Nigeria ranks among the 10 worst countries for workers' rights

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Nigeria is ranked among the 10 worst countries globally for workers' rights, according to the 2026 Global Rights Index. The report cites attacks on union independence, arrests, intimidation, and union-busting by authorities and employers as reasons for Nigeria's poor standing. This ranking reflects a global trend of declining worker freedoms, with the ITUC urging governments and employers to uphold labor standards.


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