Live in Nigeria while having a job in Latvia

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

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

  1. Check if the company is a registered company in Latvia. If it is not, it will not be possible to register a company in Latvia for a company in Nigeria.
  2. Check if the company is a legal entity.
  3. Check if the company is a legal entity in Latvia.
  4. Check if the company is a legal entity in Nigeria.

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

Finding remote work in Latvia if you are located in Nigeria might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to do a search in Latvia for companies that might be hiring. It is a good idea to have a look at the company’s website and social media profiles to get a better understanding of the company and their business model.

What are the key differences between remote work and contract work?
Remote work is a flexible arrangement, which means you can work from anywhere, anytime. If you are not working, you can still get paid. You are not tied to a desk or a physical location. You can work from home, from a coffee shop, from a park, or from a train station.
On the other hand, contract work is a fixed arrangement, in which you are expected to be at the office at a certain time. You might be working in a team, which means you will be working with others. You are not paid to work at home.

What are the benefits of remote work?
There are many benefits of remote work. You can work from anywhere, anytime, which gives you flexibility in your schedule. You can work at your own pace. You can work for yourself. You can work part time. You can work for a company that offers flexible hours.
You can work from home, which means you do not have to commute. You can travel more and save on travel expenses. You can work for yourself, which means you can be your own boss.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Latvia, you salary can be send to Nigeria but you will have to pay taxes and be subject to the rules of the country you are in.

You will have to file an income tax return in the country you are in, and be subject to the rules and regulations of that country.
For example, if you are in Nigeria and your salary is sent to Nigeria, you will have to pay taxes in Nigeria, and you will be subject to the rules of Nigeria.
If you are in Nigeria and your salary is sent to Nigeria, you will have to pay taxes in Nigeria, and you will be subject to the rules of Nigeria.
If you are in Latvia and your salary is sent to Nigeria, you will have to pay taxes in Nigeria, and you will be subject to the rules of Nigeria.
You will also be subject to the rules of the country you are in.

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

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

The good news is that you can be a tax resident in Nigeria and pay your taxes in Nigeria.
The bad news is that you will have to pay taxes in Nigeria, even if you are not working in Nigeria.