and useful. Also, consistency in the functionality of the software is the job of the developer.

Skills needed: Programming skills, UI design, cybersecurity skills, Scrum management, communication skills, writing skills, communication skills, and Backend computing.

Salary: NGN 261,000 - NGN 1,000,000 monthly

DevOps Engineering

A devOps engineer is an extensive IT engineer who creates processes, designs tools, and monitors code releases and changes. They ensure the smooth running of all project functions, troubleshoot and fix bugs, build automated processes, and manage regular reports on the progress of the project.

Skills needed: Ability to manage databases such as MySQL and Mongo, good knowledge of Ruby, Python, Perl, and Java, experience in troubleshooting, cloud skills, good communication, and proactiveness.

Salary: NGN 150,000 - NGN 406,000 monthly

Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity specialists are responsible for fixing optimum security for all networks within an organization. They ensure that all systems are free from all internal and external threats and violations.

Skills needed: control and frameworks, intrusion detection, cloud, incident response, network security risk management, teamwork, adaptability, critical thinking, communication skills, and detail-oriented.

Salary: NGN 200,000 - NGN 410,000

Cloud Architect

Cloud architects devise cloud computing solutions. Majorly, they work on the adoption plans, the design, control, and management of the cloud.

Skills needed: Good Communication, emotional intelligence, collaboration, security, good knowledge of OS, JAVA, Python, C##, knowledge of cybersecurity, and Data storage skills.

Salary: NGN 350,000 - NGN 1,500,000 monthly