Osiki, Abigail2023-06-062023-06-062022Osiki, A. (2022). The impact of socio-legal inequality on women in the Nigerian domestic work sector. Law, Democracy & Development , 26, 48-83. https://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2077-4907/2021/ldd.v26.32077-4907http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2077-4907/2021/ldd.v26.3http://hdl.handle.net/10566/9044This article examines the impact of socio-legal inequality on the work conditions of female domestic workers in Nigeria. Domestic work is an important aspect of productive labour and an indispensable factor that contributes to the well-being of households and the economy. However, domestic workers face challenges that are multidimensional and gendered; they are often victims of physical and sexual abuse, and experience discrimination concerning pay, working conditions, and legal rights.enDomestic work,Gender inequalityNigeriaWagesSocial protectionArticle