Is remote working really the dream? | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
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For many young Africans, working remotely for an international company sounds like the dream: no daily commute, greater flexibility and, in some cases, the chance to earn in foreign currencies. But is remote working as liberating as it seems? What are the challenges of trading the traditional 9-to-5 for a job that can be done from anywhere? Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 29-year-old Joy Aliba from Uganda and 34-year-old Mary Usaji from Kenya, who both left their traditional office jobs for remote work. They share what prompted the change, how it has transformed their working lives, and whether the reality matches their expectations. 00:00-00:50 Coming up 00:50-02:15 Meeting Mary and Joy 02:15-03:45 Why Joy quit her 9-5 03:45-04:50 Mary's experience with her 9-5 04:50-09:20 The financial stability of a 9-5 job 09:20-09:50 Working for US-based companies 09:50-13:20 The perception of remote working 13:20-17:20 The bias towards African remote workers 17:20-18:50 Earning in foreign currency
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