This made young Nigerians sought for skills that were rare like data analytics, mobile development etc.
Here is a list of career paths, you can explore as a data analyst in Nigeria;
Machine Learning Engineers
Machine learning engineers are usually technically skilled programmers who research, develop and design self-running software for automated prediction models. They research and select the appropriate data presentation methods and also implement machine learning tools and algorithms.
This is one of the highest-paying careers in data analytics as each program they model and design is usually used to produce outcomes in operations and the outcomes are used to predict and perform future operations.
They pay machine learning engineers N70,000~N520,000 per month.
Data Scientist
Data scientists deal with a lot of massive data, they find data sources and are actively present in the data collection process. This role requires in-depth mathematical, statistical, and computer knowledge as they deal with data in its raw form and perform data de-processing on both structured and unstructured data. This role is an excellent and challenging role for those who have an interest in data analysis.
This is another stellar role in data anlayanalysissis that pays really good money.
A data scientist could earn as low as N100,000 and as much as N5,000,000 based on their level of experience and skill set.
Business Intelligence Expert.
Business Intelligence professionals also look good in the data analyst circle. Business Intelligence deals with complex databases to evaluate market trends to help companies make decisions. BI makes use of cloud platforms while writing data collection and processing procedures and making final reports to management.
They make use of software like Power BI, and Tableau and have a deep understanding of SQL.
Business Intelligence earns between N70,000 to N200,000 per month.
Data Analyst
A data analyst’s job includes the creation and maintenance of data systems and databases and fixing coding errors. They also make use of statistical tools to interpret data obtained from data analysts, while paying special attention to patterns and trends. They must possess analytical and leadership skills. This is a great role for undergraduates and master’s degree holders in computer modeling, statistics, and mathematics.
Data analysts earn as much as N100,000 to N2,000,000 per year based on skills excluding tips and bonuses.
Business Analyst
Business analysts play a strategic and major role in identifying problems and suggesting solutions based on the facts the data analyst presents. While this is one of the most in-demand jobs in the field of data science, a bachelor’s degree in a certain field such as business administration and finance would be a good foundation to lay.
Business analysts are paid between N50,000 to N150,000 per month
Statisticians
Statisticians collect, analyze and evaluate data to find trends and relationships that can be utilized when making business decisions although different from business intelligence experts because it includes gathering and analyzing and interpreting data and they must also possess communication and analytical skills. This role is in high demand both in public and private sectors as the knowledge of statistics is needed in both public and private sectors.
Statisticians earn as much as N100,000 to N3,000,000 per month depending on their years of experience and their level of skill set.
Other career roles in data science include Database Administrators, Data Architects which are also exciting paths in data science. Technology development keeps improving year after year, with the incorporation of artificial intelligence for the harnessing and collection of big data. This development would see data scientists being required for the development of AI models and programs.
