Work in Niger for a company in Indonesia

Can I work remotely for a company in Indonesia while being in Niger?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. If you are not a citizen of Indonesia, you need to have a work permit.
  2. You will need to find a company in Indonesia which is willing to hire you.
  3. You will need to find a company in Niger which is willing to hire you.
  4. You will need to find a company in Indonesia which is willing to sponsor your work permit.
  5. You will need to find a company in Niger which is willing to sponsor your work permit.

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
I have a friend who is a citizen of the US, he is currently working in the US, but he is considering to work in Indonesia.

How to live in Niger and find remote work in Indonesia?

Finding remote work in Indonesia if you are located in Niger might be difficult, therefore we recommend to try it first in Niger.

Travelling to Niger
You can fly to Niamey, the capital city of Niger, from a number of international airports in West Africa, including Abidjan, Accra, Bamako, Dakar, Lagos, Lome, Monrovia, Ouagadougou, Porto-Novo, and Conakry.
If you are not sure where to fly, you can take a look at the flight schedule and book your ticket to Niger on Skyscanner.
The flight duration to Niamey is about 12 hours and you can also fly to Niamey from the following airports:
Niamey, Niger
Niger is a country in West Africa with a population of about 17 million people. The capital of the country is Niamey, which is located in the northern part of the country. Niger is bordered by the countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria, Algeria, and Libya.
If you want to live in Niger, you can try to find a job in Niger or you can travel to Niger to find a job.
Finding work in Niger
If you are looking for work in Niger, you can try to find work in Niger or you can travel to Niger to find a job.

How a company in Indonesia can send my salary in Niger?

When working remotely for a corporation in Indonesia, you salary can be send to Niger but the company has to provide the bank details. The company has to provide the bank details so the company can send the money to Niger.

Yes, the company in Indonesia can send your salary to Niger. You have to provide the bank details.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Niger for a company in Indonesia?

If you are working remotely in Niger for a corporation established in Indonesia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are not. You just need to know the right questions to ask and what to do.

Taxes are a part of life in Niger, as in many other countries. And they are not the same for everyone, especially those who work remotely.
When you work remotely, the tax system is a bit different than when you work in the office. It is important to know the differences, so you can make the right decision on how to pay taxes.
The following is a step-by-step guide on how to pay taxes when working remotely in Niger.

What are the tax rates in Niger?
Tax rates in Niger are based on your income and your location. They are set by the government.
In Niger, income tax is based on a flat rate of 20%. It is the same for everyone regardless of your income.
Location-based taxes are calculated differently.
If you are a citizen of Niger, your income is subject to the flat rate of 20% regardless of your location.
If you are a foreigner working in Niger, your income is subject to a flat rate of 20% minus 20% of the total income.
This means that if your total income is less than 10 million CFA (Nigerian francs), your income is subject to a flat rate of 20%.