Jobberman has said it has helped over 1.1 million Nigerians secure jobs within six years, with women accounting for the majority of placements as the company deepens efforts to improve youth employment and inclusion across the country.
The company disclosed this during its inaugural Partners’ Convening hosted under the Young Africa Works strategy in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Speaking at the event, Ahmed Alaga, Head of Programmes, Impact and Partnerships at The African Talent Company (TATC), Jobberman’s parent company, said the platform has continued to expand its impact through training, partnerships, and targeted interventions for vulnerable groups.
“Since inception, in Nigeria, we’ve trained roughly over 3 million people. And we’ve been able to place about 1.1 million young Nigerians, with 69 percent being women,” Alaga said.
According to him, one of the biggest lessons from Jobberman’s employment drive has been understanding the support systems young Nigerians need before they can successfully transition into the labour market.
He explained that unemployment in Africa cannot be solved by a single organisation, stressing that government agencies, employers, training institutions, and community networks all have critical roles to play.
“Our journey has taught us that no single institution can solve youth unemployment,” he said.
“It takes collective ownership – from training partners to employers, government ministries, and local community networks.”
Alaga added that the results recorded so far were made possible through collaboration and shared commitment among stakeholders working to improve employment opportunities for young Nigerians.
The event, themed ‘From Impact to Action: Collectively Designing the Future of Youth Employment in Nigeria,’ brought together ecosystem players to review progress made so far and discuss new ways to expand access to dignified and inclusive work.
The gathering also highlighted the growing focus on women, persons with disabilities, and displaced individuals who often face greater barriers to employment despite having relevant skills and qualifications.
Hilda Kabushenga, Group CEO of TATC, said Nigeria’s youth population remains one of the country’s greatest assets, but warned that potential alone is not enough without systems that create access to opportunities.
“Nigeria’s young people hold immense potential, but potential alone does not guarantee prosperity,” she said.
Kabushenga noted that TATC and Jobberman have built an ecosystem that connects employers, innovation, training, and inclusion through partnerships aimed at creating sustainable employment pathways.
“Today is a reminder that when we work together, millions can access the dignity of work, and entire communities can be transformed,” she added.
Representatives of partner organisations at the convening also shared how collaboration with Jobberman has helped young Nigerians move beyond training into actual employment and entrepreneurship.
Oluwatobi Awaye, Managing Partner at DOIT Services Business and Consulting Limited, said the partnership has demonstrated the importance of practical interventions that focus on measurable outcomes.
“We have seen young people transition into roles, launch businesses, and build confidence,” Awaye said.
“This convening reinforces that sustainable impact comes from partnerships that listen, adapt, and innovate together,” he added.
One of the emotional moments at the event came from programme beneficiaries who shared personal experiences about how access to employment changed their lives.
Hauwa Dahiru, a programme alumna from Kano, recounted how she struggled to secure dignified work because of her disability before receiving support through a Jobberman Job Centre.
“As a young woman with a disability in Kano, I struggled to find dignified work until I walked into a Jobberman Job Centre and finally felt seen,” she said.
“Through their CV support, interview coaching, and guided placement, I was able to secure a job close to where I live. They did not see my disability; they saw my potential.”
The convening ended with renewed calls for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to scale inclusive employment opportunities and improve job outcomes for Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population.
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