Analysing How Well Nigeria's Anti-Discrimination Laws Protect Vulnerable Workers

Abstract

Despite the existence of legislative frameworks intended to promote equality, workplace discrimination is still a major problem in Nigeria and affects disadvantaged workers. With an emphasis on gender discrimination, ethnic exclusion, and the treatment of people with disabilities, this study critically investigates the efficacy of anti-discriminatory labour legislation in safeguarding marginalised workers. It makes use of secondary data from court cases, policy papers, and legal documents. The results show that the implementation of workplace anti-discrimination laws is hampered by insufficient enforcement strategies, court delays, employer resistance, and cultural biases. Even while labour unions and advocacy groups play a critical role in combating workplace discrimination through collective bargaining and litigation, case studies of labour conflicts expose ongoing injustices. Despite these initiatives, labour rights are still in danger due to structural issues.