The Political Economy Analysis of Youth Employment in Nigeria looks at the structural, institutional and political drivers of youth employment in a country where over 60% of the population is under 25. About 96% of employed youth work in informal, survival-driven jobs. The study draws on national labour data from 2014 to 2023 and fieldwork in Abuja, Kaduna and Oyo States. The infographic shows how weak industrial job creation, a gap between education and the labour market, heavy regulation, unequal digital access and patronage keep young people in precarious work. It gives decision-makers evidence-based pathways to strengthen labour demand, align policies and improve job quality.
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