High-Paying Opportunities for Nigerians & Africans

Looking to break into sales, account management, or business development in the UK with visa sponsorship?

This curated list highlights real opportunities across London and other UK cities, including roles that offer:

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
• Competitive salaries (£29k – £165k+)
• Career growth in fast-paced industries

Whether you’re already in the UK or applying from Nigeria or other African countries, these roles are worth checking out.

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🔥 Featured Jobs

1️⃣ Sales Executive – London

Company: Packsense
💰 Salary: £29,000 – £35,000
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Available

Role Overview:
Packsense supplies food packaging across the UK and Europe and is expanding its sales team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new business (restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, wholesalers)
• Manage your own sales pipeline
• Conduct telesales and face-to-face meetings
• Build long-term client relationships
• Close deals and negotiate contracts

Why This Role is Good for Nigerians:

• Entry to mid-level role
• Offers visa sponsorship
• Good for candidates with sales or customer-facing experience

👉 Apply here: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/sales-executive-packsense-JV_IC2671300_KO0,15_KE16,25.htm

2️⃣ Account Executive – London

Company: Borderless Immigration
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Available (25% of staff already sponsored)

About the Company:
Borderless is a fast-growing immigration tech company helping individuals and businesses navigate UK visa processes.

Role Overview:

• Convert leads into paying customers
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Explain services clearly to clients
• Close deals in a fast-paced environment

Important:

• Hybrid role (3 days in office)
• Strong communication skills required

Why It’s a Strong Opportunity:

• Company already sponsors visas
• Perfect if you understand immigration processes
• Great for candidates with sales or advisory experience

👉 Apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/account-executive-at-borderless-immigration-4402774902/

3️⃣ Sales Accountant – Birmingham

Company: Wedesi Birmingham Ltd
💰 Salary: Up to £43,000
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Available
🏠 Work Mode: Hybrid / Work from Home

Role Overview:
A strong opportunity for candidates with accounting background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse financial reports
• Manage accounts payable and financial records
• Use tools like SAP, Xero, or QuickBooks
• Support audits and financial planning

Why This Fits Nigerians:

• Ideal for accounting/finance graduates
• Combines finance + commercial exposure
• Stable long-term career path

👉 Apply here: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/sales-accountant-wedesi-birmingham-JV_IC3376957_KO0,16_KE17,34.htm

4️⃣ Account Manager – London

Company: Kernel
💰 Salary: £130k – £165k (OTE + equity)
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Possible (for strong candidates)

Role Overview:
A high-level role managing major clients and closing large deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage enterprise-level accounts
• Handle complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
• Drive revenue growth and retention
• Deliver consultative, value-based selling

Who Should Apply:

• Experienced professionals in sales/account management
• Candidates with proven track record in high-value deals

👉 Apply here: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/job-listing/account-manager-kernel-JV_IC2671300_KO0,15_KE16,22.htm

5️⃣ Sales Graduate Programme – UK (Multiple Locations)

Company: targetjobs UK / Sysco
🛂 Visa Route: Graduate Visa or Skilled Worker

Locations: Bicester, Reading, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesford

Role Overview:

• Entry-level role for graduates
• Work with experienced sales teams
• Build client relationships and drive growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:2)
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow

Why This is Great:

• Ideal for recent graduates in the UK
• Structured training and career progression

👉 Apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sales-graduate-at-targetjobs-uk-4402706234/

⚠️ Important Tips for Nigerians Applying

• Not all companies openly advertise sponsorship — always check carefully
• Tailor your CV to UK standards (very important)
• Highlight:
  • Communication skills
  • Sales results / achievements
  • Customer handling experience

💡 Final Advice from Naija UK Connect

Sales and account roles are one of the fastest routes into the UK job market because:

• Many companies need revenue-generating staff
• Your communication and adaptability matter more than UK experience

If you have experience in:

• Banking
• Customer service
• Business development
• Retail or telecoms

👉 You are already a strong candidate.

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