{
  "id": 10380888,
  "title": "FG targets 1m jobs from global outsourcing by 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/fg-targets-1m-jobs-from-global-outsourcing-by-2030",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T05:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/fg-targets-1m-jobs-from-global-outsourcing-by-2030/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government of Nigeria aims to generate one million export-linked jobs by 2030 through the global outsourcing market. This objective was unveiled by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the launch of the Hire From Nigeria campaign in New York, alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Shettima highlighted that the global market for outsourced services is anticipated to surpass the $1 trillion mark in the coming years, with Nigeria's young, digitally skilled, and English-speaking workforce being well-suited to capitalize on this burgeoning demand for talent. He emphasized that Africa's current share of the market is minimal, positioning Nigeria as the next prime opportunity in the global outsourcing sphere. The Hire From Nigeria campaign, a private sector-led, government-backed initiative, seeks to connect Nigerian professionals, skilled workers, digital experts, creatives, and service providers with international employers, clients, and markets. The initiative aims to realign the country's talent pipeline and leverage the potential in the global services market. The government, in collaboration with the private sector, is streamlining the country's talent pipeline and capitalizing on the expanding global services market. Education Minister Tunji Alausa stated that Nigeria had missed out on the initial wave of outsourcing 25 to 30 years ago but is determined not to repeat that mistake. He added that ongoing education reforms are geared towards equipping Nigerians with skills that generate income. Tech4Dev's Joel Ogunsola pointed out that Africa's outsourcing market is expanding three times faster than comparable global markets. He revealed that approximately 20,000 Nigerians are already employed by domestic and international outsourcing companies in various domains, such as customer operations, technology, data, and specialized services. Ogunsola believes that the campaign will make it easier for international employers to discover Nigerian talent while fostering trust and connecting workers to jobs. The national launch of the Hire From Nigeria campaign took place in Abuja on August 31, with Tech4Dev and Univelcity spearheading the initiative in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment through the National Talent Export Programme.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has set a target of creating one million export-linked jobs by 2030 as Nigeria seeks to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding global outsourcing market. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this at the global launch of the Hire From Nigeria campaign in New York, held on the sidelines of the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}