Brazen with Vanessa

Creating an Inclusive, Equitable and Sustainable Future of Work in Africa

The conversation around the future of work in Africa often begins with technology, as though the story starts with digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and remote jobs. Yet, for decades, work across the continent has been defined by informality, from street vendors and artisans to smallholder farmers and traders, which form the foundation of African labour.

Powering Africa’s Digital Economy | The Future of Work in Africa

In this final episode of the Future of Work Series, Prof. Joseph Nnanna and I examine how Africa is actively shaping its digital economy.

The Price of Global Work: Rethinking Outsourcing in Africa

In rural Kenya, there is a young woman spending hours each day moderating some of the internet’s most disturbing content.

Migration, Talent Drain and Africa’s Future of Work

Japa has become not just a catchy term for migration but a fervent prayer and dream‑come‑true moment for many Africans searching for better opportunities.

The Journey of an African Gig Worker | The Future of Work in Africa

In this episode, I share how I landed my first gig and what it has really been like navigating the digital economy—the wins, the challenges, and everything in between.

The Legal Side of the Future of Work

In the fourth episode of the Future of Work in Africa series, Josephine and I take a close look at Nigeria’s labour laws, the gaps that affect digital workers, and the reforms needed to better protect them.

How I Switched from Sonography to Fintech | The Future of Work in Africa

What does it take to transition from healthcare into the fintech industry?

In this episode, Candice and I discuss her experience as a hybrid worker after making the switch from sonography to fintech. She also highlights the skills young people need to break into their dream roles in today’s evolving workplace.

Digital but Disadvantaged: The Hidden Barriers Facing Africa’s Online Workforce

By 2024, just 38% of Africa’s population was online, according to the International Telecommunication Union, well below the global average of 68%. For a continent often described as digital-first, this gap reveals the hidden barriers that continue to limit access, opportunity, and real economic participation for its youth.

Are Workplaces Ready for the Future of Work? | The Future of Work in Africa

The future of work is already unfolding: digital shifts, new skill demands, and changing employee expectations.

But while we often ask whether workers are ready, we rarely ask the bigger question — are workplaces ready?

How to Write an Article (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)

It felt like I was being forced—compelled—to write an article that might impact the continent.