Working in Nigeria for a corporation in Tunisia

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

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

  1. It is your decision to work in a country where you are not a citizen.
  2. You must be in a position to do your job properly, and be able to communicate with the people you are working with.
  3. You must have a valid visa and be able to work legally.
  4. You must be able to get your work done properly, and have access to the internet.
  5. You must be able to pay taxes, and to get paid.
  6. You must be able to get to and from the office regularly, and to get there on time.
  7. You must be able to work with the local team, and with the local team only.

I have a friend who is a lawyer in Nigeria and he is going to Tunisia to work for a company. He is not a citizen of Tunisia but he is a Nigerian. I have no idea if he can work in Tunisia or not.
Can he?
I am a Nigerian in Nigeria and I am going to work in Tunisia.

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

Finding remote work in Tunisia if you are located in Nigeria might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to learn more about Tunisia, its culture, its economy, its people and how to live in Tunisia.

Tunisia is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is the second largest Arab country in terms of area and the largest in population.
The country has a rich culture and history. It has been inhabited since the Paleolithic period.
Tunisia is a parliamentary republic with a multi-party system.
Tunisia has a very diverse population. The country has a population of 10.5 million people, including more than 2 million expatriates.
The official language of Tunisia is Arabic.
Tunisia has a very rich history and culture. It is a country with a long history of civilization.
Tunisia is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the most visited countries in Africa.
Tunisia is one of the most developed countries in Africa.
Tunisia is a member of the Arab League and the African Union.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Tunisia, you salary can be send to Nigeria but only if you are a Nigerian resident. If you are not a Nigerian resident, you can not receive your salary.

So how can you send your salary to Nigeria if you are not a Nigerian resident? The answer is simple. You can’t.

How can a company in Tunisia send my salary in Nigeria?
When you work remotely for a company in Tunisia, you salary can be sent to Nigeria. However, you must be a Nigerian resident.
As a matter of fact, you are not allowed to send your salary to Nigeria if you are not a Nigerian resident.
I’m sorry. I was wrong.
If you are not a Nigerian resident, you can’t receive your salary.

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

If you are working remotely in Nigeria for a corporation established in Tunisia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the rules are quite simple.

The first thing you need to do is to work out whether you are self-employed or employed. If you are self-employed, then you are liable for income tax, social security and capital gains tax, but if you are employed, you are liable for income tax, social security and company tax.
You need to work out whether you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes. A resident is someone who lives in Nigeria and a non-resident is someone who lives outside Nigeria.
If you are a resident, you are liable for income tax, social security and capital gains tax. If you are a non-resident, you are liable for income tax, social security and company tax.
You need to work out whether you are a Nigerian or a foreign national. If you are a Nigerian, you are liable for income tax, social security and capital gains tax. If you are a foreign national, you are liable for income tax, social security and company tax.
The next step is to work out whether you are a self-employed individual or an employee. If you are an employee, you are liable for income tax, social security and company tax. If you are a self-employed individual, you are liable for income tax, social security and capital gains tax.