Is work making you crash out too? 😩
Employees are hitting breaking points on TikTok. Plus, how about some free insurance to ease your wahala?
Altbank wants to give you free insurance. Check this out
Hello Buddy,
How’s your stress level today?
See ehn, there’s a special kind of exhaustion that comes from work wahala; the type that makes you sit at your desk whispering to yourself, "I'm crashing out… I’m crashing out so hard right now."
Apparently, your fellow employees are now publicly crashing out all over TikTok: crying in cars, ranting about unfair pay, and even quietly losing their minds over office politics. And honestly, WHO can blame them?
But before work stress sends you to social media, imagine getting insurance cover (for accidents, emergencies, your phone, even your car) without paying a kobo upfront. ‘What’s the catch?’, you say? More on that below!
Meanwhile, if you're sitting on wild stories about your own job search drama: evil interviewers, HR that ghosted you, or shady salary schemes, we’re all ears. It’s completely anonymous, so spill that tea.
We've also packed in some hot roles, global opportunities, and an upcoming chill (but seriously loaded) session that'll teach you exactly how to land international gigs without leaving Naija.
Let’s get into it.
Do You Want Free Insurance?
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
AltBank
Open an AltBank account and get FREE insurance, yes, as in, you won’t pay shishi.
Here’s what’s covered:
Accidents & Emergencies
Your phone & gadgets
Your car (accidents, fire, theft)
No long form-filling. Just use the app, refer friends, or bank as usual to earn points.
Every 10 points = 1 month of insurance.
In this economy? Free cover is a soft life essential.
Hot Roles Open Right Now
Content Strategist & Writer at CareerBuddy | Apply here
Account Executive at Chainstack | Apply here
Enterprise Solutions Engineer/Architect (Pre-Sales) at CareerBuddy | Apply here
Project Coordinator at Infuse | Apply here
Media Assistant at Trafilea | Apply here
Social Media Strategist & Content Marketer at CareerBuddy | Apply here
Product Manager at Xapo Bank | Apply here
Data Engineer at Moniepoint | Apply here
Contract Brief Writer at Growth Plays | Apply here
Treasury Operations Associate at CareerBuddy | Apply here
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Did You Know That:
Apparently, your fellow employees are crashing out all over TikTok?
Did you see this story of a guy leaving Moniepoint after 10 years? It literally broke the internet
This Google engineer wants to tell you how you can land a tech internship
Sweet update just dropped on how to convince your boss that you’re productive working from home
We asked: What’s the most horrible co-worker you’ve ever dealt with? These 4 stories will have you screaming.
Nothing at work is anonymous but this survey actually is 👀
We’re collecting real stories of the worst, wildest, and most WTF job search experiences (Ghosting, wicked interviewers, scams, HR that tried to underprice you, and all the madness in between.)
Got a story that still gives you secondhand embarrassment or pure anger?
We’re listening, completely anonymously.
Top Opportunities/Resources You Should Jump On
AfDB Fashionimics Africa Incubator & Accelerators Program for African Fashion Entrepreneurs ($10,000 cash prize) | Apply here
One World Media Fellowship for Mid-Career Filmmakers & Journalists (£1-3k reporting grant) | Apply here
MEST AI Startup Program Class of 2026 (Funded) | Apply here
Alibaba CoCreate Pitch Competition ($1,000,000 prize pool) | Apply here
Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing ($2million in total prizes) | Apply here
How to Reduce Errors When Creating Content With AI | Read here
Work from Naija, Earn Globally
Have you secured your spot now?
ICYMI: We’re hosting a chill (but heavy) session for creatives who know they’re good, but their bank account hasn’t caught up yet.
We didn’t just invite speakers, we brought in people with receipts.
The ones who’ve done the work, landed the gigs, and are ready to spill everything.
They’ll walk you through:
How to find real international opportunities
What to put in your digital portfolio to make recruiters pause
How to land global roles, and grow in them
When to upskill, and what you should focus on
You’ll also get access to our Digital Nomad Resource Kit packed with vetted global opportunities, tools, and all you need to help you take action immediately.
All I’ll say is secure your slot now before someone else takes it and tweets the testimony.
LAUGHS & ENTERTAINMENT
Unwind For The New Week
📱Watch This: Bimbo Ademoye has dropped another banger, and if you’re tired of the regular love on YouTube, you should totally watch To Be a Friend.
😂Laugh Out Loud: Is this your table too?
🎧Listen to This: The ISWIS pod is dishing out steps to becoming the adult you thought you’d be by now
🧺Unwind Here: If you’re looking to pamper yourself with treatment for your soul and body, DANG Lifestyle is calling your name.
OUR SERVICES
Level Up
Hire and get hired for top roles in Africa's Leading Startups
Advertise your brand and services to our audience of over 100k+
If you’re an African living in Canada, and you’re not subscribed to New Local, how have you been navigating work-life? Let New Local help you!
RATE IT
Did You Like This Newsletter?
Please, let us know how we can serve you better.