How a Lagos banker pivoted to product management and landed a remote role.
From Banking to Product Management: A Nigerian Remote Work Story
How a Lagos banker pivoted to product management and landed a remote role.
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The Story
After 7 years in banking, Folake realised her skills in stakeholder management and process improvement mapped directly to product management. She took online courses, built case studies, and landed a remote PM role.
Key Takeaways
- Banking experience provided strong foundation for PM
- Invested 6 months in focused learning
- Created detailed product case studies
- Networked actively in PM communities
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