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NIGERIA LABOUR FORCE SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
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subtitle NLFS SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Author(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Date 2024-01-01
Language English
Contributor(s) World Bank (WB) , International Labour Organization (ILO)
Publisher(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Description This document contains the the Nigeria Labour Force Survey Questionnaire 2022 Version 2.0
Abstract The Household Questionnaire was administered to covered all household members.The questionnaire solicits information on Identification,Demographic Characteristics (inclusion of Disability Questions),Education,Employed at work,Temporary absence,Agricultural work and Market Orientation,Characteristics of Main and Secondary job working time and income.
Table of contents SECTION A: IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................................................................1
SECTION B: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS (INCLUSION OF DISABILITY QUESTIONS).....................................................................2
SECTION C: EDUCATION (FOR THREE YEARS OR OLDER).............................................................................................................3
SECTION D1: EMPLOYED AT WORK (ATW)...............................................................................................................................5
SECTION D2: TEMPORARY ABSENCE (ABS)...............................................................................................................................6
SECTION D3:AGRICULTURAL WORK AND MARKET ORIENTATION (AGF)............................................................................................7
SECTION E:CHARACTERISTICS OF MAIN AND SECONDARY JOB,WORKING TIME AND INCOME.................................................................9
SECTION F: UNEMPLOYMENT AND OUT OF LABOUR FORCE..........................................................................................................16
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Reports
NIGERIA LABOUR FORCE STATISTICS REPORT Q1 2024
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subtitle NLFS SURVEY REPORT Q1 2024
Author(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Date 2024-06-01
Language English
Contributor(s) World Bank (WB)
Publisher(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Description This document contains the the Nigeria Labour Force Statistics Report Q1 2024
Abstract This report contains findings from the Nigeria Labour Force Survey (NLFS) for the first quarter of 2024. The statistics are measured based on the labour force framework as guided by the international standard for labour market statistics for international comparability and the specific data requirements for the country.

The main objective of the NLFS is to collect basic statistics on the labour market situation in Nigeria and make labour statistics available to support government policies and programmes for effective planning, and for the private sector to
support investment decision-making aimed at improving the employment situation in the country. The Labour Force Survey also serves as a tool for monitoring progress towards national goals and global commitments with an overarching goal of promoting the welfare of the Nigerian population while ensuring the availability of labour market statistics to feed into the global sustainable development goals agenda. Labour is often one of the most important factors of production and is a major determinant of the economic system globally. Therefore, it is imperative to know whether people are working or not, how long they work, and the nature of the jobs they are engaged in.

The NLFS enables key labour market statistics and the employment situation to be monitored periodically in Nigeria. The indicators include the labour force participation rate, employment-to-population ratio, unemployment rate, time related underemployment, self-employment, labour underutilisation, and other key job characteristics.
Table of contents Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3
Highlights of the results ................................................................................................4
Labour Force Participation Rate.......................................................................................6
Employment-to-Population Ratio............................................................................ ..........8
Status in Employment...................................................................................................10
Informal Employment in Nigeria ...................................................................................... 12
Unemployment in Nigeria.............................................................................................. 14
Time-related Underemployment............................................................................ ..........15
Other Forms of Labour UnderutiliSation (LU2-LU4)............................................ ....................17
Discouraged Jobseekers.............................................................................................. 19
Youth NEET Estimate............................................................................................. .....20
Annex A..................................................................................................................21
Results Tables...........................................................................................................21
DEFINITION OF LABOUR MARKET INDICATORS...................................................................25
Annex B: ................................................................................................................26
Labour Force Dynamics ........................................................................................ .......23
Survey Design ......................................................................................................... 27
References..............................................................................................................28


LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 - Labour Force Participation Rate by Sex and Urban-Rural (Percent) ..................................... 6
Figure 2: Trend of Labour Force Participation Rate ..................................................................... 7
Figure 3: Employment-to-Population Ratio by Sex and Urban-Rural .................... ..............................8
Figure 4: Trend of Employment-to-Population Ratio ..................................................................... 8
Figure 5 - Self-Employed and Wage Employment ........................................................................ 11
Figure 6: Informal employment in total employment ............................................................ .........12
Figure 7: Proportion of informal employment in total employment excluding agriculture by education, (%) ......13
Figure 8: Percentage of informal employment by sex and place of residence ........................................ 13
Figure 9: Unemployment by Place of Residence, Educational Attainment, and Age Group. ...................... ..14
Figure 10: Trend of Unemployment ................................................................ .........................15
Figure 11: Time-related Underemployment by Sex, Urban-Rural, Educational Attainment, and Age............... 16
Figure 12: Trend of Time-related Underemployment ........................................ ..............................16
Figure 13: Forms of Labour Underutilisation by Sex and Urban-Rural .................................................. 17
Figure 14: Trend of Labour Underutilisation ................................................................................ 18
Figure 15: Discouraged Job Seekers by Sex and Urban-Rural ............................ ...............................19
Figure 16: NEET by Sex ....................................................................................................... 20
Figure 17: Structure of the Labour Market ................................................................................. 26
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NIGERIA LABOUR FORCE SURVEY INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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subtitle NLFS SURVEY INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Author(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Date 2022-01-01
Country Nigeria
Language English
Contributor(s) World Bank (WB)
Publisher(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Description This document contains the the Nigeria Labour Force Survey Instruction Manual 2022
Abstract The Instruction Manual served as guide to the Field Staff during Training and Data collection.It contain information such as Introduction, Pretest, Pilot Exercise, Household listing, Main survey, Roles and responsibilities of Field Personnel, Completeing the questionnaire and Survey Solution Software.
