“I Was Never Discouraged”: Lecturer Who Moved Overseas Mentions Salary He Was Paid in Nigeria

“I Was Never Discouraged”: Lecturer Who Moved Overseas Mentions Salary He Was Paid in Nigeria

A Nigerian academic, Raji Abdulwasiu, who moved overseas has encouraged people to believe in their dreams, pray and work hard, assuring them that they will be celebrated sooner than later.

In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), Raji, now an international researcher, reflected on his work experience.

According to Raji, his first salary as a vacation teacher in Lagos back in 2008 was N8,500.

While awaiting his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) call-up, he taught at a secondary school in Lagos for six months, where he earned N20k monthly.

After NYSC, Raji worked as a marketing executive for two years with no salary, and only earned through sales commission.

Despite the meagre pay, Raji said he was never discouraged and remained focused on his goals.

Next, he joined the oldest university in Nigeria as an assistant lecturer and later became a full-time academic, earning N105k.

A part of his story read:

I joined the oldest tertiary institution in Nigeria (established in 1923) as an assistant lecturer.

“I moved from no salary as a sales person to #105, 000/month as a lecturer.

I continue building my skills and those skills opened lots of opportunities for me in Nigeria and abroad.

Some of the opportunity are fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarships worth over hundred million Naira (Yes, read it again).

Today, I am in a better place. Financially, I am stable. Spiritually, I am good. Family wise, I have a home

Believe in your dreams, pray and work hard. Sooner than later, you will be celebrated.