Nigerias Self-Employment Rate Rises to 9% in Latest Employment Survey Numbers

The latest employment survey from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that 85.6% of Nigeria's workforce is self-employed, with the number representing a significant portion of the country's overall labor force.

Nigeria's job market has taken a significant turn with the latest employment survey from the National Bureau of Statistics revealing that a substantial majority of the population is engaged in self-employment. According to the second-quarter labour force report for this year, 85.6 per cent of Nigerians are now classified as self-employed, marking a notable shift in the country's economic landscape. This trend suggests a growing preference among citizens to pursue non-traditional employment opportunities, potentially driven by factors such as entrepreneurship and job flexibility. The data underscores the evolving nature of work in Nigeria, with self-employment emerging as a dominant sector.