Hmmm…

If you have such a question, then maybe you’re not predisposed to what’s happening around you.

However, I respect that because you know why you’re asking.

I’ll give you quick responses.

Here are few reasons why each person needs to get a digital skill.

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That’s the future and present of work.

I’ve done few projects on the Future of Work in Africa, from creating a summary of World Economic Forum’s materials for secondary school students to running a monthly online training on Instagram, and so I have a few insight on what work is like.

Digital is where we are.

Thanks to this insight:

I grew up in a physical world, and I speak English. The next generation is growing up in a digital world, and they speak social.

Angela Ahrendts

Ability to be paid in any currency.

Prior to this time, it’s been very difficult to get jobs outside the shores of your national space. But that is changing already.

I was attending a webinar with John Obidi where he mentioned how Selar is making it easier for anyone in Nigeria to receive direct payment in some foreign currencies directly to their bank account.

If you understand the basics of digital skills, which should be how to use the smartphone, then this is an advantage for you.

Cuts across all industries.

Tell me which industry does not need digital leverage?

Not one.

Nectar6th, a marketing firm that we created to help small business owners attract and retain customers is using social media to make that happen for her clients.

From medicine to law to architecture to whatever… they all need digital leverage.

And one of those needs is digital marketing.

You can work for yourself.

Have you visited Fiverr.com?

If you do, you’ll understand what this is about.

Freelancing is now a common word used to show that you can learn a good digital skill and be paid to perform it without necessarily working in an enclosed office space as employee.

Work for any organisation around the world.

This is almost like the previous one.

Because you can work for yourself without restrictions, any organization that needs your service can become one of your clients.

And you can do that in China, Nigeria, Madagascar, or London.

Limitless options

Another reason is that the options are limitless.

From graphic design to web development and our latest cracker… Blockchain.

So, why wouldn’t you want to do this?