Teaching English in NigerBack to Tefl World

Niger is a French-speaking landlocked country in West Africa named after the Niger River.  It lies on the border between Sahara and Sub-Saharan Africa and so most of its population, which rely heavily on subsistence agriculture, live in the more tropical regions in the south along the Niger River.  Niger’s budget is made up of almost 45% foreign aid which paints a bleak picture of the state of the country.  If you are keen to work there, then you could try contacting one of the many NGOs based in the country to ask about career opportunities.  Before you sign a contract for a TEFL position in Niger, you should consult the advice of your government’s foreign office regarding working there. Remember to have the full list of vaccinations which are needed for Niger  – the rabies vaccination sometimes needs a course of injections which require up to a month to complete before you depart for the country.