Meta job cuts have affected workers in Nigeria and other African offices. The company laid off 3,600 employees worldwide, sparing only staff in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Impacted employees will receive termination notices between February 11 and 18, 2025.
Why Meta Is Cutting Jobs
The layoffs are part of Meta’s routine performance-based terminations. A spokesperson for sub-Saharan Africa confirmed this but did not disclose how many African employees were affected.
“We have communicated transparently that, following our recent performance review cycle, we plan to exit our lowest-performing employees,” the spokesperson said. The company insists that its performance review process is fair and robust.
Severance Package for Affected Employees
Employees impacted by Meta job cuts will receive severance packages. These include:
- 16 weeks of base pay
- Two additional weeks for each year of service
- Full payment for unused paid time off
- Six months of healthcare benefits
- Three months of career support
- Immigration assistance
Meta’s Shift to AI Efficiency
Meta is focusing on artificial intelligence (AI). The company is shifting resources toward automation and operational efficiency. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called 2024 the “year of efficiency.”
Meta plans to invest between $60 billion and $65 billion in 2025. Much of this will fund AI infrastructure, data centers, and specialized chips. Tech companies worldwide are investing over $300 billion in AI this year.
What This Means for Employees
The Meta job cuts mostly affect employees with low performance ratings. The company has tightened its efficiency standards. While Meta calls this a routine process, affected employees in Africa and beyond now face job uncertainty.