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Foreign workers in Nigeria earn £160,000-plus but work a 48-hour week

Foreign workers in Nigeria earn £160,000-plus but work a 48-hour week
First Posted by Aliyu ADEKUNLE S on May 21, 2015 on community.vanguardngr.com

Africa is home to the world’s highest number of expats making more than $250,000 (£160,000) annually, according to a global survey. But foreign workers there work hard for their money – four out of 10 countries with the world’s longest working hours are in Africa.

Nigeria has the highest number of high-earning expats. A total of 12 per cent of households earn more than $250,000 per year, making it the top location for earnings, according to InterNations, a network for people who live and work abroad. READ MORE



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