- TikTok star sets ₦500,000 salary for cameraman job, requires Master’s degree
- Video of graduates lining up for the position sparks outrage online
- Nigerians question system failure as influencer employs highly educated citizens
Popular social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has caused an uproar after interviewing over 20 Master’s degree holders for a cameraman position.
Peller, who posted a video of the recruitment process on Instagram, had earlier announced a job opening for a cameraman with a Master’s degree as the minimum requirement. The position comes with a monthly salary of ₦500,000, and only two successful candidates will be hired.
The viral video shows Peller casually welcoming and joking with male and female applicants, triggering heated reactions from Nigerians about the state of the job market.
“How Did We Get Here?” Nigerians React
Many Nigerians expressed concern and disbelief that highly educated graduates were applying for such roles under a non-graduate employer.
One user, @andriano.cosmos, lamented: “So it’s now people without formal schooling employing graduates? How did we get here as a country?”
@solucoconuthead added: “We go to school to defeat illiteracy, not poverty. Defeating poverty requires a different skillset, not degrees.”
While some hailed Peller for offering opportunities in tough times, others criticised his approach, with @offishal_richie_laboss saying: “Be respectful and mature sometimes, bro. These are people with years of education.”
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Peller’s Rise and Controversies
Peller, known for his viral TikTok skits and streaming antics, has no formal academic background but has built a strong online following. This isn’t his first time stirring debate, as he previously made headlines over a public spat with fellow skit maker Jarvis.
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