As we all know that we now live in a digital era where by old ways of doing things are becoming more and more absurd on a day to day basis and new improved methods of functioning and running businesses, companies and organisations are the new talk of the town. With the current rate of inflation not only in Nigeria but globally, people are tapping into the tech world to secure their financial life because learning tech skills (like the following I’m about to mention) makes you valuable and people are willing and ready to pay highly for such value. Some of these skills require you to know one or two programming languages, while some require marketing background or Engineering designs. Each skill is unique and highly valuable and suited for different individuals based on their abilities, career path and passion Therefore here are some of the tech skills you can learn in 2023 and will still be valuable in years to come in no particular order :


Digital Marketing : Digital marketing is the component of marketing that uses the Internet and online-based digital technologies such as desktop computers, mobile phones and other digital media and platforms to promote products and services.
Skills required to learn
– Content marketing
– Social media marketing
– Email marketing
– Search Engine Optimisation
– Analytics
Salary: $80,265/yr The estimated total pay for a Digital Marketing Manager is NGN 391,000 per month.




Social Media Marketing : Social media marketing is the use of social media platforms and websites to promote a product or service. Although the terms e-marketing and digital marketing are still dominant in academia, social media marketing is becoming more popular for both practitioners and researchers.
Skills required to learn
– Communication
– Content creation
– Creativity
– Writing etc
Salary: The estimated salary $58815/yr
Average:₦720,000/mo



Machine learning : What is machine learning? Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science which focuses on the use of data and algorithms to imitate the way that humans learn, gradually improving its accuracy. Machine learning is a method of data analysis that automates analytical model building. It is a branch of artificial intelligence based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify patterns and make decisions with minimal human intervention.
Skills required to learn
– software engineering
– data science
– communication
– problem-solving proficiency.
Salary : the average salary for a machine learning engineer ranges from $112,832 to $143,180. NGN 450,000/mo


Mobile Development : mobile developer is a type of software developer who creates and implements mobile applications for smartphones, tablet devices and computers. These professionals translate code into user-friendly apps through a series of creations and tests. They typically work for app development companies.
Skills required to learn
– Programming Languages.
– Software Development Knowledge.
– Back-end Computing.
– Cross-platform Concepts.
– Cybersecurity skills.

Salary : Mobile app developer salaries typically range between $75,000 and $131,000 yearly Mobile App Developer positions start at ₦1,275,000 per year.



Web Analytics Specialist : Web analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of web data to understand and optimize web usage. Web analytics is not just a process for measuring web traffic but can be used as a tool for business and market research and assess and improve website effectiveness.The focus is on identifying measures based on your organizational and user goals and using the website data to determine the success or failure of those goals and to drive strategy and improve the user’s experience.
Skills required to learn
– Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
– In-depth knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
– Business and marketing acumen
– Customer centric
Salary Average $84,460 Web Analytics in Nigeria typically earns around 367,000 NGN. Salaries range from 169,000 NGN (lowest) to 584,000 NGN(highest)



Mobile Designer: mobile designers develop the look and feel of an application, including branding and style. They also work to optimize the user experience (UX) so that anyone interacting with the app finds it a pleasure rather than a frustration. As a mobile designer, you develop apps for use on mobile devices such as a tablet or cellular phone. You may choose to specialize in a platform like Android or iOS, or design apps to work on multiple platforms.
Skills required to learn
– Internet of things skills
– Programming language skills.
– Computer proficiency.
– Back-end computing.
– User interface (UI) design.
– Cross-platform development skills.
– Cybersecurity skills.
Salary $63,341 to $78,432 . Average salary for a Mobile App Developer is ₦125,000 per month in Nigeria.



SEO: Search engine optimization is the process of improving the quality and quantity of website traffic to a website or a web page from search engines. SEO targets unpaid traffic rather than direct traffic or paid traffic.
Skills required to learn
– Communication skills.
– Link-building strategy
– keywords research.
– Social media efficiency.
– Data analysis.
– Critical thinking.
– Time management.
Salary : The estimated total pay for a SEO Specialist is NGN 254,500 per month in the Nigeria area, with an beginner salary of NGN 90,000 per month.The average salary for a SEO Specialist is $59707 per year



Data Analyst : Data analysis is the process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
A data analyst is a person whose job is to gather and interpret data in order to solve a specific problem. The role includes plenty of time spent with data but entails communicating findings too. Here’s what many data analysts do on a day-to-day basis: Gather data: Analysts often collect data themselves.
Skills required to learn
– Data visualization
– Communication
– Statistics
– Analytics
– Problem solving
– Computer programming
Salary: Data Analyst NGN 390,000 /mo The average salary for a Data Analyst is $150,000 per year.



