After 18 Years on Contract, Nigerian Banker With BSc and Master’s Feels Stuck

A Nigerian banker says he has spent 18 years working as a contract staff in a commercial bank. Despite holding a BSc and a Master’s degree, he feels he has never used his qualifications in his current role. He admits that his experience has been more endurance than fulfilment. Over the past year, he has applied for new positions across the sector but has yet to secure a permanent role. He reflects on how the system seems to favour connections over merit. This reality has made him question the value of his education and left him feeling stuck.

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