A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @BukkyOA has ignited widespread conversation across social media after she asked her followers: “What career advice would you give your younger self?”
The question, though simple, generated hundreds of reactions from Nigerians who used the opportunity to share honest reflections, lessons they learned the hard way, and guidance they wish they had received earlier in life.
Many commenters focused on the importance of learning high-income skills early, with several users advising their younger selves to embrace tech, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship instead of relying solely on traditional 9–5 career paths.
Others emphasised self-confidence, warning that fear and self-doubt had robbed them of opportunities when they were younger. Some urged the next generation to take risks, network aggressively, and avoid staying too long in toxic workplaces.
A recurring theme in the reactions was financial literacy, with users advising young people to save aggressively, invest early, and avoid lifestyle pressure driven by social media.
The tweet also inspired emotional responses from people who wished they could tell their younger selves to slow down, avoid comparing their journey to others, and prioritise personal development over external validation.
The viral conversation reflects a growing trend on Nigerian social media where users openly discuss career growth, workplace struggles, and the realities of navigating an unpredictable economy.
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