Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Future Job Markets in Nigeria

Rahmat Hassan-Ibrahim; Oluwafemi Fadesewa Awolola; Mariam Bola Sulyman; Rafat Omolabake Raji; Fatimah Kemi Na'Allah

doi:10.21009/joc.11.03

Authors

Rahmat Hassan-Ibrahim Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Oluwafemi Fadesewa Awolola Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Mariam Bola Sulyman Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Rafat Omolabake Raji Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Fatimah Kemi Na'Allah Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/joc.11.03

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligent, Future Job Market, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future employment in Nigeria landscape. The study was guided with three specific objectives to guide the study and quantitative approach was employed to collect data through a structured questionnaire distributed to 500 participants, including business executives, professionals and students from diverse sectors across the Nigeria institutions which was administered through Google Forms platforms. The three formulated hypotheses for the study were tested using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) which show 0.05 coefficient level of significance. The findings of the study revealed a significant influence of AI with job creation and displacement in Nigeria future labour Job market. This implies that there is an urgent need in for individuals to develop competencies and acquired AI-related skills needed for future workforce. The study concluded that while AI poses challenges, it also offers considerable opportunities in driving economic growth and foster technological innovation in Nigeria's employment eco-system. The study recommends the need for targeted education and vocational training programs designed to equip the workforce with relevant AI-skills to ensure seamless transitions in the evolving demands for job landscape.

Abstrak

Penelitian ini menyelidiki pengaruh Kecerdasan Buatan (Artificial Intelligence/AI) terhadap prospek ketenagakerjaan di masa depan di Nigeria. Penelitian ini dipandu oleh tiga tujuan khusus dan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dalam pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner terstruktur yang dibagikan kepada 500 responden, termasuk eksekutif bisnis, profesional, dan mahasiswa dari berbagai sektor di institusi-institusi di Nigeria. Kuesioner tersebut disebarkan melalui platform Google Form. Tiga hipotesis yang dirumuskan dalam penelitian ini diuji menggunakan teknik Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) dengan tingkat signifikansi sebesar 0,05. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antara AI dengan penciptaan maupun penghilangan lapangan pekerjaan dalam pasar tenaga kerja Nigeria di masa depan. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya kebutuhan mendesak bagi individu untuk mengembangkan kompetensi danmenguasai keterampilan yang berkaitan dengan AI guna mempersiapkan diri menghadapi dunia kerja yang akan datang.

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