A Nigerian woman, Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, working as a TikTok content moderator in Nairobi, Kenya, was found dead in her apartment on March 7, 2024, after missing work for several days . Olubunmi was employed by Teleperformance Kenya, a subcontractor for TikTok . Her death has ignited protests and discussions about the working conditions and treatment of content moderators in Africa, particularly those from other African nations .
Colleagues of Olubunmi claim she had complained of fatigue and expressed a strong desire to return home to Nigeria . Reports indicate she may have been denied leave and, like many Nigerian workers in Kenya, lacked a work permit, preventing her from traveling home . The cause of death is currently unclear .
Olubunmi’s death has triggered outrage among gig workers in Kenya, highlighting the precarious nature of their employment and the challenges faced by foreign workers without proper documentation. The incident has amplified calls for better working conditions, fair treatment, and access to necessary permits for content moderators and other gig economy workers across the continent. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for greater scrutiny and regulation of the outsourcing industry in Africa, ensuring the well-being and rights of its workforce are protected. 
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