Teaching English in NigeriaBack to Tefl World

Nigeria is an English-speaking country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea.  It is often referred to as the “Giant of Africa” because of its huge population (182 million) and economy (the 20th largest economy in the world).  It is blessed with beautiful natural landmarks and wildlife reserves.  Nigeria’s oil boom has helped provide its citizens with free education from primary to tertiary levels.  TEFL positions are rarely advertised outside of the country; if you are keen to work there, then you could try contacting one of its educational institutions to enquire about career opportunities.  Before you sign a contract for a TEFL position in Nigeria, you should consult the advice of your government’s foreign office regarding working in a particular part of the country – personal security risks vary throughout Nigeria. Remember to have the full list of vaccinations which are needed for Nigeria  – the rabies vaccination sometimes needs a course of injections which require up to a month to complete before you depart for the country.