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Honest writing on fair pay, careers, and work in Ghana.

Guides, scripts, and breakdowns to help you negotiate better, grow faster, and never settle for a number that doesn't reflect your work.

Negotiation

How to ask for a 30% raise in Ghana (without losing the job)

A practical, line-by-line script for raising the salary conversation — including what to say when your manager pushes back, when to put the number in writing, and how to set up the follow-up.

6 min read
CV

Writing a CV that actually gets read in Ghana

Most CVs are skimmed in under 7 seconds. We break down the structure, ordering, and phrasing recruiters in Accra and Kumasi look for — and the mistakes that put your application straight into the no pile.

8 min read
Pay

Knowing your worth: a practical guide to salary research

Before you walk into a salary conversation, you need three numbers: the market median, your floor, and your ask. Here's exactly how to find each one using PayRight Ghana's salary tools.

7 min read
Interviews

The 5 questions to ask in every offer call

Offer calls aren't just about saying yes. The five questions in this guide reveal how the company really thinks about career growth, raises, and your role — before you sign anything.

4 min read
Career change

Switching from in-office to remote: a 90-day plan

Remote work is no longer a perk — it's a different way of working. This 90-day plan covers what to set up in week one, how to build trust without face time, and how to make sure you're paid for the value you deliver.

10 min read
Pay

Why your pay raise is smaller than you think (and what to do)

A 10% raise after a year of inflation can be a real-terms pay cut. We explain how to compare your raise against the cost of living in Ghana, and when to ask for a market-rate adjustment instead.

5 min read

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