“I’ll dust my certificate and move into the cooperate world” — Phyna slams Moniepoint CEO over remarks On Nigerian workers

Reality TV star Phyna has reacted to a viral claim attributed to the Moniepoint CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda, alleging that the company struggles to employ Nigerians for over 500 vacant roles due to perceived skill gaps.

Online job controversy sparks backlash in Nigerian tech space

The comment, which sparked debate across social media platforms on Wednesday, May 2026, drew strong criticism from the entertainer, who questioned both wage structures and living realities in Nigeria’s economy.

She said: “How much is the salary? Let’s assume it is ₦500,000 monthly, some people are on TikTok from morning till night and earn more than that daily. How much is rent, how much is cost of living in Nigeria? You cannot just say Nigerians are not smart because jobs are not being filled.”

She added: “If Nigeria gets better, a lot of people will leave fooling and dust their certificates. I have my certificate here, I studied engineering. If Nigeria gets better, I will dust it and move into the corporate world.”

Actress questions employment claims and wage realities amid viral debate

The remarks come amid ongoing debate in Nigeria’s tech and fintech sector about talent shortages and employability standards.

In 2024, Moniepoint reportedly expanded its workforce as part of its SME banking growth drive, while industry analysts in 2025 noted a widening gap between corporate expectations and graduate skills. The viral reaction has continued to generate mixed responses online.

Social media users continue to debate the issue, with many calling for improved wages, better work conditions, and stronger alignment between education and industry demands in Nigeria’s labour market today at large online discourse.

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“Moniepoint CEO saying he has 500 vacant post in his company but he cannot employ Nigerians because Nigerians are not smart is very d!srespectful. How much is the salary ? Let’s assume it’s 500k monthly, some people can fool on tiktok from morning till night and get more than… pic.twitter.com/fZxZbbBMWV

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 5, 2026