Table of contents CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. .5
1.1. BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................5
1.2. SURVEY OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................................ 6
1.3. WHAT'S NEW?.................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. KEY TERMS ....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1. WHO IS EMPLOYED?...........................................................................................................................7
1.4.2. WHAT ABOUT SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURE? .............................................................................................9
1.4.3. MULTIPLE JOBS ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.4.4. JOB TYPES......................................................................................................................................9
1.4.5. OCCUPATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.......................................................................................................... 10
1.4.6. KEY TERMS FOR IMPLEMTING THE NLFS................................................................................................. 11
1.5. PRETEST SURVEY..............................................................................................................................11
1.5.1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................11
1.5.2. COVERAGE.................................................................................................................................. 12
1.5.3. SAMPLE DESIGN............................................................................................................................12
1.5.4. TRAINING.................................................................................................................................. 12
1.5.5. PERSONNEL FOR FIELDWORK...........................................................................................................12
1.5.6. FIELDWORK MONITORING, COORDINATING, AND QUALITY CHECKS ............................................................12
1.6. PILOT SURVEY................................................................................................................................13
1.6.1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................13
1.6.2. COVERAGE................................................................................................................................. 13
1.6.3. SAMPLE DESIGN............................................................................................................................13
1.6.4. SURVEY INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT......................................................................................................13
1.6.5. TRAINING.................................................................................................................................. 14
1.6.6. FIELDWORK ARRANGEMENTS...........................................................................................................14
1.6.7. FIELDWORK MONITORING, COORDINATION, AND QUALITY CHECKS........................................................... 14
1.6.8. DATA TRANSMISSION....................................................................................................................14
1.7. HOUSEHOLD LISTING.......................................................................................................................15
1.7.1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................15
1.7.2. COVERAGE................................................................................................................................ 15
1.7.3. SAMPLE DESIGN...........................................................................................................................15
1.7.4. SURVEY INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................................16
1.7.5. TRAINING.................................................................................................................................. 16
1.7.6. FIELDWORK ARRANGEMENTS............................................................................................................16
1.8. MAIN SURVEY..................................................................................................................................17
1.8.1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................17
1.8.2. COVERAGE.................................................................................................................................. 17
1.8.3. SAMPLE DESIGN.............................................................................................................................17
1.8.4. SURVEY INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT......................................................................................................18
1.8.5. TRAINING.................................................................................................................................. 18
1.8.6. FIELDWORK ARRANGEMENT............................................................................................................ 18
1.8.7. FIELDWORK MONITORING, COORDINATION, AND QUALITY CHECKS........................................................... 18
1.8.8. DATA TRANSMISSION....................................................................................................................19
1.8.9 DATA PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS.....................................................................................................19
CHAPTER TWO - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................... 19
2.1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL .................................................................................................... 19
2.1.1. ENUMERATORS (INTERVIEWERS).................................................................................................... 20
2.1.2. SUPERVISORS/SCRUTINY............................................................................................................. 20
2.1.3. STATE OFFICERS.......................................................................................................................21
2.1.4. ZONAL CONTROLLERS.................................................................................................................21
2.1.5. NBS MONITORING OFFICERS........................................................................................................ 21
2.1.6. INDEPENDENT MONITORS....................................................................................................... .....22
2.1.7. COORDINATORS........................................................................................................................22
2.2. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENUMERATORS/INTERVIEWERS..................................................... ..............22
2.2.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES................................................................................................................. 22
2.2.2. AVOIDING PROXY RESPONSE.........................................................................................................23
2.2.3. NO TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS................................................................................................... .....24
2.2.4. NO REPLACEMENTS.................................................................................................................. .24
CHAPTER THREE - COMPLETING THE LABOUR FORCE SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE.................................................. 26
3.1. IDENTIFICATION AND SEEKING CONSENT.......................................................................................... 26
3.2. SECTION B: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS....................................................................................28
3.3. SECTION C: EDUCATION...............................................................................................................32
3.4. SECTION D1: EMPLOYED AT WORK (ATW)......................................................................................... 34
3.5. SECTION D2: TEMPORARY ABSENCES (ABS).......................................................................................36
3.6. SECTION D3: AGRICULTURAL WORK AND MARKET ORIENTATION (AGF).....................................................39
