Tragic Death of Nigerian TikTok Employee in Kenya Raises Concerns

Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a Nigerian TikTok content moderator, was found dead outside her apartment in Nairobi. Her family is seeking answers about her death, which follows reports of her requesting time off due to stress. Her employer denies claims about her work environment, raising concerns about the impact of content moderation on mental health.

Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a Nigerian employed as a content moderator for TikTok at Teleperformance, was tragically found deceased outside her apartment in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7. Having relocated to Kenya in 2022, Ladi’s family is now seeking clarification regarding the circumstances surrounding her passing, as they had not been in contact with her since her move.

Reports from some of Ladi’s colleagues indicated that she had routinely requested time off due to stress and exhaustion associated with her job but had faced denials from her employer. However, Teleperformance denies these assertions, labeling them as unfounded and inaccurate. Notably, although Ladi was entitled to an annual return ticket home, she had not traveled back to Nigeria since her arrival.

The unsettling death of Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi highlights serious concerns regarding the pressures faced by content moderators in the digital space. While her employers deny claims about her stressful work environment, her family’s search for answers emphasizes the potential mental health risks associated with content moderation work, particularly for platforms that expose employees to distressing materials.

Original Source: thestreetjournal.org