“How 2022 was at our workplaces” – Young Nigerians Share
All year round, while many of our followers and readers were cooling off with our memes and weekly career stories, they had a lot going on in their work lives. I know this because I recently reached out to a couple of them to share their 2022 work-life stories and the responses are a mix […]
“I work hard, but my finances are not giving” -Rantings of a Nigerian Employee
I stumbled on a website for working mums, and one of the stories shared struck a nerve: “I work full time 50 hours plus. I was paid on Tuesday. I have just checked my balance and I am £12.00 overdrawn, which means as I have a month to go I will be up to the […]
How Nigerian Startup Workers are Living Through the Fuel Crisis
Notes from our newsletter readers In the June 4, 2023 issue of our newsletter, we gave room for readers to share their experiences with the recent hike in fuel price, and we got a collection of rants and tirades about how hellish the past week has been. “For me, the impact of the removal of […]
The Power of Persistence and Passion in Sales: Olamide Ojewumi’s Experience
Have you ever wondered what it takes to climb the ladder in the dynamic sales world? Today, CareerBuddy is diving into the career journey of the Sales Manager at Prime Media Outdoor, Nigeria’s trailblazing outdoor agency. What don’t we know about you? My name is Olamide Ojewumi. I am the Sales Manager at Prime […]
Work Hard, Play Hard; Zannoza’s Boost to Work-life Morale
“The future is interactive, and gaming is the key” –Suzan Adinoyi, Founder, Zannoza Entertainment There are hundreds of career conferences held all around the world, but here is how WorkitOut with Careerbuddy stands out -fun! It’s an avenue where career-driven professionals can talk about work but have fun while at it. But how do these […]
Building a Startup Alongside a 9-5: A Chat with Solomon Akinsanya
Between 2012 and 2013, Solomon Akinsanya, still an undergrad, interned at an advertising agency, and even though his primary assignment was in the compliance unit, he developed an interest in the digital operations of the company. He was allowed to join in strategy sessions and take on a few tasks, and that would be the […]
What it’s like being a Medical Doctor and a Content Writer
I have had a lot of career conversations with individuals and I’d say this is easily among my ‘top 10’. A full-time medical doctor and a full-time writer? Favour’s unique career combination raises intriguing questions about how she manages them both, and what motivates her to pursue both paths… Quick question, what’s your favourite thing […]
5 Nigerians talk about hating a job they were excited about
“On These Corporate Streets: Vox Pop Edition” seeks to hear the voices of young career professionals who share their individual experiences on subjects many can relate to. In today’s edition, young Nigerian workers tell us about hating a job they once looked forward to. Even for work, there’s the “what I ordered Vs what I got” […]
Wakawaka Doctor: Relocating for Career Growth
Nigerians are increasingly choosing to relocate abroad to study, take on new jobs, and further their careers. This trend is driven by several factors, including the desire for greater opportunities and a higher standard of living. Weeks ago, I asked eleven young Nigerians to share their thoughts on the subject of moving abroad and shared […]
Building a Career in Content Writing: Special Feature with Hauwa Lawal
Hauwa Lawal –or Hauwa Amoke Aduragbemi Williams, as she prefers to be called in her crazy fictional world– is one digital content writer rocking the content space in Nigeria. She uses sarcasm adequately for the series on her fictional Nigerian family and paints bold mythical pictures with her “Esu” newsletter series where she publishes short […]