A Nigerian man has recently shared a disheartening experience on social media, where he was rejected and subsequently blocked by a potential employer after disclosing his nationality during their conversation about a video editor job. The incident highlights the challenges many Nigerians face when applying for international roles.
In his post on X (formerly Twitter), the young man described how he reached out to the employer after seeing an advertisement for a video editor position. The employer responded, requesting more details about the job seeker's age and location. However, upon learning that he was Nigerian, the employer suddenly blocked him without any further communication or explanation.
The job seeker expressed his frustration and pain in his post, captioning it with the words, “I hate that I am Nigerian to some extent,” conveying the emotional toll such rejections take on individuals due to their nationality.
This revelation resonated with many online users, leading to an outpouring of support and shared experiences in the comments section. Some individuals recounted similar instances where they were either ignored or blocked after disclosing they were from Nigeria. The comments section quickly filled with a mix of empathy, advice, and calls for change in how Nigerians are perceived by some employers.
See some of the reactions below:
@Zamosings: “You should probably start by using your real picture as your dp, your bio too could use a little professional touch if you’re really going to be meeting people for jobs online. It’s a wild place here and everyone is paranoid, ish.”
@SmileEtSmile11: “Shey u no see say na scam🤦🏻♂️, the person just save you the stress.”
@abazwhyllzz: “Broooo, like I dey face am almost everyday. Foreign accounts will dm for gigs. Once I tell them I’m from Nigeria, they’ll never reply again. Meanwhile, my Ghanaian friends are doing this same job. It’s so sad and annoying tbh💔 I pray it gets better someday.”
@_pauliegee: “Same here, something similar happened. Missed about two opportunities because they aren’t available in my region or my region (Nigeria) is tagged with fraudulent cases.”
@KayceeKiligan: “A lot going through my mind, is it the hate on black or PTSD from past experiences doing her.”
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