Nigeria is fast developing into a country with a stable digital and technological presence. Many youths in Nigeria now regard themselves as "Tech bros and sis", because they have expertise in varying technical skills.
Perhaps, you are considering learning Website Development maybe as a full-time or part-time professional. It is a good skill for making money and ensuring your financial freedom in a developing country like Nigeria. In fact, many Website Developers earn way more than other Tech bros and sis, even more than most civil servants in Nigeria. This is a good enough reason to seek an expert in the web development field and become a hotcake for clients who will pay hundreds of thousands for your skill.
The first step is not just wanting this but acting. Now, let us talk about how to start a career as a Website Developer in Nigeria.
Firstly, it is vital to know the role you will be playing for your clients. A Web Developer creates and develops websites for different purposes. While web development is simply the process of using programming languages and other methods to realize designed websites.
A website designer would design a website with images, styles, objects, and colours, while you as a website developer will bring the functionality to life.
You will also be responsible for managing the developed website, to ensure maximum functionality. As a prerequisite, you should have a good grasp of programming languages like HTML 4/5, PHP, JavaScript, and many others.
1. Make The Choice On Which Aspect Of Web Design You Want To Go For:
As there are several aspects of web development, the first thing you want to decide on is the aspect you would love to focus on. These aspects include:
- Frontend Development
- Backend Development
- Full-Stack Development
- Web App Development.
This is the foundation on which other points will be built. To be sure of which to go for, it's advised to check up on all of the aspects and choose which one you would love to hop on.
2. Enroll For A Course
Starting a career in Web Development is only possible when actions are put in place and the second to choosing what aspect you want to work on is to go for it. There are several training schools which can help you with this, both online and offline. There are also a couple of online websites which can help you to learn the basics for free, then you can enrol for paid or masterclasses.
3. Put To Practice
It's one thing to learn, it's another thing to put to work. You can start by volunteering or filling in for an internship, as this will help you not start your journey in a lonely mode. You will be able to work with other web developers that have gone ahead of you and they will put you through the necessary phases. Also, you can send in applications to get works at entry levels which will help build your portfolio and in turn, bring in higher bids.
4. Get Better
You by now should know that learning never stops, and so is it with your career as a web developer. You want to advance in your skills and get better. Furthermore, you should pay attention to your preferred wage/salary range without going overboard for a beginner. Moreover, Nigerians might not pay that much. Consequentially, that is why it is advisable to position yourself for foreign clients and well-paying Nigerian clients.
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