Nigeria has a labor force of over 88 million people. As of 2023, Nigerians aged 25 to 34 years old represented the largest labor force population in the country, with around 23 million people. Individuals from 35 to 44 years old made up the second most numerous group, with nearly 20.4 million people.
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Labor force
Employment and self-employment
Unemployment
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