Nine highest-paying occupations in Lagos state

According to data from the Lagos government in 2021, the rates of unemployment in the state for jobs less than 40hrs/week and those below 20hrs/week were 41.66% and 37.14% respectively.

Despite these alarming figures, the yearly influx of persons from other states across Nigeria into Lagos is majorly tied to the promise of a better life (economically) which the commercial and economic capital of the country seems to hold for many.

But Lagos, as a metropolis, favours persons in certain occupations more as demands for their services and expertise continue to soar.

Here are some of the most well-paid jobs in Lagos:

1. Graphic Designing

As businesses in Lagos join the corporate world to go digital, the services of experienced graphic designers are hotcakes.

It is estimated that an early career graphic designer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of ₦520,882 monthly.

For a mid-career graphic designer with 5-9 years of experie…