A UK-based Nigerian has responded sharply to Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda’s recent comments about difficulties in finding Nigerian professionals who meet global standards.
The response came in a video circulating online, where he questioned whether local salary structures match the global talent expectations being demanded.
“I understand your goal, but salary matters”
The man said he understood the fintech boss’s ambition of building a globally competitive company but argued that compensation remains central to attracting top talent.
“I saw the video where you said it’s hard to recruit Nigerians because they don’t meet global standards. That’s fine, I understand where you’re coming from,” he said.
He, however, questioned whether the remuneration being offered aligns with global benchmarks.
Comparison with UK earnings
Drawing a comparison with the United Kingdom, where he currently resides, he broke down hourly wages to make his point.
“In the UK they pay about £13 an hour, roughly N20,000 per hour. That’s about N160,000 per day for a 9–5 job, which is about N3.2 million monthly,” he explained.
He added that even a slightly lower range in Nigeria would still be a strong incentive for skilled workers abroad.
“If you’re paying N2 million to N2.5 million, people will consider relocating,” he said.
Push for stronger compensation structure
The UK-based Nigerian argued that better pay could help reverse talent migration and attract Nigerians in the diaspora.
He suggested that competitive packages would encourage skilled professionals to return or collaborate remotely.
“So sir, just let us know. Because you want global talent, are you paying global salary?” he asked.
Debate around talent and wages continues
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions triggered by Moniepoint’s CEO, who recently highlighted a gap in talent quality within Nigeria’s job market.
While some support concerns over skills and standards, others insist that salary levels and work conditions remain a major barrier to attracting top-tier professionals.
A very important question for Moniepoint CEO that says he has 500 vacant post in his company but he cannot employ Nigerians anymore because Nigerians do not global standards pic.twitter.com/8XJt7nkzWI
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 5, 2026