By Nigerian TikTok star Peller has caused quite a stir after saying that anyone who wants to be his cameraman must have a Master’s degree. This was surprising because Peller himself has said before that he struggled with school.
During one of his livestreams, he announced that the cameraman job pays ₦500,000 a month but only people with a Master’s degree should apply. Many Nigerians quickly reacted online, saying this demand doesn’t make sense. They argued that for a job like camerawork, skills and experience matter more than fancy certificates.
Lots of people pointed out how hard it is for many young Nigerians to even get a university degree, let alone a Master’s. So asking for such a high qualification for this kind of job felt out of touch with what most people go through.
One Twitter user wrote, “How can you expect a Master’s for a cameraman when so many graduates are still looking for jobs? Skills should be what counts.” Another said, “Peller’s demand shows he doesn’t really understand the struggles Nigerian youths face.”
This whole thing has started a bigger conversation about what qualifications really matter in today’s job market and how employers can help create more chances for young people.
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