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7 Jobs in Lagos Paying ₦500K+ That Nobody Is Applying For
By Jobnix Team ·
Every week, thousands of job seekers in Lagos apply to the same ten popular roles they saw trending on LinkedIn. Meanwhile, a quieter group of jobs sits untouched, some paying over ₦500,000 a month, simply because nobody knows they exist or nobody thinks they qualify. This list breaks down seven of those roles, why they are overlooked, and how you can position yourself for one this month.
Why These Jobs Go Unnoticed
Most job seekers search using the same handful of titles. Roles with unfamiliar names, roles buried inside company websites instead of job boards, and roles that require a skill combination rather than a single degree tend to get far fewer applicants, even when the pay is excellent. That gap is exactly where opportunity sits.
1. Revenue Operations Analyst
Fast growing fintech and logistics companies in Lagos are hiring for this role, but many candidates skip it because the title sounds unfamiliar. In practice, it blends sales, data, and process work, and it rewards people who are comfortable in spreadsheets and comfortable asking questions.
2. Trade Compliance Officer
Import and export businesses need people who understand customs documentation and regulatory processes. There are very few qualified applicants for this role in Lagos right now, which pushes salaries well above average for a mid level position.
3. Technical Account Manager
This role sits between customer service and engineering. Candidates with a support background who are willing to learn basic technical troubleshooting are in high demand, especially at software companies serving Nigerian and pan African clients.
4. Procurement Specialist (Manufacturing)
Manufacturers around Lagos are struggling to fill procurement roles because candidates assume the job is purely clerical. In reality it involves negotiation, supplier relationships, and cost analysis, and experienced specialists are paid accordingly.
5. Growth Marketing Manager (B2B)
Business to business growth roles are less visible than the consumer marketing jobs everyone applies for. Companies selling software or services to other businesses are paying a premium for marketers who understand longer sales cycles.
6. Internal Audit Associate
Banks and larger corporates need internal audit staff, but the role has a reputation for being dry, so it attracts far fewer applicants than accounting or finance roles. The workload is steady and the pay reflects the responsibility involved.
7. Executive Assistant to C-Suite
Many candidates assume executive assistant roles are entry level and underpaid. At the C-suite level, the opposite is true. Companies pay well for someone who can manage a demanding schedule, handle sensitive information, and represent the executive professionally.
How to Position Yourself for These Roles
● Search using the exact job title, not a general category, since these roles rarely appear under common searches.
● Tailor your CV to the specific responsibilities listed, even if your past title was different.
● Apply early. Roles with fewer applicants also tend to move faster once a strong candidate is found.
● Check Jobnix regularly, since several of these roles are posted directly by employers and do not always appear on the bigger job boards.
Find These Jobs on Jobnix
All seven job types above are the kind of roles Jobnix surfaces before they get crowded with applicants. Visit jobnix.ng to see current openings, or search by role, and set up alerts so a good match reaches you before everyone else finds it.