The Nigerian Job Hunt: A Full-Time Job on Its Own

Sometimes it feels like getting a job in Nigeria is harder than the job itself. You wake up early, dress sharp, carry hope like a handbag… and still face “We’ll get back to you” silence.

Applications everywhere — LinkedIn, career portals, WhatsApp job groups — yet employers want 5 years experience for an entry-level role.

You study. You learn skills. You “polish your CV” until it starts glowing. Still, opportunities seem like they’re behind a gate only “who you know” has the key to.

Meanwhile, the cost of living is rising like it has something to prove. Youth unemployment isn’t just a statistic — it’s real life.

But Nigerians are resilient. We keep pushing, keep applying, keep hoping — because giving up is not an option. One “Yes” can rewrite your whole story.

Until then?
We move. 🚶‍♂️💨🇳🇬