Live in Romania while having a job in Nigeria

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

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

  1. The company has to be registered in Romania, so you can’t work for a company that is not registered here.
  2. The company has to have a physical office in Romania.
  3. The company has to have a physical office in Nigeria.
  4. The company has to have a physical office in Romania and in Nigeria.
  5. The company has to be registered in Romania and in Nigeria.

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

Finding remote work in Nigeria if you are located in Romania might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to relocate to Nigeria.

If you are a Romanian citizen, you can work in Nigeria without a visa. If you are not a Romanian citizen, you can get a visa to work in Nigeria.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Nigeria, you salary can be send to Romania but you will be paid in Nigeria. This is a common practice in Nigeria for those working abroad and those working in the private sector.

The process is simple and involves a few steps.
Step 1: Apply for a visa to Romania
The first step is to apply for a visa to Romania. This is a straightforward process and you can apply online or through a travel agent.
Step 2: Register for a Romanian bank account
Once you have your visa, you need to register for a Romanian bank account. This can be done through a Romanian bank or through a foreign bank.
Step 3: Open a Romanian bank account
Once you have your Romanian bank account, you can open a Romanian bank account. You can do this through a Romanian bank or through a foreign bank.
Step 4: Send your salary to Romania
Once you have your Romanian bank account, you can send your salary to Romania.
Step 5: Pay your bills in Romania
Once your salary is sent to Romania, you can pay your bills.
Step 6: Return home
Once your bills are paid, you can return home.

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

If you are working remotely in Romania for a corporation established in Nigeria, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it’s not that difficult to understand.

This article will explain the different types of taxes that could be due if you are working remotely in Romania and the company you work for is in Nigeria.
Taxes in Romania
The first type of taxes you will have to pay if you are working remotely in Romania for a company in Nigeria is the Social Security contribution.
Social Security contribution is paid by the employer and is an obligation for every employee. This is a mandatory tax that you will have to pay to the Romanian Social Security Institute.
In Romania, the Social Security contribution is 10% of the gross salary. It is calculated on the basis of the number of hours you work per week.
So, if you work 8 hours a week and you earn 8 EURO per hour, you will have to pay 10 EURO per week to the Social Security Institute.
This contribution is paid by the employer and it is deducted from the employee’s salary.
If you work part time, you can deduct 50% of your Social Security contribution.
If you are a self-employed person, you will have to pay the Social Security contribution on the basis of the number of hours you work per week.