ARCHIVES
VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Employment/workplace discrimination in Nigeria: Forms of employment discrimination and strategies for improvement
Authors
Dr. Grace Ayodele Arowolo
Abstract
Discrimination in the labour market remains a
significant challenge, limiting equal opportunities and hindering societal
growth. Such discrimination includes inter alia the unequal impact of
policies, practices or rules, under-representation of certain groups in
employment or representative structures, and institutional inequalities. This
article explores various forms of employment discrimination in Nigeria, the key
legal measures addressing these issues, and strategies to overcome workplace
bias. Initial findings highlight that Nigeria’s legal framework for employment
relations is insufficient, lacking comprehensive legislation to tackle emerging
forms of discrimination effectively. As a result, discriminatory practices
persist in areas such as hiring, restructuring, retrenchment, compensation,
promotion, and training within Nigerian organisations. The article proposes
measures including strict penalties for employers to discourage discriminatory
practices, better enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, and encouraging
employers to adopt socially responsible practices to promote fair competition
in the labour market.
Download
Pages:39-47
How to cite this article:
Dr. Grace Ayodele Arowolo "Employment/workplace discrimination in Nigeria: Forms of employment discrimination and strategies for improvement". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 39-47
Download Author Certificate
Please enter the email address corresponding to this article submission to download your certificate.