Live in Nigeria while having a job in Sweden

By Mark 10 April 2022

Can I live in Nigeria and work remotely for a company in Sweden?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Ensure you have a valid visa.
  2. Ensure you have a valid work permit in Nigeria.
  3. Ensure you have a valid work permit in Sweden.
  4. Ensure you are able to legally work in Sweden.
  5. Ensure you have a valid visa for Sweden.
  6. Ensure you are legally allowed to work in Nigeria.
  7. Ensure you have a valid visa for Nigeria.
  8. Ensure you are legally allowed to work in Sweden.
  9. Ensure you are able to legally work in Nigeria.

If you can answer yes to all of the above, then you can work from Nigeria and live in Sweden.
I have a Nigerian passport, I have a Swedish passport and I have a valid work permit in Nigeria.
Can I work remotely for a company in Sweden?
Yes, you can work from Nigeria and live in Sweden.

What is the best way to live in Sweden?
If you have a valid visa for Sweden, you can live in Sweden as a non-immigrant, however you will need to register with the Swedish Migration Board.

How to find remote work in Sweden while living in Nigeria?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Sweden even though you are located in Nigeria. For that we will look at the following tips.

  1. The first thing you should do is to get a Swedish work permit.
    Sweden is a very attractive country to live and work in. You can get a work permit if you are a student or if you have a job offer in Sweden. In the latter case, you will need to get a work permit before you can start working in Sweden.
    If you have a job offer in Sweden, you can apply for a work permit. The application process is very simple and you can apply online. You can also apply for a work permit if you are a student in Sweden.
  2. You can apply for a work permit if you are a student in Sweden.
    If you are a student in Sweden, you can apply for a work permit. You will need to apply for a work permit if you want to work in Sweden for more than a year.
    You can apply for a work permit online. You will need to fill out a form.
  3. You can apply for a work permit if you have a job offer in Sweden.

How to get paid in Nigeria when working remotely for a corporation in Sweden?

You can get paid in Nigeria even if you are working for a company in Sweden, however , you may need to transfer money from your account in Sweden to Nigeria.

This is because the Nigerian banks have not been able to fully comply with the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Act, which makes it difficult for people in Nigeria to send money to other countries.
However, there are ways you can still get paid in Nigeria when working for a company in Sweden.
The following are the top 5 ways to get paid in Nigeria when working for a company in Sweden:

  1. Use Western Union
    The most common way to transfer money internationally is by using Western Union. However, you cannot use Western Union to send money to Nigeria.
    The reason why is because Nigeria is a member of the African Union, and the African Union has a policy of not allowing Western Union to operate in the country.
    However, you can still use Western Union to send money to other African countries, including Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, etc.
  2. Use Skrill
    Skrill is an online payment system that is based in the UK, and is also the official payment system of FIFA World Cup 2018.
    You can use Skrill to transfer money to Nigeria, as long as the money you are sending is less than $5,000.
    However, you will need to provide a valid email address, so you will be able to receive the payment.

How do taxes work in Nigeria if I’m working remotely for a company Nigeria?

When working remotely in Nigeria for a firm based in Sweden, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to have a good knowledge of how taxes work in Nigeria.

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