“I Fell in Love With My Boss”: 7 Nigerians on Why They Left High-Paying Jobs
A good salary can make a difficult job feel worth enduring, but these seven Nigerians found that money was not enough to keep them in unhealthy or unhappy workplaces. One worker left after developing intense feelings for his married boss. Another quit a ₦650,000-a-month role because relentless workloads left her exhausted and ill. Others walked away after workplace bullying, intrusive managers, pressure from family, and roles they struggled to perform. Their stories show the personal cost of high-paying jobs, from strained mental health to grief and burnout. Some found better careers or built businesses afterwards, while others still miss the work they were forced to leave behind.
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