While many educated Nigerians might prefer some courses over others. we can not rule out the importance of all these courses to the well being of the society. But the fact is this, Some courses are more important than the others.
Whether you agree with us or you don’t, there are courses that are more marketable in the labour market. These courses can bring you lots of financial rewards.
No wonder many Nigerian parents have over the years encouraged their wards to opt for these sets of lucrative courses.
Aside the financial side of it, these courses have the ability to up your social status within the society.
Without much ado, If you are one of those not well enlightened of the best courses to study in Nigeria today, we have listed 10 of those courses that are considered the most marketable and the best to study both now and for the future.
10 Best Courses To Study In Nigeria?
1. Medicine
Medicine is one of the most marketable courses to study in Nigeria today. you can earn very high depending on the level and type of hospital you work with. You do not even need to search for a medical related job because the job is already waiting for you. Nigeria is dire need of the services of Medical Practitioners.
2. Nursing
Nurses practitioners are always in high demand. There is no hospital in the world that do not need the services of nurses. They are important in the medical world.
Although they may not earn as much as their counterpart in other countries abroad, they are never poor and are always sought after. This is because nurses offer the necessary health care as they work alongside physicians, medical doctors and therapists to treat patients.
3. Marketing
Many companies in Nigeria are looking for sale representative to help market their product and brands. If you are a certified marketer from a Nigerian institution, marketing should be your best bet. With good communication and persuasive skills, you will be able to ply your trade in this field.
4. Pharmacy
Pharmacists are known to prepare and dispense drugs. Without Pharmacists we won’t get drugs for our sick ones. This then makes them highly sought after.
As a pharmacist, you could work in any of the top pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria or abroad. The take-home salary for a fresh pharmacy graduate is very high plus other heavy packages attached to it.
5. Mass Communication
Mass Communication or Journalism a lucrative course to study in Nigeria because it offers many employment opportunities in the print or broadcast media. Graduates of Mass Communication can work in Radio houses, TV stations, Newspaper Publishing Firms, just to mention but a few.
6. Law
The Law profession may not be well respected as it used to be, but there’s no doubt that you can make good money from it. As a lawyer in Nigeria, you could establish a law firm or even be an attorney for any of these top companies. You can also earn big as a family lawyer.
7. Accounting
Accounting degree course is offered by most universities in Nigeria. If you have an accounting degree plus professional qualifications such as ICAN, you can work in any of these top Nigerian companies as they prefer those with professional qualifications.
8. Architecture
Architecture is a very lucrative course to study. One thing about architecture is that it makes you self-employed. Architecture is a top course.
9. Engineering
This is one of the best courses you can study in Nigeria today. As an engineering graduate, you can work with any multinational companies in Nigeria, i.e Oil & Gas Firms/Construction companies like Shell, Chevron, Total, NNPC, Julius Berger etc.
10. Estate Management
This course is not popular and not many Nigerian Universities offer estate management. The economic value/benefits of this course are however very high. Many land/estate owners are looking for people to manage their properties, which makes it one of the best courses to study at the university.
So far these are the best courses to study in Nigeria. Do well to share this article with your friends and colleagues.
