Earlyface

Many Nigerian students who study English language find it hard to get a
job. However it is important to note that even with an English degree,
there are some career opportunities available to you. Here are some of
them:
1. Media and journalism
The media sector covers everything from film to television, newspapers to
news blogs, advertising to PR and gaming to game reviewing.
Depending on your area of interest, there’s a niche for just about any
English graduate, whether you want to produce, write, edit, review,
schedule, promote, manage or run.
However, students should be aware that careers in media can be very
competitive, and unless you’re dedicated to the industry and have the work
experience record to show it (see below), strong starting salaries for
careers in media are hard to guarantee.
2. Publishing careers
In recent years, the publishing industry has seen much disruption, thanks in
large part to the digital revolution.
Although this means many traditional print publishing companies are
becoming smaller or struggling to survive, those that have adapted to the
world of digital publishing are continuing to thrive – and in need of
graduates with the skills to help them keep evolving.
Digital publishing encompasses areas such as e-books and electronic
journals (e.g. scientific periodicals), as well as online magazines and news
sites.
3. Teaching and academic careers
An English literature degree can be a great way to develop the academic
knowledge and communication skills needed.
To teach at primary or secondary level, you’ll usually need to complete a
professional teaching qualification and gain some experience working with
children and/or young adults.
For university-level teaching, you’ll be required to gain at least a master’s
degree (in the field you wish to teach) and often also a PhD; many
universities combine teaching and research roles.
4. Advertising, marketing and PR careers
Roles in advertising, marketing and public relations are all popular options
for English degree graduates.
While still involving high levels of creativity and excellent communication
skills, these roles all demand more of an explicit focus on generating profit
and expanding business or brand reach.
5. Careers in law
Those who study English at university are also likely to develop many of
the skills required for careers in law and the legal sector, although a
graduate-level degree will be needed for many legal roles – including
becoming a barrister or solicitor.
Despite this restriction, there are many careers in law available with just an
undergraduate-level degree.
6. Business, accounting and finance
If you’re that rare breed of student who can manipulate both words and
numbers with equal dexterity, then you may want to put your broad skillset
to use within the business world.
For highly numerate graduates, careers in accounting and finance are a
very real prospect; even as an arts graduate you shouldn’t be treated any
differently when applying for these roles, so long as you can prove your
mathematical skills.
Graduates of English can also look into these jobs:
Academic librarian.
Advertising account executive.
Advertising copywriter.
Arts administrator.
Information officer.
Marketing executive.
Public relations officer.
Records manager.