In Nigeria, the rise of “hustle culture” among young people marks a new chapter in their struggle for survival within the gig economy. Platforms like ride-hailing, delivery services, and freelancing promise flexibility and independence, but they also hide the reality of uncertain pay, constant surveillance, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, many Nigerian youths are actively resisting and challenging the very platforms that shape their work lives. This paper explores key questions: How do young workers in Nigeria challenge and navigate the control exerted by these platforms? What informal methods of resistance—such as online solidarity or strategic actions—do they use to push back against exploitation? More broadly, how do these youth redefine their experiences of work when survival is framed as hustle, not as a consequence of systemic failure? By analyzing media reports, social media posts, union statements, and policy documents, this paper examines how Nigerian youth push back against the digital labour system. Drawing on theories of everyday resistance (James Scott) and the role of agency in postcolonial contexts (Achille Mbembe), the paper shows how these workers; often dismissed as powerless, use tools like app manipulation, boycotts, and community-based support groups to fight for their dignity. Rather than simply surviving within the system, Nigerian gig workers are actively shaping it through subtle acts of defiance, mutual aid, and collective resistance. In conclusion, the paper argues that these youth are not just participants in the digital economy; they are reshaping it through their resistance and solidarity.