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