I’m speaking from experience because I’m currently in this phase, so I truly understand where it hurts.

One of the biggest challenges fresh graduates face in Nigeria is unemployment and low salaries. After spending years in school, you step into the real world expecting opportunities, but instead, you’re constantly met with the same line: “We will get back to you.” 🥹

That statement alone can be very frustrating, especially when, most times, there’s no feedback at all. You’re left wondering what went wrong, with no closure or direction.

Another major issue is the demand for experience. Many companies are looking for candidates with 2–5 years of experience, but how does a fresh graduate get that experience if no one is willing to give them a chance? It’s a cycle that keeps repeating itself.

To employers, this is a sincere appeal: please allow fresh graduates to grow. Experience doesn’t always have to be bought; it can be built. Allow young graduates to learn, contribute, and develop within your organizations.

And even when a job finally comes, the salary is often discouraging. But because there are limited options, many graduates accept these roles just to survive, not necessarily to grow. It becomes less about building a career and more about making ends meet.