Jumia Layoffs
Industry Retail · Location Lagos · Nigeria · Subscribe (RSS)
Jumia has 2 publicly reported layoff rounds on record between November 21, 2022 and May 13, 2026. A total of about 1,100 employees were affected across these rounds.
Layoff history
Jumia said in May 2026 that it would cut about 200 full-time jobs over the following two quarters as the African e-commerce company expanded its use of AI and automation to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. The reductions continue a multi-year contraction that brought headcount from 4,318 at the end of 2022 to 1,980 by March 2026, with Nigeria the most affected market. Management said it was applying AI across logistics, customer service, finance, technology, cybersecurity, code-quality workflows and seller management, stating it was 'actively working to further reduce headcount, continue process automation, and leverage AI tools.' The Lagos-based firm reported first-quarter 2026 revenue up 39% to $50.6 million, a 32% narrowing of its EBITDA loss, and a cash position of $62.6 million. Restructuring drove higher general and administrative expenses, including one-off termination benefits.
Reason: Cost reduction through AI and automation expansion
Source: thekenyatimes.com
Jumia disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Lagos operations in November 21, 2022. Approximately 900 roles were eliminated.
Source: techcrunch.com
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