The following data are from the State of the Global Workplace: 2026 Report (published April 2026; latest data collected January-December 2025). For more information, explore regional data summaries, global data summaries, or download the full report.
Employee Engagement in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 17% of employees are engaged at work. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 19% and the global average of 20%. This reflects no change from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Engaged (%) | Not Engaged (%) | Actively Disengaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 64 | 25 |
| 2013 | 9 | 67 | 23 |
| 2014 | 13 | 68 | 19 |
| 2015 | 13 | 72 | 15 |
| 2016 | 17 | 73 | 10 |
| 2017 | 15 | 75 | 10 |
| 2018 | 15 | 77 | 8 |
| 2019 | 15 | 77 | 8 |
| 2020 | 15 | 76 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 | 76 | 9 |
| 2022 | 14 | 74 | 12 |
| 2023 | 17 | 72 | 10 |
| 2024 | 17 | 72 | 11 |
| 2025 | 17 | 75 | 8 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents. Categories may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Life Evaluation in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 19% of employees are thriving in their overall lives. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 18% and the global average of 34%. This reflects a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | Thriving (%) | Struggling (%) | Suffering (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19 | 76 | 4 |
| 2011 | 19 | 76 | 4 |
| 2012 | 22 | 76 | 2 |
| 2013 | 21 | 75 | 5 |
| 2014 | 21 | 75 | 5 |
| 2015 | 17 | 78 | 5 |
| 2016 | 22 | 75 | 3 |
| 2017 | 24 | 71 | 5 |
| 2018 | 28 | 67 | 5 |
| 2019 | 26 | 68 | 6 |
| 2020 | 27 | 69 | 3 |
| 2021 | 22 | 74 | 3 |
| 2022 | 24 | 73 | 3 |
| 2023 | 20 | 78 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 | 76 | 4 |
| 2025 | 19 | 78 | 3 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents. Categories may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Daily Stress in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 55% of employees experienced stress a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 46% and the global average of 40%. This reflects a 2-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Stress |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 55 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Anger in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 18% of employees experienced anger a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 25% and the global average of 22%. This reflects a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Anger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Sadness in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 16% of employees experienced sadness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 28% and the global average of 23%. This reflects a 1-point decrease from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Experienced Sadness |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.
Daily Loneliness in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 21% of employees experienced loneliness a lot of the previous day. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 28% and the global average of 22%.
Job Climate in Nigeria
In Nigeria, 46% of employees say it is currently a good time to find a job in the city or area where they live. This compares to the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 50% and the global average of 52%. This reflects a 2-point increase from the prior three-year rolling average.
Data Table
| Three-Year Rolling Average Ending Year | % Yes, Good Time to Find a Job |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 46 |
Years with missing data indicate that results were either not collected or suppressed due to sample sizes below 300 respondents.