The role
As a data analyst, you collect, clean and analyse data to help teams make better decisions. You build dashboards, write SQL queries and turn numbers into clear reports for managers in sales, finance or operations. You spend a lot of time checking data quality and explaining what the figures mean.
Who is hiring
Banks, insurers, mobile operators, fintechs, retailers and NGOs running large programmes all hire data analysts. Many roles are on-site or hybrid in head offices, and remote analysis work for diaspora and international companies is also common.
Background and career path
Data analysts often hold a degree in statistics, economics, mathematics or computer science, or retrain through an online data course. They grow into senior analyst, BI lead or data scientist roles.