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September 10, 2025

Algorithmic exploitation in the gig economy: A living wage analysis of ride-hailing platforms in Lagos and Accra

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Mixed-methods research analyzes wage disparities in gig economies of Lagos and Accra, suggesting policy reforms.

Drivers earn 34% less than living wage benchmarks, despite working long hours, pointing to systemic exploitation.
Analysis of 15,000 ride records reveals hidden costs and operational risks unfairly shifted to drivers.
An original Algorithmic Exploitation Index measures how oversupply reduces fares and disadvantages female drivers.
Recommendations include cost-adjusted fare floors and digital collective bargaining to address platform power imbalances.

Dzreke et al. (2025) studied this question.

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