Dynamics Of Employee Job Satisfaction And Public Sector Performance In Nigeria: The Way Forward

Abstract

The study examined the dynamics of employee job satisfaction and public sector performance in Nigeria. The objectives of study include - to critically examine the dynamics of employee job satisfaction within Nigeria’s public sector, in order to identify the root causes; to evaluate the impact on organizational performance; to and recommend sustainable strategies for improving motivation, retention, and productivity. The study adopted the Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of Motivation; relied heavily on secondary data, and used the content method of data analysis to analyze the collected data. Based on the reviewed literature, the findings of the study revealed that the root causes of employee job satisfaction are from economic, organizational, and socio-political perspectives; that the root causes of employee job satisfaction have immense impact on public sector performance in Nigeria; and that these root causes requires adopting sustainable strategies that not only enhance motivation and retention but also improve overall productivity and institutional performance. The study, therefore, recommended among others the involvement of workers in policy formulation and operational planning can strengthen ownership, satisfaction, and performance outcomes.