3.7. SECTION E: CHARACTERISTICS OF MAIN AND SECONDARY JOB, WORKING TIME, AND INCOME....................... 44
3.8. SECTION F: UNEMPLOYMENT AND OUT OF LABOUR FORCE....................................................................57
CHAPTER FOUR - SURVEY SOLUTIONS AND CAPI..................................................................................... 61
4.1. GETTING STARTED IN SURVEY SOLUTIONS INTERVIEWER......................................................................61
4.2. LOGIN/LOGOUT........................................................................................................................ 61
4.3. SYNCHRONIZATION: RECEIVING NEW INTERVIEWS AND SENDING COMPLETED ONES.................................... 62
4.4. DASHBOARD: MANAGING WORKLOAD..............................................................................................63
4.5. INSIDE AN INTERVIEW................................................................................................................64
4.5.1. ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES................................................................................................64
4.5.2. CHECKING WHETHER ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED..............................................................65
4.5.3. CHECKING THAT ALL ANSWERS ARE VALID..................................................................................... 66
4.5.4. LEAVING COMMENTS FOR THE DATA EDITOR................................................................................... 66
4.6. QUESTION TYPES..................................................................................................................... . 67
4.6.1. NUMERIC QUESTIONS .............................................................................................................. 67
4.6.2. TEXT QUESTION...................................................................................................................... 68
4.6.3. SINGLE SELECT........................................................................................................................68
4.6.4. MULTIPLE SELECT......................................................................................................................69
4.6.5. MULITPLE SELECT, YES/NO QUESTIONS .................................................................................. ........70
4.6.7. LIST ..................................................................................................................................... 70
4.6.8. DATE AND CURRENT TIME............................................................................................................ 70
4.6.9. GPS....................................................................................................................................... 71
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NIGERIA LABOUR FORCE SURVEY METHODOLOGY
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subtitle NLFS SURVEY METHODOLOGY
Author(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Date 2024-01-03
Country Nigeria
Language English
Contributor(s) World Bank (WB)
Publisher(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Description This document contains the the Nigeria Labour Force Survey Methodology
Table of contents Introduction....................................................4
Why conduct the LFS?........................................5
Survey Objectives.............................................6
Coverage.......................................................7
Scope............................................................8
Sample Design ..................................................9
Conducting and Reporting the NLFS.........................11
Survey Instruments/Equipment...............................12
Recruitment of Field Staff......................................13
Training for Fieldwork............................................14
Fieldwork Arrangement for Data Collection....................17
Monitoring of Fieldwork............................................19
Coordination ........................................................20
Data Transmission and Quality check ............................21
Data Processing and Analysis .....................................22
Report writing........................................................23
Data Archiving, Documentation and Dissemination..............24
Timeline of Activities.................................................25
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NIGERIA LABOUR FORCE SURVEY FAQ
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subtitle NLFS SURVEY FAQ
Author(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Date 2023-01-01
Country Nigeria
Language English
Contributor(s) World Bank (WB)
Publisher(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Description The document addresses all frequently asked questions related to the Nigeria Labour Force Survey
Abstract This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document aims to provide quick and informative answers to common questions regarding the Nigeria Labour Force Survey (NLFS) methodology review undertaken by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Table of contents A. RATIONALE FOR REVIEW
B. METHODOLOGY REVIEW
C. KEY RESULTS FROM THE LABOUR FORCE SURVEY
D. FUTURE UPDATES
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NIGERIA LABOUR FORCE Q1 2024 STUDY DOCUMENTATION
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subtitle NLFS Q1 2024 STUDY DOC
Author(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Date 2024-12-11
Country Nigeria
Language English
Contributor(s) World Bank (WB)
Publisher(s) National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Description This is the study documentation for the Nigeria Labour Force Q1 2024
Table of contents Overview.............................................................................................................................................................4
Scope & Coverage...................................................................................................................................................5
Producers & Sponsors...............................................................................................................................................5
Sampling...............................................................................................................................................................5
Data Collection.......................................................................................................................................................6
Data Processing & Appraisal.......................................................................................................................................6
Accessibility..........................................................................................................................................................7
Rights & Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................7
Files Description....................................................................................................................................................8
NLFS_2024Q1_HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION................................................................................................................8
NLFS_2024Q1_INDIVIDUAL......................................................................................................................................8
Variables List.......................................................................................................................................................9
NLFS_2024Q1_HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION...............................................................................................................9
NLFS_2024Q1_INDIVIDUAL.....................................................................................................................................9
Variables Description............................................................................................................................................21
NLFS_2024Q1_HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................................22
NLFS_2024Q1_INDIVIDUAL...................................................................................................................................43
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