Product, design, and UX professionals face challenges in many startups in Nigeria due to low product maturity and lack of communication.
In these environments, product managers, designers, and marketers are often misunderstood by leadership, leading to unrealistic expectations and lack of autonomy.
Issues like rushed launches without proper coordination, ignoring user feedback, and undervaluing the expertise of product designers are common in Nigerian startups.
Advice is given to founders and executives to listen to their product teams, prioritize user insights, and respect the expertise of professionals to build successful products.