Federal finance and statistics / National Bureau of Statistics

Nigeria Labour Force Survey Q4 2022 & Q1 2023

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REPORT The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has enhanced its methodology of collecting labour market data through the Nigeria Labour Force Survey (NLFS) in line with International Labour Organisation (ILO) guidelines. The data collection for the revised NLFS is based on a sample of 35,520 households nationwide. It is conducted continuously throughout the year, with national-level results produced quarterly and state-level results at the end of a full year. The results presented in this report are for the reference periods of Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. About three-quarters of wor…