The future is tech. You’ve probably heard that phrase thrown around a lot, and if you’ve heard that, it’s possible you’ve also heard the phrase, “You need to get a tech skill.” You may have even been considering pivoting to a career in tech yourself.

But what if the thought of coding gives you the jitters? Or what if you simply don’t have the time and effort required to learn coding? You would be glad to know there are a lot of career options in tech that don’t require coding, and they pay well too! So, here are 5 High-Income Tech jobs that don’t require coding.

1. Product Management

Product management is the process of launching a product or service from conception through planning and development. The responsibility of a product manager is to identify the vision/goals of a product, identify the product solution to users’ needs, bring together the team that would execute the conceived plans, and ensure that the desired outcome is achieved. A product manager manages the entire process of product development. A product manager requires the following skills:

Hard Skills

• Knowledge of UI/UX
• Research and analysis
• Technical skills, i.e A/B Testing

Soft skills

• Problem-Solving
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Leadership
• Communication

The estimated pay for a product manager in Nigeria is N540,000 per month, while in the US it is $146,912 per year. (Source: Glassdoor)

2. Data Analysis

If you love numbers or statistics, this job would be the right fit for you. Data analysis refers to the gathering, sorting, and interpretation of raw data to make informed decisions. A data analyst collects, organizes, and assesses data, gains insights from this data, and presents it in a comprehensive visual form to stakeholders. Although thriving in data analysis does require you to have basic knowledge of SQL, Python, and R, it is not absolutely necessary in an entry-level role. A data analyst usually requires the following skills:

Hard Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Data visualization
• Statistics

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail

The estimated salary for a data analyst in Nigeria is N334,000, while in the US it is $80,098 per year. (Source: Glassdoor)

3. UI/UX design

User Interface and User Experience design involve the interaction of a user with a product. Although UI/UX are often grouped together, they both have separate roles. A UX designer is tasked with ensuring a user has a pleasant and satisfactory experience in achieving their desired objective. A UI designer works on the aesthetics of a product — how it looks and feels. The goal of both is for the user to have an enjoyable interaction with the product. If you lean more toward the creative side but would still like to have a go at tech, you should consider this career path. Here are the following skills needed for UI/UX

Hard skills

• Wireframing and prototyping
• Project Management
• Analytics
• Research and Testing
• Interaction design

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Empathy
• Curiosity
• Creativity
• Storytelling

The estimated pay for UI/UX design is N350,000 per month in Nigeria and $86,630 per year in the US. (Source: Glassdoor)

4. Digital Marketing

This is one of the most popular non-coding jobs in tech. Some may even argue that it isn’t exactly a “tech job”. However, digital marketing has a strong footing in the eco-system of the tech industry. Digital marketing, also known as online marketing, is the use of digital technology such as websites, search engines, social media, mobile apps, email, etc. to promote brand awareness or sell a product/service. Digital marketing requires the following skills:

Hard Skills

• Writing
• Content Creation
• SEO
• Research and analysis
• Spreadsheet
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Multitasking
• Flexibility

The estimated salary for a digital marketer is N391,000 per month in Nigeria and $67,977 in the US. (Source: Glassdoor)

5. Technical Writing

Technical writing is a form of written communication that includes specialized knowledge relating to a field or industry. It is the responsibility of a technical writer to convey somewhat complex information, principles, and guides to a non-technical audience in a way that is accurate and easy to understand. A technical writer can work in any industry where their services are needed. So, if you are passionate about education and writing, this may be a suitable tech path for you. A technical writer requires the following skills:

Hard skills

• Writing
• Research
• Editing
• Documentation
• Audience Analysis
• Critical thinking
• Time Management
• Communication
• Focus
• Empathy

The estimated pay for technical writing in Nigeria is N160,000, while in the US it is $85,824. (Source: Glassdoor)

Most of the pay mentioned in this article is the average for entry positions. As you advance in your career, it is a given that the money you earn will eventually increase. Better still, these non-coding jobs can be done remotely and offered as freelance services to make extra income. Now that you know this, don’t let the fear of coding stop you from pursuing your dream of working in tech!