The total employment in Nigeria equaled over 84 million individuals in 2023, highest among people aged 15-24 years. Specifically, around 20.6 million individuals between the ages of 15-24 years in the country were employed .
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NBS (Nigeria). (September 24, 2024). Number of people employed in Nigeria as of 2023, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1288451/total-employment-in-nigeria-by-age-group/
NBS (Nigeria). "Number of people employed in Nigeria as of 2023, by age group." Chart. September 24, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1288451/total-employment-in-nigeria-by-age-group/
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Number of people employed in Nigeria as of 2023, by age group [Graph], NBS (Nigeria), September 24, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1288451/total-employment-in-nigeria-by-age-group/
