Africa faces an enormous employment challenge as its rapidly expanding workforce outpaces the availability of decent jobs. As a result, 55% of Africans aged 18 to 35 across 38 countries have considered emigrating in search of employment opportunities. Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to add 620 million people to its labor force by 2050. However, the continent is not creating enough jobs for its growing population. Experts say the problem is not talent but opportunity, with many of the continent’s youth relocating to and securing employment in advanced countries. They argue that the solution requires stronger private businesses, improved conditions for informal enterprises, and education reforms that prioritize foundational literacy and numeracy.