Data Visualization: Data visualization is the representation of data through use of common graphics, such as charts, plots, infographics, and even animations. These visual displays of information communicate complex data relationships and data-driven insights in a way that is easy to understand.Data visualization engineers (or specialists) are responsible for the design and development of data visualizations and dashboards using data sets from various sources. They are experts in data and storytelling and whizzes at business intelligence (BI) tools, often creating user-friendly dashboards for business teams.
Skills required to learn
– Develop audience understanding
– Learn storytelling with data
– Basic visual design skills.
– Gather feedback
Salary: Average $114,687/yr .

Data Engineering Data engineering refers to the building of systems to enable the collection and usage of data. This data is usually used to enable subsequent analysis and data science; which often involves machine learning. Data engineers are responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing data infrastructure for data collection, management, transformation, and access. They are in charge of creating pipelines that convert raw data into usable formats for data scientists and other data consumers to utilize.
Skills required to learn
– Data analysis
– Machine learning
– Communication
– Python
– SQL
– Data and information visualization
Salary : According to Glassdoor, the total annual pay a data engineer earns is $111,998. The average salary for a Data Engineer is ₦158,333 per month in Nigeria.




UI/UX Design : User interface design or user interface engineering is the design of user interfaces for machines and software, such as computers, home appliances, mobile devices, and other electronic devices, with the focus on maximizing usability and the user experience.UX design is all about identifying and solving user problems; UI design is all about creating intuitive, aesthetically-pleasing, interactive interfaces. UX design usually comes first in the product development process, followed by UI.
Skills required to learn
– Interaction design
– Visual Communication Skill.
– Coding skills.
– Analytical skills.
– Information Architecture Skill.
Salary: NGN 350,000. The estimated total pay for a Ui\Ux Designer is NGN 350,000 per month in the Nigeria area. The estimated total pay for a Ui\Ux Designer is $86,631 per year.



Cyber-security Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes. Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It’s also known as information technology security or electronic information security.
Skills required to learn
– Network security
– Information security
– Management
– Problem solving
– Coding
Salary : According to PayScale, the average annual salary for a Cyber Security Analyst in Nigeria ranges from ₦2,400,000 to ₦6,500,000. Glassdoor reports a similar range, with an average of ₦4,000,000 per year. The average salary of cyber security in USA ranges from 88, 325 USD to 1,64,861 USD per year.




Cloud Computing/AWS: Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. Large clouds often have functions distributed over multiple locations, each of which is a data center. As a cloud engineer, you’ll identify and integrate public and private cloud computing services and solutions that help organizations operate with greater efficiency, security, and attention to detail. You will also troubleshoot these same applications whenever cloud-based platforms present issues for users.
Skills required to learn
– Proper networking skills.
– Database management skills
– Knowing the basics of cloud infrastructure
– Understanding software and database concepts
Salary: Entry-level positions in the US typically pay an average base salary of $81,519 a year, average base salary of $117,000 USD,. Cloud Solutions Architect · ₦5,000,000 ; Solutions Architect · ₦2,470,000 ; Cloud Security Architect · ₦2,000,000.



AutoCAD Designer(Engineering designer)
The responsibilities of an AutoCAD designer include drafting original designs using CAD software to create 3D drawings starting from a sketch. In this career, you revise drawings and ensure they meet client specifications and required standards. AutoCAD drafters specialize in creating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models using Autodesk’s AutoCAD software. These highly-trained draftsmen work with architects and engineers to design and create 2D and 3D computer models of buildings and machine parts from blueprints or from scratch.
Skills required to learn
– Computer skills.
– Project Management.
– Technical and Drafting.
– Construction Design.
Salary: Autocad designer salaries typically range between $40,000 and $76,000 yearly.An AutoCAD Drafter working in Nigeria will typically earn around 2,110,600 NGN per year.



Web Design Web design encompasses many different skills and disciplines in the production and maintenance of websites. The different areas of web design include web graphic design; user interface design; authoring, including standardised code and proprietary software; user experience design; and search engine optimization. A web designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages. Unlike web developers, who specialise in creating new websites’ structures and the code that forms these, web designers tend to focus on the visual aspects of a site, such as its layout and its usability.
Skills required to learn
– Basic Designing Tools.
– UX/UI And Visual Design.
– HTML & CSS.
– Web Server Management
– Content Management System
Salary : The average Web Designer salary in Nigeria is ₦270,996 per month. The average salary for a Web Designer is $62785 per year in US.



Software development/design
Software design is the process by which an agent creates a specification of a software artifact intended to accomplish goals, using a set of primitive components and subject to constraints. Software development refers to a set of computer science activities dedicated to the process of creating, designing, deploying and supporting software. Software itself is the set of instructions or programs that tell a computer what to do. It is independent of hardware and makes computers programmable.Software developers typically do the following: Analyze users’ needs and then design and develop software to meet those needs. Software designer is responsible for problem-solving and planning for a software solution.
Skills required to learn
– Database knowledge.
– Operating systems.
– Source control.
– Data structures and algorithms.
– Coding languages.
Salary: The average salary for a Software Designer is $124,290 per year in US. While the average salary in Nigeria is NGN 480,000.