How a Friend’s Referral Relocated Her Family to Sweden, Then Finland

A Nigerian professional shares how a friend’s referral led to a remote role that changed her family’s life. After her company was acquired, she was relocated from Nigeria to Sweden with visa processing, moving costs and initial housing support covered. Five months later, she was laid off and had to rebuild her career in a new country. She used her severance period to take courses, improve her LinkedIn profile, connect with other Nigerians and seek referrals. She later secured a company-funded move to Finland, faced another layoff, and found a new role through LinkedIn. Her advice to job seekers is to apply boldly, keep learning, build strong professional networks and negotiate pay when an offer comes.

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