The Era of Digitalization: Nigerian Youth Taking Advantage of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The global job market is rapidly changing, Nigerian youth are making everything possible not to be left out. With jobs opportunities increasingly becoming limited and more competitive, especially the traditional ones, they are becoming adapt to using AI in find jobs and build skills as well. Across Nigeria, young Nigerians that are tech-savvy are taking advantage of the opportunities provided by AI to be more competitive in this digital economy.
How AI is Creating New in the Job Market.
Nigerian youth are taking advantage of AI enabled platforms in bridging the gab between ambition and opportunity. AI algorithms have now been imbedded into job search engines, helping to deliver specific job matches based on skills, location and career ambition. Platforms like Glassdoor, LinkedIn as well as locally powered sites like Myjobmag and Jobberman usually us AI algorithm to deliver strategically relevant job recommendations that that align perfectly with users’ profiles and interests
More so, Nigerian Youth have also leveraged the power of AI powered CV builders to further align their CVs to specific job requirement thus increasing significantly their chances of been invited for an interview. Sites like Kickresume and Resume.io offers brilliant suggestions on resume formatting.
Developing Skills in these AI Era
Apart from securing ajob, Artificial Intellegence is playing a significant role in how Nigerian youth build skills. Online educational platforms like Coursera, Udemy and FutureLearn have all leveraged the power of AI in customizing learning experiences, course recommendation based of previous learning activities and preferences. Microsoft and Googlr AI tools are becoming all the more popular with Nigerian youth who want to build skills in cybersecurity, coding and data analytics enabling them learn as beginners.
AI writing tools like ChatGPT, Deepseek and Google Gemini are increasingly being used by freelancers and students in proposal development CV editing and in research papers. These AI powered learning platforms is a good enabler of lifelong learning
A New Perspective in Freelance as Powered by AI
Nigerian youth have embraced the opportunity of freelancing which has become a lifeline for many and AI is at the forefront of this innovation. Jobs and freelancing websites like Upwork, Toptal and Fiverr, now imbed AI features that help in profile optimization find better niche and support in rate determination. To take full advantage of these sites Nigerian you build their skill thus positioning them to make money through monetization.
Local Creativity Meeting Global Trends
Resilience and creativity are some of the attributes of Nigeria, youth-led startups delaying AI solutions have laid credence to the innovative spirit of Nigerians. From AI agricultural powered solutions to financial solutions, Nigerian youth are contribution to AI development and deployment —and not just consumers.
Tech hubs and coding camps all over the country are leading this innovations. Projects like those of Utiva, Decagon and Andela are providing global standard practices in helping Nigerian youth build skills. This individual effort are digitalizing Nigeria and putting Nigerian on the global map.
Challenges
Irrespective of the numerous gains associated with these journey, there are still many obstacle face by Nigerian youth. Internet access limitation, unstable stable electric and lack of knowledge about AI potentials are still of the challenges faced by Nigerians.
Stakeholders like NGOs, government and the private sector have a role to play in making sure AI potentials are fully unlocked.
My View
The adventure and connectivity between the Nigerian you and Artificial Intelligence is just unfolding. By accepting and using technology to build skills and seek employment, the youth are defining a future that is limitless and powered by innovation. With the increasing shift in the global economy, Nigerian youth are innovating to stay ahead, lead, and dominate in this AI era.
