As Nigeria faces rising inflation and economic challenges, tech workers are leaving the major cities of Lagos and Abuja and relocating to smaller cities like Ibadan, Jos, Benin City, Uyo, and Osogbo. This migration is driven by the lower cost of living and a more peaceful environment in these secondary cities. The influx of tech workers has caused an increase in rents, as well as higher costs of food and transportation, which has negatively impacted locals in these smaller cities.

However, researchers and startup developers believe that despite the challenges for locals, the trend could benefit the economies of these secondary cities in the long run. The increased presence of tech workers in these areas could lead to the growth of the startup ecosystem, as tech talents bring their expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to these cities.

While the migration of tech workers to smaller cities offers benefits, it also highlights the need for improved infrastructure, such as high-speed internet, decent housing, and suitable working spaces, to make remote work sustainable. State and local governments need to take an active role in developing these aspects to support the growing remote work trend. Overall, experts believe that the movement of tech talents from major cities to smaller ones will have a positive impact on the Nigerian economy and its startup ecosystem.

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