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With my masters in Public Administration, I sell nylon. It's so unfortunate where we meet ourselves. I feel bad most of the time but at least, I'm not idle. May God Almighty bless our hustles and send us helpers from above..... Amen

Richarlison640:
It’s not about being ignorant. You made it sound like they’re supposed to be robots — you ask a question and they give exact answers instantly. People forget things sometimes. Some of those questions are topics they learned a long time ago, maybe even from a lazy lecturer who didn’t teach them properly. We’re all bound to forget things. Some people can’t even remember what they ate last Saturday morning, let alone something they were taught months or years ago. So it’s not fair to judge them based on that.

No problems. I hand them over to You to employ in your firm and show competence to your customers.

Mckraz01:
The guy is just trying to survive the harsh economy.
There's no need proving to anyone he actually went to school

Many hawkers out there have exceptional academic background.

Truth is the country failed them

In his own case, he is highly skilled and has zero business doing that job.

He has a skill that is in demand globally and with the right guidance , extra skills aquisitions and certifications he could get a job that pays 150 million naira per annum easily.

He may be fishing in a local pond whereas he should be casting his net in the ocean.


I wish I could here more from him.

By virtue of his education alone, that guy can walk into a US embassy and request that they give him a green card and they will.

Everything na information.

Laird:
No problems. I hand them over to You to employ in your firm and show competence to your customers.

Many organizations conduct training before hiring, regardless of whether someone is a graduate. So instead of criticizing, try to recognize the good in people.

Onegai:
If someone can help him with a laptop and some data, he should start doing some Computer Science work to get experience and also go into teaching kids Coding. If he can join one of the online tutors, at least start with N5k/hour and then move up (at least N20k per hour per child).

Please I am interested in the bolded. Any idea about platform that gives room for such.

crossbreedwears:
No need proving a point oh as long as he's making money

Naso na

Y'all went to school to get wiser, not to make money, My official Nigerian qualification no fit pass FLSC. The Bsc, Masters, PhD all belong to me.

Richarlison640:
Many organizations conduct training before hiring, regardless of whether someone is a graduate. So instead of criticizing, try to recognize the good in people.

That is why I hand them over to You to use in your Organisation

Laird:
That is why I hand them over to You to use in your Organisation

My organization can’t accommodate everyone, but thankfully there are many other organizations. Sometimes I wonder if you’ve actually attended interviews — for a vacancy that only requires 4 people, you’ll see hundreds of applicants competing for the same job. I really doubt that you fully understand the situation happening in Nigeria.

Richarlison640:
My organization can’t accommodate everyone, but thankfully there are many other organizations. Sometimes I wonder if you’ve actually attended interviews — for a vacancy that only requires 4 people, you’ll see hundreds of applicants competing for the same job. I really doubt that you fully understand the situation happening in Nigeria.

There are jobs in Nigeria that expatriates are brought in and paid money to run.. There are still Areas looking for workers with all the doom and gloom
If You had been interviewing people, You would understand that basic initiative is not common.

I used to think like You and get angry when Okonjo Iweala said over 20 years ago that a lot of graduates are unemployable. Now I understand that from practical experience.

No

Laird:
There are jobs in Nigeria that expatriates are brought in and paid money to run.. There are still Areas looking for workers with all the doom and gloom
If You had been interviewing people, You would understand that basic initiative is not common.

I used to think like You and get angry when Okonjo Iweala said over 20 years ago that a lot of graduates are unemployable. Now I understand that from practical experience.

I get where you’re coming from, but I think saying graduates are unemployable is too sweeping. While some may lack certain practical skills, many are capable, motivated, and quick learners when given the right opportunities and guidance. I believe the issue isn’t just the graduates themselves—it’s also about how education, training, and the work environment align with real-world demands. Blaming graduates entirely overlooks the role of mentorship, workplace culture, and systemic support in shaping employability.

