THE NIGERIAN JOB OUTSOURCING IN RETROSPECT: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

Abstract

The level of relationship that exist between employers and it workforce over the years has been changing, with more organization now relying majorly on outsourcing firm, agencies and consultancy outlet rather than directly engaging the needed employees. To this end, the study critically assessed the Nigerian job outsourcing in retrospect. This paper put into consideration the issues, challenges and way forward for job outsourcing in Nigeria. One of the identify challenges associated with firm outsourcing their non-core business to other firm was due to companies trying to avoid specific costs such as high taxes, high energy costs and avoidance of regulators. Findings however revealed that outsourcing equally offers different incentives that can leads to firm competitive advantage and also an opportunity to engage expertise in areas where existing internal staff is deficient. It was recommended that Nigeria national assembly should enact employment legislation law that will serve as a protection for employees against any form of maltreatment within their organization.