Top 10 fastest declining jobs in 2025 – Report 

The drivers of this transformation by 2030 according to the report include technological innovations, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts, and the green transition. These factors, both individually and collectively, are reshaping the future of work.

The report identifies the Fastest Declining Jobs and Fastest Growing Jobs globally, showcasing the industries most affected by automation, digital transformation, and evolving consumer behaviors.

Jobs such as postal clerks, bank tellers, data entry clerks etc are rapidly declining as businesses streamline operations, adopt advanced technologies, and reduce reliance on manual processes.

In Sub-Saharan Africa, businesses are navigating unique challenges, including skills gaps and a shortage of investment capital, which have implications for job creation and retention.

The report reveals that 64% of businesses in the region expect an increasing focus on labor and social issues to shape their strategies between 2025 and 2030.

In Nigeria, the report highlights that the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector and digital job creation are growing, but the lack of skilled talent remains a barrier. The report notes that 87% of Nigerian employers anticipate a rising demand for network and cybersecurity skills by 2030, surpassing the global average of 70%.

According to the report, the jobs expected to experience the steepest decline include:

These roles are being phased out due to advancements in automation, digital payment systems, and the rise of self-service technologies.

The WEF report highlights that skills gaps and challenges in attracting talent will continue to hinder business transformation in Nigeria. To address these challenges:

South Africa faces similar challenges, with 60% of businesses identifying skills gaps as a critical barrier to transformation by 2030. The report also highlights that: