Every week, Culture Custodian talks to Nigerians who share tidbits about their lives. This time, we have four women telling us about their worst work experiences: Temitope, 24 Working in this company was my worst nightmare. My boss was a serial sexual abuser and the company was so broke we’d go months without any salaries. The […]
3 years ago
The personal journeys of young Nigerians stepping away from traditional religious paths while holding onto their spirituality often tell a compelling story. While religion traditionally encompasses systems of faith, worship, and belief in divine power—whether called God, Allah, or other names—some Nigerians, raised in Christian households, are now charting their spiritual courses. In an era […]
1 week ago
These experiences, while amusing in hindsight, point to deeper issues within Nigeria’s corporate culture—the sometimes arbitrary nature of hiring processes, the blurred lines between professional and personal spheres, and the often unexpected criteria candidates must navigate. Yet they also showcase the resilience and adaptability of Nigerian job seekers, who often must think on their feet […]
3 weeks ago
The soaring costs of living have led to a reduction in social outings, as Nigerians tighten their belts and adapt to the new financial reality. From high entry fees and expensive drinks to the overall cost of transportation, the once-frequent weekend escapades have become a luxury that many can no longer afford. As a result, […]
4 weeks ago
Everyone has a birthday, and deep down, most people just want to feel loved on this special day. In childhood, the responsibility of birthday celebrations typically fell to parents, who often went to great lengths to make their children feel appreciated. However, as the years progress and children transition into adulthood, the dynamics shift. Parents […]
2 months ago
Oftentimes when people hold strong beliefs in an ideology or doctrine , it’s because it makes them feel a sense of hope and freedom. They feel seen and heard and most especially find solace in a community of similar minds. The Oxford Dictionary describes belief as “an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially […]
1 year ago
A lot of misconceptions abound about the Nigerian tech industry. If it’s not about tech being a dollar field, then it surely is about it being one of the easiest career paths nowadays. The Nigerian tech space has witnessed massive growth in the past few years, and tech bros, as they are not so fondly […]
1 year ago
The lack of safety and safe spaces for women is a rampant problem common to many industries and communities in Nigeria. A systemic problem, it is hinged on the premise of inequality with little to no repercussions for offenders. Every other day, there are complaints about the lack of professionalism in the Nigerian service industry. […]
1 year ago
With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria is a multicultural and multilingual state. Most of this population practise the three main religions of the country which are Islam, Christianity and traditional religion. But a tiny yet significant and often overlooked percentage comprises people who believe in alternative manifestations of theism and others who […]
1 year ago
Nigerians are leaving the country in droves. A lot of factors are behind this mass migration. Bad governance, harsh economic policies, low standard of living, and inflation are some of the factors driving Nigerians to other countries. The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs estimates that there were about 1.7 million foreign migrants from […]
1 year ago
In this part of the world, university education is pictured as a stepping stone to adulthood, with many Nigerian students embracing this form of higher education before delving into their respective careers. It is usually a season of exhilaration for newly admitted university students, known as freshmen, as they try to settle down and get […]
1 year ago
Nothing defines one’s first plunge into adulthood as well as the first few years of their career. “Fast-paced, accelerated work environment” is often how employers describe the Nigerian work culture, but the reality is even more daunting. In the first couple of years, most people believe the idea of work-life balance to be nothing but […]
1 year ago
One can never be totally prepared for the ravages of grief – not the frequency of it in life nor the months of struggle that may have led up to the defining moment of loss. Grief being an “evidence of love” might explain why it remains rooted in our beings the same way as love. […]
1 year ago