Laird:
Some one told Me he was a graduate of electronics engineering either Ond or Hnd or bsc but could not tell Me what resistance was ( A secondary school physics question)

Another told.me he was a graduate of automobile engineering Ond but could not tell Me what velocity was ( A secondary school physics question)

Many people claim to be graduates but cannot answer very basic questions about what they studied.
Many of the best brains have relocated or are occupied

God bless you for this honest submission. You are absolutely right

Richarlison640:
NoI get where you’re coming from, but I think saying graduates are unemployable is too sweeping. While some may lack certain practical skills, many are capable, motivated, and quick learners when given the right opportunities and guidance. I believe the issue isn’t just the graduates themselves—it’s also about how education, training, and the work environment align with real-world demands. Blaming graduates entirely overlooks the role of mentorship, workplace culture, and systemic support in shaping employability.

People that are employable are like 15 to 20%

People come for interviews without cvs. Some message Hi to apply for jobs. Some just message; I am asking about the job. Some obscure or do not divulge essential information

Vibes is different from reality.

Nigeria calls itself the Giant of Africa

But is not among the top 30 generators of
Electricity in the World

Is not among the top 20 buyers of new cars in the world

Is. Not among the top 20 music consumer markets in the world


Is not even among the top importer's from China

Or top countries with house ownership by indigenes


Reality is different from hype and Hope


The smart ones have something doing

Yes it's a failed system but when You see a good eager candidate ( You know when You see ) but they are not many

Laird:
People that are employable are like 15 to 20%

People come for interviews without cvs. Some message Hi to apply for jobs. Some just message; I am asking about the job. Some obscure or do not divulge essential information

Vibes is different from reality.

Nigeria calls itself the Giant of Africa

But is not among the top 30 generators of
Electricity in the World

Is not among the top 20 buyers of new cars in the world

Is. Not among the top 20 music consumer markets in the world


Is not even among the top importer's from China

Or top countries with house ownership by indigenes


Reality is different from hype and Hope


The smart ones have something doing

Yes it's a failed system but when You see a good eager candidate ( You know when You see ) but they are not many

I see where you’re coming from, but I think this paints too bleak a picture. While it’s true that some interviews lack preparation and systems have challenges, saying only 15–20% of people are employable underestimates the talent out there. Many Nigerians are highly skilled, innovative, and resourceful — we have engineers, entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals making global impact.
Nigeria might not be top 20 in electricity generation or car purchases, but these metrics don’t capture the full story of human potential or economic ingenuity. The “vibes” you mention often reflect resilience, creativity, and adaptability in a system that doesn’t always reward effort. There are many eager candidates doing impressive work quietly; they just might not fit the conventional mold or have access to all opportunities.
In short, I think reality is harsh, but it’s not devoid of smart, capable people — maybe they’re just harder to spot.

Richarlison640:
I see where you’re coming from, but I think this paints too bleak a picture. While it’s true that some interviews lack preparation and systems have challenges, saying only 15–20% of people are employable underestimates the talent out there. Many Nigerians are highly skilled, innovative, and resourceful — we have engineers, entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals making global impact.
Nigeria might not be top 20 in electricity generation or car purchases, but these metrics don’t capture the full story of human potential or economic ingenuity. The “vibes” you mention often reflect resilience, creativity, and adaptability in a system that doesn’t always reward effort. There are many eager candidates doing impressive work quietly; they just might not fit the conventional mold or have access to all opportunities.
In short, I think reality is harsh, but it’s not devoid of smart, capable people — maybe they’re just harder to spot.

You see Nigerian Politicians do a lot of image laundering but image laundering is not reality.
How much does Nigerian spend on research or science education in a year.
We told the world bla bla bla for years but the data don't add up
Are you aware most medication and software and essential equipment used in Nigeria are imported.
How many innovative people do we produce every year
If we have so many. Many expatriates would not need to be employed.
If we have so many. Many Nigerian projects would not be given to foreign firms
The irony is that the few smart ones are engaged in business or are with with medium or large firms or have relocated.

Laird:
You see Nigerian Politicians do a lot of image laundering but image laundering is not reality.
How much does Nigerian spend on research or science education in a year.
We told the world bla bla bla for years but the data don't add up
Are you aware most medication and software and essential equipment used in Nigeria are imported.
How many innovative people do we produce every year
If we have so many. Many expatriates would not need to be employed.
If we have so many. Many Nigerian projects would not be given to foreign firms
The irony is that the few smart ones are engaged in business or are with with medium or large firms or have relocated.

