Assessing the relationship between employment opportunities and criminal tendencies of educated youth

Abstract

This research examines the hypothesis that criminal activity has increased behavior among knowledgeable young people in Lagos state, Nigeria, in response to the unequal employment opportunities in the public sector. The tool that was used for the purpose of data collection was the questionnaire. Through the use of techniques including simple random sampling and sophisticated sampling, 1900 individuals overall and four geographical regions were selected accordingly. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences analyzed the acquired data. According to the study, uneven access to work prospects is a key factor contributing to the rise in juvenile delinquency in Lagos. The study's findings indicate that the disparity in hiring practices for open positions in the broader public sector is the cause of the rise in criminal activity among educated Nigerians in Lagos. Consequently, the report recommends that the hiring process in various government entities follows legal procedures and that a supportive business climate that promotes small and medium-sized firms be created.