Nigeria has been ranked among the 10 worst countries in the world for workers in 2025 by the International Trade Union Confederation in its annual Global Rights Index. This is the first time Nigeria has entered the list of the world’s 10 worst countries for working people.
According to the report, the 10 worst countries for workers in 2025 are:
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Eswatini
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- Philippines
- Tunisia
- Türkiye (Turkey)
The ITUC said Nigeria was included because of what it described as violations of workers’ rights, restrictions on trade union activities, repression of labour actions, and limitations on the rights to strike, organize, and bargain collectively.
The report noted that across Africa, workers’ rights remain under pressure, with Nigeria singled out as a new entrant to the list due to alleged crackdowns on trade union activities and restrictions on protests and assembly.
The Global Rights Index assesses 151 countries based on compliance with internationally recognized labour rights, including freedom of association, collective bargaining, and the right to strike. The 2025 report found that workers’ rights are deteriorating globally, with only seven countries receiving the highest rating for protecting workers’ rights.
Labour groups in Nigeria have expressed concern over the ranking, arguing that challenges such as inflation, rising living costs, disputes over wages, and tensions between unions and government authorities have worsened conditions for workers.
The report has added to ongoing debates about labour rights, workplace protections, and the welfare of Nigerian workers amid the country’s economic challenges.
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