What It's Like Working as a Nigerian 🇳🇬 Software Engineer in China | Ep. 34
Today's Episode is Powered by GrabrFi ➡️ https://i.grabrfi.com/Esther What’s it really like working in China as a Nigerian software engineer? 🇳🇬 In this episode of My Tech Journey Podcast, I sit with Francis Okafor, Tech Lead at IDEMIA, to unpack his incredible story of moving from Nigeria to China, navigating cultural shock, and rising through the ranks in one of the most competitive tech environments in the world. Francis shares what it was like adapting to life in China. He shares all about finding his footing in the as a software engineer, getting his first job and what resilience really look like on a global scale. We also talk about what it means to build credibility in a foreign country, why rejection doesn’t define your potential, and how Francis went from a graduate student to a Tech Lead leading AI-driven innovation across borders. If you’re considering working in Chinar (or anywhere abroad), breaking into tech, or understanding what it takes to thrive in a new culture, then you'd love this episode. 🎟️ JOIN THE PODCAST LIVE EVENT IN MANCHESTER: https://luma.com/kjxcf1gy If this resonates, leave a comment or share with someone who’s navigating their own shift. 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations around work, identity, and tech. === 🔥🔥 JOIN HIRED: https://thefreelancehq.com/hired Connect with the Guest, Francis Okafor LinkedIn:   / okafor-francis  ==== Find Me Online Here: 🌎 Website: https://estheragbaje.dev/ 💙 Twitter:   / _estheradebayo  📹 TikTok:   / _estheradebayo  📄 Linkedin:   / folasadeagbaje.com  💾 Github: https://github.com/estheragbaje 📷 Instagram:   / thefreelancehq  🌎 Freelance Website: https://thefreelancehq.com/ WATCH MORE PODCAST EPISODES: 📺 The Real Story Behind Termii's Growth & Fundraising Journey:    • The Real Story Behind Termii's Growth & Fu...  📺 Julian Duru on Building Moniepoint to $1Billion - The Untold Story:    • Julian Duru on Building Moniepoint to $1Bi...  📺 How Fisayo Fosudo Built a 6-Figure YouTube Brand:    • How Fisayo Fosudo Turned $5,000 Into a 6-F...  📺 Oye Talks Becoming a Product Designer And Landing Her Dream Role at Revolut:    • Oye Talks Becoming a Product Designer And ...  📺 Co-Founder Reveals How They Scaled Their FinTech Startup to 1B Transactions in 7 Months:    • Co-Founder Reveals How They Scaled Their F...  📺 From Zero To $1.2m: My Unconventional Path as a Solo Web Creator:    • From Zero To $1.2m: My Unconventional Path...  #WorkingInChina #LifeInChina #NigerianInChina #MyTechJourneyPodcast #FrancisOkafor #SoftwareEngineer #AfricanInTech #TechCareerAbroad #GlobalTechCareers #TechLead #EngineeringJourney #TechPodcast #ChinaTechIndustry #WorkAbroad #FromNigeriaToChina #TechProfessionals #TechStories #EngineeringSuccess #InnovationStories #CareerJourney #BlackTech #WorkInTech
