The Harsh Reality of Online Job Applications in Nigeria

I applied to 500 jobs from various boards and communities over three months. Only 18 recruiters opened my emails. I followed up but got no response. I even refreshed listings minutes after they were posted. But I was ghosted every time. I’ve seen someone take their life because they couldn’t find work and feared eviction. This job hunt feels like a survival game. Why advertise positions if they’re already filled?

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