Millions of Nigerian workers face growing social security risks, NSITF warns

By Victor Ahiuma-Young
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has raised the alarm over growing social security risks facing Nigerian workers, warning that the rapid transformation of the labour market through artificial intelligence, AI, automation, digital platforms and the gig economy could leave millions of workers without adequate protection.

The Fund has consequently called for urgent measures to close existing social protection gaps, strengthen employer compliance and build a sustainable safety net that guarantees workers’ welfare, dignity and economic security, irrespective of their employment arrangements.

The NSITF also emphasised the need for government, empl...