Examining the Dynamics of Balancing Personal and Professional Commitments: Insights into the Strategies Employed by Nigerian Women in Professional Spheres in the Digital Era

Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun, Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University

In today’s rapidly evolving digital era, the dynamics of balancing personal and professional commitments have become increasingly complex, particularly for Nigerian women in professional spheres. This study explores the strategies Nigerian female professionals use to balance personal and professional demands in the digital era and their impact on career progression. Adapting a survey research design, the data for this study were derived from 320 female professionals across diverse sectors within Nigeria, utilizing an online survey questionnaire tool. Analysis of the collected data was performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results revealed that employing specific strategies leads to higher career satisfaction and progression. Additionally, the level of organizational support significantly influences the ability of Nigerian female professionals to manage these competing demands. The findings can inform policies to improve career satisfaction and progression, contributing to discussions on work-life balance, gender equality, and career management in Nigeria.