The Federal Government Of Nigeria Introduces Expatriate Employment Levy

On February 28, 2024, President Bola Tinubu announced the implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), a government-mandated contribution imposed on employers hiring expatriate workers in Nigeria. The EEL scheme aims to close the remuneration gaps between expatriates and the Nigerian labour force, while fostering skill transfer and knowledge sharing from expatriates to local employees.