I respectfully disagree. Unemployed Nigerian graduates are not automatically incompetent — the core issue is structural, not intellectual. Nigeria simply does not create enough quality jobs to absorb the volume of graduates each year. That’s an economic imbalance, not a talent deficit.
Yes, R& spending is low compared to countries like the United States or Germany, and the country relies heavily on imports. But that reflects policy, capital, and infrastructure gaps — not lack of ability.
Nigerians have built companies like Flutterwave and Paystack, and many excel abroad in the United Kingdom and the United States. This Countries don’t hire incompetence.
The real problem is environment — funding, infrastructure, and policy — not just the competence of Nigerian graduates.

That is the problem you come to encounter in life when you were in schools chasing FirstClass or 2-1 without nurturing your practical skills. How can you study computer engineering without having any practical skills tht can put food on your table in the future. Even if at worse, he can push himself in mobile programming and develop some simple mobile apps on play store for Android and iOS, and he will be getting millions on monthly basis.

Skill is very important nowadays and not to be chasing only good academic result excpecially if you are not from rich family background. Even those that secure job now might still loose their jobs to meet him in the same business or back to square one.
Getting right skills academically nowadays is very important. After finishing computer engineering, he suppose to also go ahead for professional certification which are many and competitive. If lucrative computer engineering graduate can not get job, what then happens to lots of non-lucrative courses?

Richarlison640:
I respectfully disagree. Unemployed Nigerian graduates are not automatically incompetent — the core issue is structural, not intellectual. Nigeria simply does not create enough quality jobs to absorb the volume of graduates each year. That’s an economic imbalance, not a talent deficit.
Yes, R& spending is low compared to countries like the United States or Germany, and the country relies heavily on imports. But that reflects policy, capital, and infrastructure gaps — not lack of ability.
Nigerians have built companies like Flutterwave and Paystack, and many excel abroad in the United Kingdom and the United States. This Countries don’t hire incompetence.
The real problem is environment — funding, infrastructure, and policy — not just the competence of Nigerian graduates.

A simple Google ai search would have shown you that both organisations have foreign staff and some foreign ownership. The Richest Man in Africa employs a lot of Indians

ChatGPT Visitor Share by Country (February 2026)
Country Share Of ChatGPT Visitors
United States 17.1%
India 16.5%
Brazil 5.8%
Canada 5.4%
France 4.3%
Mexico 3.6%
United Kingdom 2.7%
Spain 3.7%
Germany 2.4%
Italy 2.5%
Phillipines 2.5%
Australia 1.8%
Colombia 1.6%
Argentina 1.3%
Netherlands 1.1%
South Korea 1.1%

Laird:
A simple Google ai search would have shown you that both organisations have foreign staff and some foreign ownership. The Richest Man in Africa employs a lot of Indians

ChatGPT Visitor Share by Country (February 2026)
Country Share Of ChatGPT Visitors
United States 17.1%
India 16.5%
Brazil 5.8%
Canada 5.4%
France 4.3%
Mexico 3.6%
United Kingdom 2.7%
Spain 3.7%
Germany 2.4%
Italy 2.5%
Phillipines 2.5%
Australia 1.8%
Colombia 1.6%
Argentina 1.3%
Netherlands 1.1%
South Korea 1.1%

Foreign staff or investors don’t weaken the argument — they prove global competitiveness.
Flutterwave and Paystack attracting foreign talent and capital shows strength, not incompetence. Companies everywhere — including in the U.S. and Germany — operate the same way.
Aliko Dangote employing expatriates reflects specialized industry needs, not a lack of Nigerian ability.
ChatGPT usage statistics reflect internet access and purchasing power, not intelligence.
The issue is structural — infrastructure, policy, and job creation — not just graduate competence.

DrFunmisticGlow:
But university is supposed to equip you with opportunities and skills necessary to do so.

Also not everyone has equal opportunities. Majority don't.

Education is supposed to make you create opportunity, but our mentality is just skewed to the fact that we all want to work and earn peanuts, nothing more.

