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Which Country Is Best for Africans Relocating: UK, Canada, US, Germany or Australia?
Everyone has an opinion. Which country is best for Africans moving abroad right now, and best for what: careers, family life, cost of living, community or… more
Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Abroad: A Japa Checklist for Your First 90 Days
Tokunbo Central’s answer: this checklist pulls together the advice newcomers say they wish they had on day one.Before you fly: certified copies of degrees, transcripts, birth… read reply
Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Abroad: A Japa Checklist for Your First 90 Days
From documents to bank accounts and SIM cards, what should every African do in their first three months abroad? Help us build the ultimate first-90-days checklist.… more
How to Rent an Apartment Abroad With No Credit History or Local Guarantor
Tokunbo Central’s answer: these are the routes newcomers most often use to get their first lease.Offer more upfront: some landlords accept extra months of rent in… read reply
How to Rent an Apartment Abroad With No Credit History or Local Guarantor
Landlords want credit checks, references and a local guarantor. You just arrived and have none. How do new arrivals actually get their first rental abroad? Helpful… more
Best Side Business Ideas for Africans Living Abroad
Tokunbo Central’s answer: these side businesses come up most often, with what people say makes them work.Food and catering: small chops, party jollof, meal prep. Check… read reply
Best Side Business Ideas for Africans Living Abroad
Many Africans abroad run a side business: food, hair, imports, events, consulting. Which ideas actually work, and what do you need to set one up legally?… more
Workplace Culture Abroad: Things Africans Get Wrong in Their First Job
Tokunbo Central’s answer: experienced professionals abroad often mention these adjustments.Speak up in meetings: staying quiet out of respect can be read as having nothing to say.… read reply
Workplace Culture Abroad: Things Africans Get Wrong in Their First Job
From email tone to speaking up in meetings, workplace culture abroad can be very different. What surprised you in your first job abroad, and what advice… more
How to Write a CV for the UK, Canada or Europe: What Is Different From Nigeria or Ghana?
Tokunbo Central’s answer: recruiters abroad usually skim a CV in seconds. These changes help it pass both people and screening software.Remove personal details: no photo, date… read reply
How to Write a CV for the UK, Canada or Europe: What Is Different From Nigeria or Ghana?
Your CV worked at home, but abroad you hear nothing back. What changes do recruiters abroad expect, and what should you remove? Helpful resources: See job… more
Survival Jobs Abroad: Which Ones Pay Well While You Build Your Career?
Tokunbo Central’s answer: commonly recommended options, depending on your skills and local rules:Health and care support: care assistant and support worker roles are in high demand… read reply
Survival Jobs Abroad: Which Ones Pay Well While You Build Your Career?
Many new arrivals take a survival job to pay rent while they find work in their field. Which jobs pay reasonably, offer flexible hours and do… more
How Do I Get My First Job Abroad With No Local Experience?
Tokunbo Central’s answer: people who broke through share a similar playbook.Tailor your CV to local style: short, achievement-focused, no photo, date of birth or marital status… read reply
How Do I Get My First Job Abroad With No Local Experience?
Every employer wants “local experience”, but how do you get it if nobody will hire you? What actually works for Africans getting their first professional job… more
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