Living in Nigeria while working in the US

By Mark 27 April 2022

Can I work remotely in Nigeria for a company in the US?

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

  1. If you are not a citizen of Nigeria, you need a visa to work in Nigeria.
  2. If you are a citizen of Nigeria, you need to be a resident of Nigeria.
  3. If you are a resident of Nigeria, you need to be a resident of Nigeria for at least 12 months before you can work in Nigeria.
  4. If you are a citizen of Nigeria, you need to be employed by a company in Nigeria.
  5. If you are a resident of Nigeria, you need to have a work permit.
  6. If you are a resident of Nigeria, you need to have a job offer from a company in Nigeria.

How can I find a remote job in the US while living in Nigeria?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in the US even if you are located in Nigeria, for that we need to understand the US visa rules and how they apply to Nigerian passport holders.

A US visa is a document which allows a foreigner to enter the US for a specific purpose. You can visit the US to enjoy a vacation, attend a conference, study in a US university or work in the US for a limited time.
You can apply for a US visa from the country you are living in. If you are a citizen of a country which has an agreement with the US, you can apply for a visa from that country as well.
However, if you are a citizen of a country which does not have an agreement with the US, then you will have to apply for a visa from the US embassy or consulate in your home country.
There are two types of visas that you can apply for:

  1. Short-term visa: This type of visa is valid for a limited time period. You can apply for a short-term visa from the country you are living in.
  2. Long-term visa: This type of visa is valid for a long time period. You can apply for a long-term visa from the country you are living in.
    The visa application process depends on the type of visa that you are applying for. The process to apply for a visa is the same for all visa types.
    Let’s now discuss the visa process in detail and how it can be applied from Nigeria.

How can I get paid in Nigeria when working remotely for a company in the US?

It is possible to get paid in Nigeria while working for a company in the US but it’s not easy.

Getting paid in Nigeria is one of the biggest challenges for an American working remotely.
I’m not talking about the usual challenges of getting paid by your employer in the US, or the challenges of being paid in Nigeria, or even the challenges of getting paid in Nigeria if you’re a freelancer.
I’m talking about getting paid in Nigeria if you work for a company in the US.
It’s not easy, and I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to get paid in Nigeria when working remotely for a company in the US.
So I decided to write this article to help you get paid in Nigeria.
This article will help you get paid in Nigeria.
I’m going to show you how to get paid in Nigeria when working remotely for a company in the US.

Will I pay taxes in Nigeria or the US when working remotely in Nigeria?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Nigeria for a corporation in the US, so we have done the research for you.

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Nigeria for a corporation in the US, so we have done the research for you.
You are a Nigerian working remotely for a US corporation. You are receiving a W2 in Nigeria, and you are also receiving a 1099 in the US.
Will you pay taxes in Nigeria or the US?
First, let’s get the terminology straight. When you are working in Nigeria, you are a Nigerian worker. When you are working in the US, you are a US worker.
The US does not tax the income that you earn in Nigeria.
The US taxes the income that you earn in the US.
Nigeria does not tax the income that you earn in the US.
Nigeria does not tax the income that you earn in Nigeria.
There are a few exceptions to the above. If you are a resident of Nigeria, you are a Nigerian worker, and you earn income in the US, you will be taxed on that income in the US. If you are a resident of the US, you are a US worker, and you earn income in Nigeria, you will be taxed on that income in the US.