Is it possible to get top jobs in your country strictly on merit?

[Fidelia]

In my country, the top jobs that pay well and give comfortable livelihood don't come by merit. People have to either buy the job or get it through the connections they have. Do people get top jobs in your country strictly by merit?

 

[magnus2022]

Corruption have eaten deep into the psyche of Nigeria. Honestly, you can't get well paid job without bribery or connection. A lot of graduates with merits are moving around doing nothing and the highly connected get the well paying jobs!

 

[eLdavis]

It's still possible but rare, i have seen a few rare cases where they got the job simply on merits, but it's a lot more common for people to buy their way in which is so sad.

 

[Bigshow]

In my country now only merits matters when it comes to jobs but when it comes to tenders its direct tenders only

 

[Suba]

Although many job openings rely on connections and money, there are still jobs that truly require expertise and are strictly based on merit, so recruitment tests are very stringent.

 

[King Belieal]

The only top jobs that you can get strictly on merit in my country are a few multi-national company jobs. Those ones have not been caught up in systemic corruption yet.

 

[Springtime]

Here, top jobs basically based on merits. But the recruiter would also like to check your references and the people you know in the industry.

 

[Min George]

As for civil service jobs, there is no way that is given on merit here in my country. It is all about who you know.

 

[Stardom22]

In my country, everything has changed so abruptly. Impunity and corruption are leading on the job placement for that matter.

 

[Tray59]

As for civil service jobs, there is no way that is given on merit here in my country. It is all about who you know.

Even in my country it's depends on who you know there is nothing like merit,if that was possible I would have secured a well paying job ,so after graduation I search for job to no avail so I have to continue with my blogging work, focus is. the key but now am doing well with my blogging work better than those 8-5 hours jobs

 

[Stardom22]

Leave alone getting jobs with merit but one hardily finds any job here unless they know who on the recruiting managers

 

[Kross]

Even in my country it's depends on who you know there is nothing like merit,if that was possible I would have secured a well paying job ,so after graduation I search for job to no avail so I have to continue with my blogging work, focus is. the key but now am doing well with my blogging work better than those 8-5 hours jobs

It is a terrible situation that one would struggle to go to school and not able to get any job to live with.

 

[Augusta]

Getting top jobs in Nigeria strictly on merit can be challenging due to factors like the requirement for years of experience, the importance of connections, and potential biases in the hiring process

 

[oliver991]

Indeed, in many countries, the path to top jobs is often influenced by connections or financial resources, and merit isn't always the determining factor. I'd say it depends a lot on the field. For example, I tried to enter the personal training sphere, where it's quite difficult to rise without a solid education and support from recognized organizations. I enrolled in courses from The Fitness Group, which is among the most respected in the field. It was a great decision for me because I not only gained the necessary knowledge but also career support. After graduation, I had the opportunity to apply for various jobs without needing to rely on external connections.

 

[Fidelia]

In my country, there is no way that you would get top jobs without having a very strong connection like you being recommended by a senator.

 

[gwolf666]

What you mention happens in many places, unfortunately. In theory, the best jobs should be obtained through merit, effort, and preparation, but in practice, connections, favoritism, or outright corruption often influence the situation. In my country, there are also cases where good positions are obtained through "contacts," which discourages those who truly strive to excel.
However, there are also companies and sectors where talent and meritocracy are valued. In those places, if you're good at what you do, they recognize you and help you grow without the need for leverage. I think the important thing is not to lose faith or focus: to continue preparing yourself and seeking out spaces where your value is what opens doors for you, not who you know. In the end, the positions obtained through merit are the ones that truly last over time.

 

[King Belieal]

How would you even know about the top jobs when you don't have a top connect to mention it to you? It is less than 1% of people working in top jobs that got those jobs on merit.

 

[Min George]

Even jobs that are not top jobs are given based on connection in my country. I mean jobs like military recruitment.

 

[Bigshow]

We recently changed government in my country and since then the issue of civil service has been about merits i don't now how i feel about it because its not make sure if its bears fruits or not