Work in Namibia for a company in Cameroon

By Mark 29 April 2022

Can I work remotely in Namibia for a company in Cameroon?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. Your company must be based in Cameroon
  2. You must be working in Cameroon for more than 6 months
  3. You must be legally resident in Cameroon
  4. You must have a valid work permit in Cameroon
  5. You must be physically present in Cameroon (e.g. with your family)
  6. You must be physically present in Cameroon on a regular basis (e.g. for a company visit)

Yes you can.
You will have to get a work permit and a visa to be able to work in Namibia.

How can I find a remote job in Cameroon while living in Namibia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Cameroon even if you are located in Namibia, for that we will give you a few tips.

You should know that a job in Cameroon is quite difficult to find, you have to be patient and flexible. It’s true that in most cases, the only way to get a job in Cameroon is through an agency, but sometimes, it’s possible to find a job directly through your own network.
In this article, we will give you some tips to find a job in Cameroon while living in Namibia.
How to find a job in Cameroon while living in Namibia

  1. Networking
    The first thing to do is to start networking. You can do this by joining the various forums that are available on the internet.
    You can find them on social networks, such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
    You can also join groups on Facebook or LinkedIn, where you can share your skills with people who might be looking for someone to collaborate with.
    You can also join online communities where people are looking for a job or a job seeker.
    You can also try to find a job in Cameroon by yourself. You can do this by searching for vacancies on job portals, such as Indeed, Indeed or Indeed.
    You can also search for vacancies on job portals, such as Indeed, Indeed or Indeed.
  2. Register on job portals
    You should register on job portals.

How can I get paid in Namibia when working remotely for a company in Cameroon?

It is possible to get paid in Namibia while working for a company in Cameroon but the process is very complicated and may take months to complete.

The truth is that it is not possible to get paid in Namibia while working for a company in Cameroon. The reason is that Cameroon is not a member of the United Nations and the only countries that are members of the UN are the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, China, India, Russia, Germany, Mexico, and the European Union.
Namibia is not a member of the UN but it has its own set of international organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These organizations are responsible for setting international standards for wages and working conditions in member countries.
In fact, the IMF has recently published a report on the wages and working conditions in Cameroon. The report states that the average monthly salary in Cameroon is around $105 and the minimum wage is $1.20. The average monthly salary in Namibia is about $1,400 and the minimum wage is $300.
The main reason why you cannot get paid in Namibia while working for a company in Cameroon is because Namibia has a higher minimum wage than Cameroon. The minimum wage in Namibia is $300 and the minimum wage in Cameroon is only $1.20.

Will I pay taxes in Namibia or Cameroon when working remotely in Namibia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Namibia for a corporation in Cameroon, so we’ve put together a guide to help you figure out the right way to do it.

The most important thing to understand is that you are working in Namibia and not Cameroon, so you will pay taxes in Namibia, not Cameroon.
Taxes in Namibia
When you work remotely in Namibia, you will pay taxes in Namibia. Taxes in Namibia are based on the number of days you work, and whether or not you are an employee or self-employed.
The Namibian government has set a minimum tax rate for self-employed workers, which is 5.5% for the first 5,000 euros of your annual income and 6.5% for the next 5,000 euros.
Employees are taxed based on their salary, and they pay tax on the first 2,000 euros of their income. The rate of tax is set by the Namibian government, and it is the same for all employees.

Taxes in Cameroon
When you work remotely in Namibia for a corporation in Cameroon, you will pay taxes in Cameroon. Taxes in Cameroon are based on the number of days you work, and whether or not you are an employee or self-employed.