By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
A video currently making waves online has triggered widespread debate as it captures more than 20 Master’s degree holders applying for the role of a cameraman to Nigerian social media personality and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller.
The controversy stems from Peller’s unusual requirement for the job: applicants must possess at least a Master’s degree. Despite the academic demand, the role—reportedly offering a generous ₦500,000 monthly salary—drew an impressive turnout, with only two lucky candidates set to be selected.
The viral clip from the interview session shows Peller seated casually as he interacts playfully with both male and female applicants. In one instance, he humorously asks a candidate whether the certificate in their envelope is genuine. The lighthearted tone of the interaction, however, did little to soften the backlash that followed the video’s release.
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Nigerians have taken to social media to express a mixture of amusement, frustration, and disbelief.
Instagram user @chibuzor_wisdom2 remarked, “Chaii well, I really thank God for my life.”
@iamhelenking added, “Wetin pride get to do with livelihood. 500k for T.Pain economy, and you wan form.”
@raymondmarcel29 didn’t hold back: “Illiterate wan employ person wey go university with certificate, life no just balance for Nigeria. Goodluck to the winners.”
@bbcgirlforlife offered a softer take: “I actually find it entertaining, he is trying to make them very comfortable and laugh as well.”
But @billy_d_bag_ was unimpressed: “I come find work you dey use me do content, must be ment.”
The situation has sparked deep reflection on Nigeria’s worsening job crisis, where even top-tier graduates now compete for roles unrelated to their fields, often offered by influencers with no formal education background.
While some view it as a sign of desperation in a collapsed system, others see it as a brutal example of how clout now trumps qualification in the employment game.
