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Oct 9, 2026 22 min

Is remote working really the dream?

from Focus on Africa Hosted by BBC World Service

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. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash and Carolyne Kiambo Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Technical Producer: David Nzau Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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