An employer in Abuja has sparked outrage online after advertising a house help position that requires an international passport and offers a monthly salary of just ₦17,000.
The post, which has gone viral on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), details the job listing for a house help in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja.
The employer is seeking someone who not only has a valid international passport but is also willing to travel frequently with the children. The post has left many people questioning the fairness of such a job offer, given the low pay and high expectations attached to the role.
Despite these demanding requirements, the salary is set at ₦17,000 per month, equating to ₦215,000 annually, which has been widely criticized as insufficient for the amount of work expected. Many social media users have pointed out the stark contrast between the job's expectations and the compensation being offered, considering the individual would have to travel frequently with the employer's children and possess a valid international passport, a luxury for many in Nigeria.
The individual who shared the post on X clarified that she wasn’t the one hiring but was shocked by the job listing and wanted others to see it too. She wrote, “I’m not the one hiring, but as shocked as you are, I thought I’d share it so others don’t miss out on the surprise.” This statement alone sparked even more reactions from social media users who felt the employer was being exploitative in their expectations and compensation offer.
As the post gained traction, concerned social media users flooded the comment section, expressing their thoughts on the controversial job offer. Many comments focused on the employer's exploitation of domestic workers, suggesting the salary was far too low for the requirements outlined in the post.
See some reactions below:
@iam_harryjuana: “had to put the salary in yearly basis so it will look attractive lol.”
@Fadiya_Pelumi: “Roughly 18k monthly and you are proud to post this? And you’ll be the first to blame Slave traders.”
@Remzsx: “You used annually to cover up the rubbish they are paying monthly..smart move.”
@kadmaye: “If this is true, may you be forced into hard labour and the evil family planning on paying a house help 17k monthly never find peace in their homes, wicked people shall perish.”
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