A Nigerian man has sparked debate on social media after claiming that unemployment in the country may not be as widespread as many people believe.
In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the man revealed that he has been searching for a salesperson to help him sell okpa but has struggled to find anyone willing to take the job, despite offering what he described as a decent pay.
According to him, the position comes with a monthly salary of ₦100,000, yet several people he approached turned down the opportunity.
Expressing his frustration, he said:
“Saying there’s unemployment in Nigeria is not completely true. I’ve been looking for a sales boy to help me sell okpa, and I’m offering ₦100,000 every month, yet people keep rejecting it because they want to be ‘working boys.’”
The man further explained that he even tried to make the offer more attractive by including a long-term benefit.
“I even offered a three-year deal with a ₦3 million settlement and a bike at the end of the contract, but they still declined.”
According to him, many young people now prefer what he described as HK (Hustle Kingdom) jobs, often linked to internet fraud popularly known as “Yahoo,” instead of taking up small business opportunities that provide legitimate income.
He argued that if unemployment in Nigeria were truly as severe as people claim, job seekers would be more willing to accept such offers rather than rejecting them.
However, his comments quickly triggered mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians pointing out that other factors—such as working hours, job conditions, location, and long-term career prospects—could explain why people declined the job.
The video has since generated widespread discussion, with users sharing their opinions about the realities of employment and survival in the country.
Social Media Reactions
@KelvinTalks:
“Imagine waking up by 6am every day to start selling okpa in the sun. People underestimate how stressful that job can be.”
@AdaezeSpeaks:
“₦100k sounds good until you factor in transport, feeding, and the long hours.”
@RealChuka:
“To be honest, many youths don’t want small business jobs anymore. Everyone wants quick money.”
@TundeWrites:
“People are not lazy. They just want work that has growth and dignity.”
@MideOfficial:
“If unemployment was really that bad, someone would have jumped on that offer immediately.”
@SimiViews:
“We need to hear the full details. What are the working hours? Is there accommodation?”
@UcheMedia:
“Three years for ₦100k monthly and ₦3m settlement? That actually sounds like a fair deal to me.”
@Kenny247:
“The problem is perception. Many young people think jobs like that are beneath them.”
@JayTheAnalyst:
“Let’s also remember inflation. ₦100k today doesn’t stretch as far as people think.”
@OlaReports:
“Honestly, this conversation shows how complicated the unemployment issue in Nigeria really is.”
@ChiomaTalks:
“Some people rejecting it might actually be students or people looking for something in their field.”
The discussion continues to trend online as Nigerians debate whether the issue is truly lack of jobs or lack of desirable opportunities.
Watch the video below…
Published by Ejoh Caleb
