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Nigeria Employment Tracker
Unemployment, underemployment, labour force participation, and wages — the numbers behind Nigeria's jobs crisis.
Labour Market Indicators
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
2025 · NBS / World Bank
Labour Force Participation
83.3%
2025 · NBS / World Bank
Unemployment Rate Trend
Data Sources
NBS Labour Force Survey · World Bank · ILO · Verified news
Methodology Note
Nigeria switched to ILO narrow definition in 2023, producing lower headline rates. Youth and underemployment remain far higher.
What Nigeria Employment Tracker Covers
Nigeria's youth unemployment is among the highest globally. This tracker follows the official numbers and the stories behind them.
Unemployment by State
State-level labour force data. Which states have the highest and lowest unemployment rates?
Youth Employment Crisis
Youth unemployment (15-34) vs national average. The demographic time bomb in numbers.
Minimum Wage Tracker
Federal and state minimum wage levels. Purchasing power over time as inflation rises.