Graduate Employability in Nigeria: A 10–20 Year Retrospective and Outlook
Too many graduates. Too few jobs.
Many Nigerian graduates leave school full of hope but soon face the reality of a job market that is difficult to enter. Employers say most are not ready for work. Graduates say they just need a chance.
This guide brings together useful insights on what is really going wrong and what can be done. It explains the major reasons why many graduates struggle to find work and stay employed. It also shows what organisations, schools, and the graduates themselves can start doing differently.
You will find clear points on:
- Why employers say graduates are not ready for the workplace
- The main gaps between what schools teach and what employers need
- The effect of poor career advice and limited opportunities
- The pressure on polytechnic graduates compared to university graduates
- What young people can do to improve their chances
- What companies can do to support graduate success
Whether you are an employer, policymaker, parent, or young graduate yourself, this guide will give you useful information you can apply right away.
Who We Are:
Workforce Group is one of the leading firms in Nigeria when it comes to graduate recruitment and employability. We have helped many organisations design and run graduate trainee programmes that identify and prepare smart young Nigerians for real work.
Our team uses fair and proven assessment tools to find graduates with potential. We also provide training and support that help them perform well in their roles.
We have over 20 years of experience in this space and have worked with top companies across different sectors.