I’ll never forget that day. Mr Waziri, my chemistry teacher called me into the other laboratory DURING chemistry class in 2002. He explained this game to me in 5minutes.
It was a Wednesday morning. He told me “join the chess club this afternoon”. Those 5minutes changed the course of my entire life. Of course, I joined the chess club.
I became a chess influencer in my set (of course, the word “influencer” wasn’t known then 😭😂 but that was what I did).
I remember Senior Sola Omokehinde as well. I was bringing the chess boards to the hostel and we would all take turns to play all night.
Chess boards began to multiply as my peers became more interested.
I would later go on to represent FGCL, Ijanikin in chess competitions and win medals. He would teach me both chemistry and chess on Saturdays.
God bless you, Mr Waziri. Teachers have so much immeasurable impact in the lives of students. No wonder chemistry was a breeze for me in Unilag. God bless you, Mr Waziri. You changed my life in ways you will never understand. Anytime I see a chess board, my soul says a prayer for you❤️🥺.
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It's been almost 6months now. Please I need help.
I've found it really difficult to sleep at night. Even when i drop my phone and turn off the lights, I still won't sleep.
I keep tossing and turning. What do I do, I feel like it's beginning to affect me, I now have serious aches specifically in my forehead.
@_DebbieOA First try warm milk. Not evaporated milk ooo, that Dano fresh milk and you can add honey. Also be eating a lot of cashew nuts, they produce trytophan, an amino acid and that the body uses to produce serotonin and melatonin, the sleep regulating hormones.
Your resume is NOT your CV!!!
Your resume is NOT your CV!!!
Your CV is NOT your resume!!!
Your CV is NOT your resume!!!
A resume is a concise, tailored summary of your skills, experience, and achievements, usually 1–2 pages, and designed to land you a specific job.
While a CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a comprehensive document that details your entire career journey, including education, research, publications, awards, and more, often multiple pages, and is typically used for academic, research, or international positions.
They perform similar functions (showcasing your experience and qualifications) but they are essentially NOT the same.
Always know which one is expected before applying. Sending a CV when a resume is required (or vice versa) can cost you the opportunity.
Please be careful out there.
If I had 30 days to land a job that pays in USD, I would:
✅ Pick one skill I can sell immediately (not 5, not 10).
✅ Choose one job title companies already hire for remotely.
✅ Study 20 job descriptions and extract the exact language they use.
✅ Rewrite my resume to mirror outcomes, not responsibilities.
✅ Create a one-page proof of work (case study, portfolio, sample, or demo).
✅ Identify 50 companies that already pay in USD. (This is where LinkedIn comes in)
✅ Find hiring managers or founders at those companies. (Use the LinkedIn search + “people” filter)
✅ Send personalized value-driven pitches instead of applications.
✅ Follow up politely and consistently (most people don’t).
✅ Practice explaining how I make or save the company money in one sentence. (To avoid being caught unawares)
Bookmark this tweet, start today & quote me with your progress report in 30 days.
Need 20 sample pitches?
Comment “PITCH ME” and I’ll be right back at you.
3. To tailor your resume, open the job description and highlight:
• Skills
• Tools
• Roles and responsibilities
• Repeated phrases
Those repeats = what they actually care about.
4. Now, open your resume and ask only one question:
“Where have I already done these things, even slightly?”
Put them in your resume.
You’re not lying.
You’re simply reframing.
If you’ve gotten up to 5 rejection mails this year, let’s fix that quickly.
80% of the time, you don’t lack skills.
You just lack the language recruiters understand.
Here’s how to rewrite your everyday experience in the language of remote work:
→ Running your church, school, or work WhatsApp group = Community management, coordination, and stakeholder communication
→ Tutoring your sibling or a neighbor’s child = Teaching, communication, and performance tracking
→ Running an online brand or small business = Sales, digital marketing, customer engagement, and analytics
→ Babysitting toddlers while keeping the house running = Multitasking, time management, and crisis management
The list is inexhaustible.
You have the skills. But the packaging is wrong.
And most times, that’s the only thing standing between you and opportunities you think you’re “unqualified” for.
Drop more everyday experiences in the comments and translate them into remote-work skills.
Let’s help newbie remote workers see what they already have.
Most applicants treat the SOP like a confessional booth where they pour out their life story hoping for absolution or pity from the committee.
Stop doing this.
I have watched how decisions are made behind closed doors and the reality is brutal - reviewers spend maybe 45 seconds on your first page. If you dont hook them with value immediately you are in the reject pile before they even finish your first paragraph.
The mistake is thinking this is about you.
It is never about you - it is about the institution and what you can do for them.
Shifting your frame from "I want this" to "you need this" changes the entire dynamic of the application.
Writing a cover letter disguised as an SOP is like bringing a resume to a first date. You are technically present but you are completely misreading the room and the objective of the interaction.
You need to be the solution to a problem they didnt even know they had.
Real leverage is demonstrating fit through hard evidence.
The rest is just vanity writing.
An SOP is NOT a cover letter!!!
An SOP is NOT a cover letter!!
