Man Rejects ₦50,000 Salary Offer From Senator, Says He Expected ₦250,000

A Nigerian man has recounted his experience after attending a job interview with a serving senator in Abuja, alleging that he was offered a monthly salary of ₦50,000 for a social media manager position.

The man, who shared his experience in a video posted on his TikTok page, said he had applied for a role with the senator’s non-governmental organisation and was excited to learn that the lawmaker would personally conduct the interview.

However, he claimed that the tone of the interaction changed after the senator discovered that he was a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.

According to the man, he had expected the position to attract a salary of about ₦500,000 monthly, partly because of the senator’s lifestyle and political status.

He explained that during the interview, the senator asked how much he expected to earn. In an attempt to avoid appearing overly demanding, he reportedly requested ₦250,000 per month.

The man alleged that the senator laughed at his request before turning to another person in the room and making a remark about young people wanting to “run before they crawl.”

He further claimed that the senator questioned why a corps member would expect a salary of ₦250,000 and told him that the NGO did not employ corps members.

According to his account, the senator subsequently offered him ₦50,000 per month for the position. The man said he declined the offer, explaining that ₦200,000 was the minimum amount he was willing to accept.

He claimed the senator responded that it would be difficult for him to find anyone willing to pay him ₦200,000 for such a role in Abuja.

Despite the experience, the man said the encounter strengthened his determination to build a career without depending on politicians or influential connections.

He stated that he eventually secured better opportunities and encouraged young Nigerians not to allow people in positions of influence to make them feel undeserving of better opportunities.

The man’s account has since sparked discussions about salaries, employment expectations and the challenges young Nigerians face when seeking opportunities in the labour market.