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Nigeria layoffs, tracked in full.

Nigeria has seen 2K job cuts across 10 tracked rounds since January 2020 — roughly 0.3% of all layoffs in our global dataset. The last 12 months alone saw 0 layoffs.

Last updated
Country snapshot
2K
people laid off since Jan 2020
Companies tracked
6
active + historical
Rounds
10
total events
Biggest single cut
900
Jumia
Total since 2020
All time
2K
Across 10 roundsRank #15
Last 12 months
Recent
0
Industries affected
Breadth
0
of 0 tracked
Share of global
vs countries
0.3%
of 830K totalRank #15
Top cities & companies · Nigeria

Where the cuts landed.

Top cities
#01
Lagos
7 ROUNDS
1,673
#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
Recent events · Nigeria· Last 30 days

The latest NG layoffs.

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Severity
Event
Location · When
Headcount
Source
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 ↗
High
V
Vendease
Vendease Layoffs — 2024-09-30
Lagos ·
68
techcabal.com ↗
Low
A
Alerzo
Alerzo Layoffs — 2023-11-21
Ibadan ·
100
techpoint.africa ↗
Moderate
A
Alerzo
Alerzo Layoffs — 2023-03-06
Ibadan ·
400
techcabal.com ↗
Low
B
Bolt
Bolt Layoffs — 2023-02-21
Lagos ·
17
techpoint.africa ↗
Moderate
V
Vendease
Vendease Layoffs — 2022-11-25
Lagos ·
27
techcabal.com ↗
High
J
Jumia
Jumia Layoffs — 2022-11-21
Lagos ·
900
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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97 COMPANIES · 60K CUT →
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Germany layoffs
SAP and 24 more companies tracked since 2020.
25 COMPANIES · 28K CUT →
Frequently asked

Questions about Nigeria layoffs.

How many people have been laid off in Nigeria?+
Our dataset tracks 2,173 job cuts across 10 layoff rounds in Nigeria since January 2020. This includes government filings, corporate disclosures, and verified news reports.
Which industries are cutting most in Nigeria?+
Multiple industries have contributed to 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 0 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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