Living in Nigeria while working in Canada

Can I work remotely for a company in Canada while being in Nigeria?

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

  1. If you are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can work for any Canadian company anywhere in the world, but you will be subject to the laws of Canada.
  2. If you are a Nigerian citizen, you can work for any Canadian company in Nigeria, but you will be subject to the laws of Nigeria.
  3. If you are a Nigerian citizen and you are currently in Nigeria, you can work for any Canadian company anywhere in the world, but you will be subject to the laws of Nigeria.
  4. If you are a Nigerian citizen and you are currently in Nigeria, you can work for any Canadian company in Nigeria, but you will be subject to the laws of Nigeria.

How to live in Nigeria and find remote work in Canada?

Finding remote work in Canada if you are located in Nigeria might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for Canada PR.

Canada is one of the most popular countries for people who want to get citizenship. Canada is a country with a very good economy and a lot of opportunities for people who want to study, work or live there.
For the people who want to get citizenship in Canada, they need to apply for Canada PR.
You can find out more about Canada PR on our Canada PR guide.
In this article, we are going to share with you how to find remote work in Canada if you are located in Nigeria.
Canada is a country where people love to live and work, it is a country with a very good economy and a lot of opportunities for people who want to study, work or live there.
Canada is a country where people can find a lot of opportunities for remote work.

How a company in Canada can send my salary in Nigeria?

When working remotely for a corporation in Canada, you salary can be send to Nigeria but only if you have a Nigerian bank account.

The following is a list of the top 10 best Nigerian banks that can send your salary to Nigeria.
Top 10 Best Nigerian Banks that Can Send Your Salary to Nigeria

  1. Zenith Bank
    Zenith Bank is a Nigerian bank that offers a wide range of financial services to its customers.
  2. Zenith Bank Nigeria Limited
    Zenith Bank is a subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, a large financial services provider in the United Kingdom.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Nigeria for a company in Canada?

If you are working remotely in Nigeria for a corporation established in Canada, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

The good news is that the rules are simple and you do not have to be a tax expert to understand them. The bad news is that the rules are complicated and you will have to know what you are doing.
The good news is that you can pay your taxes in Nigeria without paying any penalty. The bad news is that you will have to do a lot of work.