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Nigeria layoffs, tracked in full.

Nigeria has seen 2K job cuts across 20 tracked rounds since January 2020 — roughly 0.3% of all layoffs in our global dataset. The last 12 months alone saw 50 layoffs.

Last updated
Country snapshot
2K
people laid off since Jan 2020
Companies tracked
15
active + historical
Rounds
20
total events
Top industry
E-commerce
100% of cuts
Biggest single cut
900
Jumia
Total since 2020
All time
2K
Across 20 roundsRank #15
Last 12 months
Recent
50
Industries affected
Breadth
1
of 1 trackedE-commerce leads
Share of global
vs countries
0.3%
of 953K totalRank #15
By industry · NG· Since 2020

Which industries cut deepest.

E-commerce
1 COMPANIES · 1 ROUNDS
100% of NG cuts
50
PEOPLE
Top cities & companies · Nigeria

Where the cuts landed.

Top cities
#01
Lagos
17 ROUNDS
1,993
#02
Ibadan
2 ROUNDS
500
Top companies
#01
Jumia
LAGOS · MARKETPLACE · 1 ROUNDS
900
#02
Alerzo
IBADAN · E-COMMERCE · 3 ROUNDS
500
#03
Renmoney
LAGOS · FINTECH · 1 ROUNDS
391
#04
Vendease
LAGOS · FOOD & BEVERAGE · 3 ROUNDS
215
#05
Metro Africa Xpress
LAGOS · LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN · 1 ROUNDS
150
#06
Gokada
LAGOS · MOBILITY · 2 ROUNDS
74
#07
Sabi
LAGOS · E-COMMERCE · 1 ROUNDS
50
Recent events · Nigeria· Last 30 days

The latest NG layoffs.

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Severity
Event
Location · When
Headcount
Source
High
S
Sabi
Sabi Layoffs — 2025-06-19
Lagos ·
50
techcrunch.com ↗
Severe
V
Vendease
Vendease Layoffs — 2025-02-19
Lagos ·
120
techcabal.com ↗
Low
MA
Metro Africa Xpress
Metro Africa Xpress Layoffs — 2025-02-13
Lagos ·
150
techcabal.com ↗
Low
K
Kobo360
Kobo360 Layoffs — 2024-11-30
Lagos ·
30
techcabal.com ↗
High
V
Vendease
Vendease Layoffs — 2024-09-30
Lagos ·
68
techcabal.com ↗
Low
F
Flutterwave
Flutterwave Layoffs — 2024-06-24
Lagos ·
30
techcabal.com ↗
Low
A
Alerzo
Alerzo Layoffs — 2023-11-21
Ibadan ·
100
techpoint.africa ↗
Low
P
Paystack
Paystack Layoffs — 2023-11-16
Lagos ·
33
techcrunch.com ↗
Companies in Nigeria

Most impacted companies.

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J
Marketplace
Jumia
Lagos
900
Total cuts tracked
Rounds1
IndustryMarketplace
A
E-commerce
Alerzo
Ibadan
500
Total cuts tracked
Rounds3
IndustryE-commerce
R
Fintech
Renmoney
Lagos
391
Total cuts tracked
Rounds1
IndustryFintech
V
Food & Beverage
Vendease
Lagos
215
Total cuts tracked
Rounds3
IndustryFood & Beverage
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Other countries tracked.

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North America
United States layoffs
Amazon and 1,174 more companies tracked since 2020.
1,175 COMPANIES · 656K CUT →
Asia
India layoffs
Oracle and 179 more companies tracked since 2020.
180 COMPANIES · 77K CUT →
Europe
United Kingdom layoffs
BT and 74 more companies tracked since 2020.
75 COMPANIES · 51K CUT →
Frequently asked

Questions about Nigeria layoffs.

How many people have been laid off in Nigeria?+
Our dataset tracks 2,493 job cuts across 20 layoff rounds in Nigeria since January 2020. This includes government filings, corporate disclosures, and verified news reports.
Which industries are cutting most in Nigeria?+
E-commerce leads in Nigeria layoffs. Scroll up to the industries breakdown for a full picture of which sectors are cutting deepest.
Where does Nigeria layoff data come from?+
Our NG data is sourced from mandatory government filings (WARN Act notices for employers over 100 workers), corporate disclosures (SEC 8-K filings, annual reports), and verified news reporting from 40+ trusted outlets. See our methodology for full verification standards.
Are Nigeria layoffs rising or falling?+
The last 12 months show 50 layoffs in our dataset. The stat cards above compare the current 12-month period to the prior year — check the trend indicators for direction.
Can I use Nigeria layoff data in my article or research?+
Yes. Stats and visualizations on this site can be cited with attribution to the SIVL. For raw data access or embeddable charts, see our embed page or methodology.
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