By country
Layoffs in Nigeria
13 sourced layoff rounds at 11 companies in Nigeria between Aug 2022 and Nov 2025: 2,933 people in the rounds where a number was given. Each one links to the article or filing it came from. The list covers what we have been able to source, not every cut in the country.
People affected
3K
Where a number was given
Companies
11
With a sourced round
Rounds
13
Aug 2022 → Nov 2025
Every round, newest first
- Jumianumber not given(7% of workforce)
Jumia reported a smaller workforce in its third quarter results and tied the cost savings to AI driven automation in customer service and marketing.
About the figure: A nine month headcount reduction disclosed with results, not a single layoff announcement. Jumia is listed in New York and operates across Africa.
E-commerce · Source: TechCabal
- Sabi−50(20% of workforce)
Nigerian B2B commerce startup cut staff while pivoting to traceability services for minerals and agricultural commodities.
E-commerce · Source: TechCabal
- Vendease−120(44% of workforce)
Second round in five months to extend runway while the company sought a Series A extension.
E-commerce · Source: TechCabal
- MAX (Metro Africa Xpress)−150(30% of workforce)
Nigerian mobility financing startup cut staff as it pivoted to financing electric vehicles only.
About the figure: Per two people familiar with the company; reported in February 2025.
Transportation & Delivery · Source: TechCabal
- Vendease−68(20% of workforce)
First round of cuts at the Nigerian food procurement startup as it restructured toward profitability.
About the figure: Figure as corrected by TechCabal in its February 2025 report.
E-commerce · Source: TechCabal
- IHS Towers−100
Tower company cut senior staff and network surveillance roles as naira devaluation hit earnings in Nigeria, its biggest market.
About the figure: Over 100 per a person with direct knowledge. IHS is listed in New York and headquartered in London.
Telecom · Source: TechCabal
- Flutterwave−30(3% of workforce)
African payments company cut roles tied to products it dropped as it refocused on enterprise customers and remittances.
About the figure: Flutterwave is legally headquartered in San Francisco with its main operations in Lagos.
Fintech · Source: TechCabal
- Kimberly-Clark (Nigeria)−150(90% of workforce)
The Huggies maker laid off most of its Nigerian staff as it began closing its Lagos operations and leaving the country.
About the figure: Figures from one person with direct knowledge; nearly 90 percent of Nigerian employees.
Consumer Goods & Food · Source: TechCabal
- Heritage Bank−2,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the lender's licence and the bank went into liquidation.
About the figure: Estimated headcount at liquidation; whole company closure.
Banking & Finance · Source: TechCabal
- FoodCourt−100
Lagos food delivery startup made kitchen staff redundant after redesigning its cooking processes.
About the figure: Nearly 100; reported in September 2024.
Transportation & Delivery · Source: TechCabal
- Alerzo−70
Third round of cuts in under two years at the Nigerian B2B commerce company, mostly warehouse and junior staff.
About the figure: Company confirmed the layoffs but not the number; reported in May 2024.
E-commerce · Source: TechCabal
- Alerzonumber not given(15% of workforce)
Nigerian B2B commerce startup cut full time staff for a second time in seven months in a push for profitability.
About the figure: Percentage covers full time employees only; part time and temporary cuts were not confirmed.
E-commerce · Source: TechCrunch
- 54gene−95(30% of workforce)
Nigerian genomics startup cut lab and sales staff hired for its COVID testing business after test volumes fell.
About the figure: The 30 percent share is based on a LinkedIn headcount, not a company figure.
Consumer Tech · Source: TechCrunch
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