Work Culture Clash: UK vs Nigeria — Same work, different worlds.

In this episode of Faloh Frequency, we unpack the everyday tensions, misunderstandings, and silent shocks immigrants experience when they move from Nigeria into the UK work environment.

On paper, work is work. But in reality, the values, expectations, communication styles, power structures, and unspoken rules are completely different.

We explore: • The difference between hierarchy in Nigerian workplaces and structure in UK workplaces • Respect vs approachability — why “my boss” feels different in both systems • Time, deadlines, and the meaning of “urgent” • Why Nigerians see UK workers as “too relaxed” and UK workers see Nigerians as “too intense” • Office politics, professionalism, and emotional intelligence across cultures • The  ...