The African Network Engineering Landscape
Over 60% of Nigerian telecom infrastructure now runs on Huawei equipment, including MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile. Yet CCIE remains the gold standard for enterprise roles.
Salary Comparison
CCIE holders in Nigeria earn ₦800K–₦2.5M/month at senior level. HCIE holders earn ₦600K–₦2M/month. Holding both increases your value significantly.
Recommendation
Start with CCNP/HCIP, then pursue CCIE if targeting enterprise or international roles. Add HCIE if you work with telcos. Platform engineers need both.