#job market

A Forbes report identifies the top 15 university majors that are expected to enhance job prospects in 2026, emphasizing the strong demand for graduates in social sciences and humanities. The report suggests that these fields are resilient in the evolving job market.

A report from JamiiForums discusses the challenges faced by individuals experiencing joblessness, highlighting the emotional and financial impacts of unemployment. The article features personal accounts and insights into the broader implications of joblessness on society.

Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that Nigerian youths are experiencing frustration due to difficulties in securing good jobs and achieving a satisfactory quality of life. He attributed the decline in Nigeria's social and economic conditions to poor leadership.

According to iqbusiness's Biase De Gregorio and Morgan Goddard, most companies have not yet implemented artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, countering concerns about job losses due to AI replacement. They emphasize that the focus should be on the potential benefits of AI rather than the fear of job displacement.

According to TimesLIVE, South Africa's youth unemployment crisis is rooted in systemic issues that begin long before young people create their first CVs. Millions are reportedly being excluded from existing opportunities due to fragmented and intimidating systems that are failing to connect them effectively to the job market.