Not everyone quits loudly.
Some Nigerians are still showing up to work every day — but mentally, they’ve already left.
They meet deadlines. They attend meetings. They reply emails. But the passion? Gone. The drive? Reduced. The emotional investment? Minimal.
Welcome to the era of silent resignation.
Across corporate offices, banks, startups, and even government agencies, a quiet shift is happening. Employees are no longer overextending themselves for companies that they feel are not overextending for them.
It’s not laziness. It’s recalibration.
Rising living costs. Limited salary growth. Burnout. Layoff fears. Promotion stagnation.
When effort doesn’t consistently translate into reward, enthusiasm fades.
Some employees now operate strictly within their job description. No extra hours. No unpaid loyalty. No emotional attachment.
Employers are noticing reduced energy. Workers are prioritizing self-preservation.
But here’s the real tension: can businesses grow if employees disengage emotionally?
At the same time, can employees stay committed if growth pathways are unclear?
Nigeria’s workplace culture is evolving. Younger professionals value flexibility, transparency, and recognition more than ever before.
The traditional “be grateful you have a job” mindset is fading.
Now the question is this: is silent resignation a red flag for corporate culture — or a healthy boundary-setting shift?
If both employers and employees don’t address this disconnect, productivity may quietly decline while turnover quietly increases.
And by the time leadership notices, morale may already be fragile.
Nigeria’s workforce is not quitting loudly.
But many are withdrawing quietly.
And that’s a conversation worth having.
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