How to Become a Virtual Assistant in Nigeria (Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)
If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably noticed something: everybody seems to be “learning tech.” Some
We help beginners and career switchers take digital skills out of the “just watching tutorials” phase… and turn them into practical, job-ready skills that actually pay
Oxtech Academy is a leading tech academy in Lagos, Nigeria, built to help Nigerians move from curiosity to job-ready skills for the future of work.
We don’t believe in vague tutorials or theory-heavy courses. Instead, we deliver structured, hands-on training designed for Nigeria’s realities and the demands of the global digital economy.
Every lesson is built around real-world projects and you graduate with job-ready skills that demonstrates your ability to perform in tech roles.
Our training is designed to deliver real returns. Students use their skills to secure freelance gigs, remote jobs, and opportunities that support long-term career growth.
You learn with guidance from professionals who have built successful digital careers. Support goes beyond lessons and includes feedback, clarity, and practical career direction.
Our curriculum meets international benchmarks, ensuring your skills remain relevant anywhere in the world while you train in Nigeria.
We focus on in-demand tech skills employers are actively hiring for. Training is practical, project-based, and outcome-driven, so you graduate with job-ready skills you can use to earn through modern tech roles, remote work, or freelancing.
Students complete a course at Oxtech Academy and gain job-ready skills to grow, advance their careers, and access global opportunities.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
You create real projects during training, develop a strong portfolio, and gain the skills to pursue freelance opportunities while still learning. Many students begin exploring paid projects within weeks.
Global companies are actively seeking skilled Nigerian talent. Our training ensures you meet international standards, collaborate remotely, and position yourself for remote roles worldwide.
Transform your digital skills into a business and gain the know-how to take it from idea to reality
You gain the capabilities to engage with clients, employers, and projects globally, creating the potential to earn in multiple currencies while working from Nigeria.
The learners you’ll hear from used their training to develop job-ready tech skills, pursue freelance opportunities, secure remote roles, and access meaningful careers in the digital economy.
Digital Marketing Specialist
"Oxtech helped me understand coding faster than I expected. Building actual projects prepared me well, and I got my first dev job."
Frontend Developer
"The mentorship made a big difference. My instructor reviewed every design, and those improvements helped me secure a junior UI/UX position."
UI/UX Designer
"The VA training was practical and focused. I learned tools clients actually use, and I now manage tasks for two remote clients."
Virtual Assistant
"The data classes were practical and clear. The exercises helped me understand real business problems, and that’s how I secured my analyst role."
Data Analyst
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