This year, we launched the 3rd edition of the bi-annual Nigerian Graduate Report to bring awareness to the low rate of graduate employment in Nigeria.
According to the research done by the Stutern team, 22.58% of Nigerian women are largely unemployed which is relatively more than the percentage of unemployed men in Nigeria. Asides upskilling fresh graduates and young professionals with tech skills, we have also taken up the responsibility to bring more women into tech space by offering them scholarship opportunities and partnering with women-focused communities.
While conducting our research, we asked our respondents about their level of education which is a determinant in helping them secure decent jobs. It was discovered that 58.9% of HND graduates are unemployed, 49.55% of OND graduates are unemployed and 39.75% of BSc holders are unemployed.
The study reveals that graduates from the University of Ibadan, Babcock University and Covenant University are the most employable graduates in the country. Also, graduates who studied Law and Electrical and Electronic Engineering appeared to be more equipped and gained access to better employment.
The third edition of our bi-annual Nigerian Graduate Report helps give a clear understanding of the current realities of the Nigerian job market and opportunities available. With the insightful information the report has to offer, we are hopeful that the government, educational agencies, tertiary institutions, funders, investors and most especially the youths, can take it as a push to improve the overriding issue of unemployment.
From our research, we were also able to garner other useful information such as:
- If graduates lost their jobs due to COVID-19
- Monthly income distribution
- How graduates found out about their jobs
For more key information and statistics in The Nigerian Graduate Report, click here to read.
For questions and suggestions, please email us at: research@stutern.com
