Many other-than-rich countries have permissive visa programs for people who have job offers: Brazil, India, the Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, and others. I've heard the market for developers in Brazil is pretty hot right now.

Getting a work permit will almost certainly be easier than being granted asylum. That said, most civilized countries won't deport people to a war zone [1]. So, if you happen to be in such a country when a shooting war breaks out then you may be able to stay for the duration.

[1] for example: http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status...