If your goal is to secure an international scholarship or land an international job,
Copy + paste this EXACT Statement of Purpose (SOP) template:
1. Opening (WHY YOU)
•Write one clear sentence stating what you want and why now
•Immediately connect your background to the opportunity ❌ No life stories ✅ Straight to intent
2. Academic / Professional Background (PROOF)
•Write your relevant education or work experience only
•Highlight 2–3 skills tied directly to the program/role
•Include outcomes (results, impact, growth)
3. Experience & Achievements (EVIDENCE)
•Give specific examples showing competence
•Focus on problems solved, not responsibilities
•Quantify results where possible
4. Motivation & Fit (WHY THEM)
•Explain why this institution/company/program is the best for you
•Reference something specific (curriculum, values, projects, culture)
•Show alignment, not admiration
5. Future Goals (RETURN ON INVESTMENT)
•Write your clear short-term and long-term goals
•Explain how this opportunity bridges the gap
•Explain what impact you intend to create after
6. Closing (CONFIDENCE)
•Reaffirm fit and readiness
•Keep your tone professional, calm and confident
DON’T beg DON’T over explain
RULES TO ADHERE BY
1Clarity beats storytelling
2Relevance matters over emotions
3Every paragraph must answer “So what?”
4No generic phrases
5No copy-paste clichés
6Show value, not desperation
7Keep it to one page max unless stated otherwise
8Tailor your SOP for each application
And again, an SOP is NOT a cover letter!!!
Do you want a sample copy of an SOP? Let me know in the comments and I’ll find a way around it.
If your goal is to get an international remote job in 2026,
Copy and edit this EXACT resume template:
HEADER AND CONTACT INFORMATION
→ Use your full legal name as the largest text on the page.
→ List a professional email address containing your first and last name.
→ Include your city and state rather than a full street address.
→ Provide a clickable link to your LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio (if relevant)
→ Ensure your phone number is accurate and includes the area code.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
→ Write a three-line elevator pitch summarizing your years of experience and top achievements.
→ Focus on how your background solves the specific problems mentioned in the job post.
→ Avoid using first-person pronouns like "I," "me," or "my."
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
→ Use reverse-chronological order, starting with your most recent role.
→ Include the company name, your official job title, and the dates of employment.
→ Start every bullet point with a powerful action verb like "Generated" or "Managed."
→ Focus on accomplishments and results rather than a list of daily tasks.
→ Quantify every achievement possible with percentages, dollar amounts, or time saved.
→ Limit each job to four or five high-impact bullet points.
CORE COMPETENCIES / SKILLS
→ Group your skills into categories like "Technical," "Software," and "Languages."
→ Use exact keywords found in the job description to pass through ATS filters.
→ List only the skills you can actually demonstrate in an interview.
EDUCATION
→ List your most advanced degree first followed by the university name.
→ Remove your graduation year if you graduated more than 15 years ago to prevent age bias.
→ Omit your CGPA unless you are a recent graduate with a score above 3.5 (Second Class Upper)
→Remove your high school information entirely once you have completed your university degree.
FORMATTING & FINAL POLISH
→ Keep the entire document to exactly one page if you have under 10 years of experience.
→ Use a standard 10 to 12-point font like Arial, Georgia or Calibri.
→ Set all page margins to one inch on all sides.
→ Use a single-column layout to ensure the document is readable by scanning software.
→ Save and send the final document as a PDF to preserve your formatting.
→ Proofread multiple times to eliminate every single spelling or grammar error.
If you want my personal resume templates, get it here → https://t.co/gwShLqC4zj
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need a step by step guide on how to write a good cover letter.
Don't forget to always document your achievements.
Take a picture, if applicable. Save it in your Google Drive.
If you reviewed a paper or was on a judging panel, collect a certificate.
Gather enough evidence to prove your worth.
You'll be surprised how these achievements fit in somewhere later, unlocking opportunities for you.
I have lived 23 years in Nigeria and 17 years abroad. Here is what self-help gurus won't tell you
1. You can't outwork your location
I worked hard growing up in Nigeria.
Anyone who went to school with me will tell you.
I will resume school later than my mates due to late payment of fees and I will still end up among the best in class.
Poverty showed me shege!
Then I moved abroad.
Same person. Same work ethic. Same drive.
My currency had actual purchasing power.
My labour was valued 10x higher for the same work.
Infrastructure actually functioned.
That's not mindset or manifestation.
That's geography.
Your location determines your floor and ceiling.
Hard work only determines where you land within that range.
It is not your fault. It is the structural reality.
2. What you work on matters more than how hard you work.
This shifted everything for me.
Before you ask "How can I work harder?" ask this:
"The people who did this work before me - where did they end up? Do I want to end up there?"
If you don't like the destination, effort alone won't save you.
You need a different path, not more hours.
3. If you can't move physically, move digitally
I know what it feels like to have your geography hold you hostage.
But here's the only advantage our generation has: The internet doesn't check your passport like embassy.
20 years ago, I used Google to research scholarships.
Today, you have ChatGPT, Claude, and tools that would have seemed like magic back then.
But most people use the internet to scroll, not to build.
They consume content instead of creating it.
They watch other people win instead of building their own leverage.
Same tools. Completely different outcomes.
Gurus won't tell you this because it destroys their "100% mindset" business model.
Focus on these three and 2026 won't look like 2025.
Location × Leverage × Work Ethic = Outcome
Do you agree, or do you think hard work alone is enough?
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