Exploring the Eﬀect of Digital Literacy on Youth Employment in Etsako West Local Government Area. Edo State

Ohiokha Sherimah; Osadolor Victor

Exploring the Eﬀect of Digital Literacy on Youth Employment in Etsako West Local Government Area. Edo State

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Authors: Ohiokha Sherimah;<br> Osadolor Victor

Affiliations: Department of Business Administration, Edo State University Iyamho, Edo, Nigeria

Corresponding Author: editor.ejbam@edouniversity.edu.ng

Published in: ESUI Business and Management Journal, Volume 1, Issue 1 (2024)

Pages: 105-115

ISSN: 1595-5656

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Abstract

The study focuses on the effects of digital literacy on youth employment in workplace in Etsako West Local Government Area. The population of the study includes all corps member in Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo state, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to 97 corps members in the local government area. Multiple regression was used to analyzed the data.

The findings shown that media literacy and digital skills do not significantly affect youth employment. While they create job opportunities, but do not invariably lead to employment in workplaces. Media literacy and digital skills are vital soft skills in today world, many young people have not been able to channel these skills in employment generation in workplaces. This provides more opportunities for young people to equip themselves with modern business and entrepreneurial skills.

The study recommends the provision of digital skills tailored toward employment generation in workplaces. In addition, the study recommends that there should be a re-orientation on use of social media; media literacy when properly acquired can boast one's chances in employment generation.

Keywords

digital literacy, employment, media, advancement

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Ohiokha Sherimah; Osadolor Victor. (2024). "Exploring the Eﬀect of Digital Literacy on Youth Employment in Etsako West Local Government Area. Edo State." ESUI Business and Management Journal, 1(1), 105-115.

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Received: December 5, 2024
Accepted: December 5, 2024
Published: December 5, 2024
Last Updated: April 17, 2026

DC.Title: Exploring the Eﬀect of Digital Literacy on Youth Employment in Etsako West Local Government Area. Edo State
DC.Creator: Ohiokha Sherimah; Osadolor Victor
DC.Date.issued: 2024-12-05
DC.Source: ESUI Business and Management Journal
DC.Source.Volume: 1
DC.Source.Issue: 1
DC.Identifier: 11
DC.Language: en
DC.Type: Text.Serial.Journal
DC.Rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Ohiokha Sherimah; Osadolor Victor
DC.Rights.License: CC BY 4.0
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