GorillaApp:
Sometimes you people open your mouth and talk nonsense. Where in my write did I say the government is supposed to give him job? However, the stewwpid government you are so eager to defend failed all these folks. The economy is shrinking due to horrible policies. Companies are leaving the country in drove because they are no longer profitable as a result of the high cost of operating businesses in Nigeria. Overwhelming insecurity, scarcity of foreign exchange, high exchange rate, poor power supply that would have driven small are medium scale enterprises has crippled this country and you open you mouth to spill nonsense?
Nigeria has more resources and wealth than Sweden, yet every year Nigerian youths are running to Sweden for a better life because of great leadership over there. So in your warped reasoning, a country where a high percentage of well trained corp of citizens resort to doing menial jobs, all is well there shebi?
Just get out of my mention!

And who told you the economy is shrinking. the problem is you people lack ideas. you see how you open your mouth to talk nonsense like this ehnn.. You are very wrong about this perception of yours. More jobs are opening up in the country. A lot of Nigerians are currently doing remote jobs, and they are earning very well, far more than most professionals here. So what are people like you doing, waiting for the government to give you jobs? Jobs you still will not do. All you do is you will collect salaries and make the job suffer the way your counterpacts do in the civil service. If I were the government, the first thing I would do is to privatize all the civil service sector to private individuals because none of it is functioning.

fxexperts:
And who told you the economy is shrinking. the problem is you people lack ideas. you see how you open your mouth to talk nonsense like this ehnn.. You are very wrong about this perception of yours. More jobs are opening up in the country. A lot of Nigerians are currently doing remote jobs, and they are earning very well, far more than most professionals here. So what are people like you doing, waiting for the government to give you jobs? Jobs you still will not do. All you do is you will collect salaries and make the job suffer the way your counterpacts do in the civil service. If I were the government, the first thing I would do is to privatize all the civil service sector to private individuals because none of it is functioning.

I never knew Nairaland can still host dumb souls like the one above. Which more jobs are opening up in the country? It's either you are plain ignorant or outrightly mischievous.
Wake up and smell the coffee, most major powerhouses are leaving Nigeria. Go and research on that.
Talking about remote jobs. How many Nigerians are working remotely compared to the entire population? What's the percentage? It shows you know nothing about remote jobs. Most foreign firms are not hiring Nigerians because of poor power supply and internet downtime. Most Nigerian staff always complain about the network or power supply and most foreign recruiters are beginning to take notice and reject Nigerian staff. Go to threads dedicated to remote jobs and ask there- don't take my word for it.
People like you should never be in government. You will cripple the country.
Lastly, I am an employer of labour. I don't sit around like you waiting for 30k stipend from your handler. Don't quote me again to avoid thunder.

GorillaApp:
I never knew Nairaland can still host dumb souls like the one above. Which more jobs are opening up in the country? It's either you are plain ignorant or outrightly mischievous.
Wake up and smell the coffee, most major powerhouses are leaving Nigeria. Go and research on that.
Talking about remote jobs. How many Nigerians are working remotely compared to the entire population? What's the percentage? It shows you know nothing about remote jobs. Most foreign firms are not hiring Nigerians because of poor power supply and internet downtime. Most Nigerian staff always complain about the network or power supply and most foreign recruiters are beginning to take notice and reject Nigerian staff. Go to threads dedicated to remote jobs and ask there- don't take my word for it.
People like you should never be in government. You will cripple the country.
Lastly, I am an employer of labour. I don't sit around like you waiting for 30k stipend from your handler. Don't quote me again to avoid thunder.

I never though i will even witness or reply to a brain dead zombie before here on Nairaland.Keep staying in your fathers house and keep believing the lies that foreign companies do not employ Nigerian remote workers. I am currently doing three jobs that pay in seven digits each here in Nigeria. One is 9-5 and others are remote. So you stay there an keep eating mama thanks mam. I agree internet situation is bad. but folks like you who claim internet is non existent in Nigeria. same folks like you are now claiming their is internet in the country to enable E-transmission of election result. hypocricy will be the end of most of you. Internet is bad but it is still manageable. Imagine someone doing a rempte job of over $1,500 monthly only to be subscribing MTN of N25K monthly and that is your only subscription. nor be juju be that? there you go it means you are never serious in life. you all just like blaming the FG for your laziness.