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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.

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.

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.

Nigeria’s Digital Boom Is Reshaping Work, Not Ending Unemployment

A growing narrative suggests that digital entrepreneurship is solving Nigeria’s unemployment crisis. It is not. What it has done instead is reorganise how unemployment expresses itself.