Work Culture Clash. UK vs Nigeria

Work Culture Clash: UK vs Nigeria — Same work, different worlds.In this episode of Faloh Frequency, we unpack the everyday tensions, misunderstandings, and silent shocks immigrants experience when they move from Nigeria into the UK work environment.On paper, work is work. But in reality, the values, expectations, communication styles, power structures, and unspoken rules are completely different.We explore: • The difference between hierarchy in Nigerian workplaces and structure in UK workplaces • Respect vs approachability — why “my boss” feels different in both systems • Time, deadlines, and the meaning of “urgent” • Why Nigerians see UK workers as “too relaxed” and UK workers see Nigerians as “too intense” • Office politics, professionalism, and emotional intelligence across cultures • The role of individualism in the UK vs collectivism in Nigeria • Feedback culture — correction, criticism, and how it’s received • The immigrant’s double burden: performing well while also decoding a new cultureWe also talk about: • Why many immigrants feel invisible at work • Why confidence can be mistaken for arrogance (and silence for competence) • How accent, race, and background subtly affect perception • And why adapting doesn’t mean losing yourselfThis is not a debate about which culture is better. It’s a conversation about understanding.Because many people are not failing at work — they are simply working in a system that was not designed with them in mind.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, underestimated, or constantly self-editing at work — this episode is for you.🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share.👇 Drop your experience in the comments — what’s been your biggest work culture shock in the UK or Nigeria?