Trash to Cash: How Nigeria’s economic pinch turns many families to waste collectors

By Elizabeth Adegbesan
What used to be a job for scavengers has now become a crowded race for survival. As the cost of living climbs, thousands of ordinary citizens are turning to garbage picking to feed their families.
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A new way to survive 
The economic landscape has changed drastically over the last few years. High inflation and rising food prices mean that a regular paycheck is not enough anymore. 
For those without steady jobs, the situation is even harder.
Economy&Lifestyle discovered that this pressure has turned city streets, dumpsites, and event centers into valuable hunti...