Fintech boss says Nigeria lacks qualified talent, igniting backlash across the country.
A major controversy has erupted after Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda revealed that over 500 job vacancies remain unfilled due to a shortage of qualified talent in Nigeria.
According to him, the company has struggled to find candidates who meet global standards despite a strong push to hire locally.
The statement has sparked heated debate nationwide, with critics questioning whether the issue lies in talent—or in hiring expectations and compensation.
In response to the backlash, the CEO clarified that the concern is largely about a shortage of senior technical talent, worsened by brain drain and weak talent pipelines.
The debate continues to highlight a growing tension between Nigeria’s workforce potential and industry demands.