Exclusive: TikTok cuts jobs in Africa as part of global layoffs
TechCabal | Ganiu Oloruntade - Aug 12, 2024
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  • Several employees on the TikTok African team were laid off in June 2024.
  • The layoffs affected employees in content operations, marketing, and trust and safety teams.
  • Over half of the African team based in South Africa and Nigeria were affected.
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The layoffs at TikTok's African team, along with similar actions by Meta and Microsoft, indicate a trend of reducing the size of African teams. This may suggest a shift in focus or strategy for these companies in the African market.
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