Most young Nigerians desire a job first and foremost.
A third of Nigerians who wish to work are now unemployed.
More than half of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are looking for work.
Since 2015, the economy has grown, but not quickly enough to accommodate all of the new individuals looking for work.
Insecurity has been mentioned as one of the reasons for sluggish growth, but experts also criticize other policies, such as currency controls and closing borders to many imports, for deterring investment.
