There’s a new exhaustion spreading across young Nigerian professionals.
It’s not laziness. It’s burnout.
Side hustles after 9–5 jobs. Weekend gigs. Online courses. Networking events. Personal branding. Family responsibilities.
The pressure to “make it” feels relentless.
Many under 35 are financially responsible for extended families. Some are repaying loans. Others are supporting siblings’ education.
Add social media comparison. Add economic uncertainty. Add career competition.
And something breaks quietly.
Mental health conversations are growing. Therapy discussions are less taboo. But access remains limited and expensive.
Nigeria celebrates resilience. But resilience without rest becomes damage.
The hustle culture once inspired ambition. Now, some are questioning it.
Is constant productivity sustainable?
If the youth powering Nigeria’s innovation are mentally exhausted, what does that mean for long-term growth?
Burnout isn’t weakness. It’s a signal.
And perhaps the strongest generation Nigeria has ever produced is also its most pressured.
The question is not whether young Nigerians are strong.
It’s whether the system allows them to breathe.
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