Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez has voiced serious concern over the treatment of actors and crew members in the Nigerian movie industry. She called for urgent improvements in working conditions, proper pay, and better overall welfare for creatives.
The screen star shared her thoughts in a detailed post on her Instagram page, shedding light on the harsh realities hidden behind Nollywood's glamorous image, according to a report by Tribune Online. She explained that actors, directors, and technical crew are frequently forced to endure punishing shifts, starting in the morning and working straight into the early hours of the next day with barely any sleep before returning to set.
Gomez pointed out that aside from physical exhaustion, several production sets fail to provide decent meals or acceptable accommodation. She noted that some workers even fall sick during shoots without getting proper care, while others wait for months before they are paid for finished jobs.
Speaking out against such poor treatment remains risky for many practitioners. Gomez stated that anyone who demands basic rights is often branded difficult, unprofessional, or uncooperative, making many professionals suffer quietly because they fear losing future roles.
She also took aim at colleagues who undermine the collective fight for better standards by accepting far lower fees just to secure roles. While acknowledging that some producers do run professional sets and pay well, she insisted that fair treatment must be treated as a basic standard rather than an optional favour.
Concluding her remarks, Gomez stated, "No work of art should demand that its creators become the sacrifice." Her comments have added fresh momentum to ongoing discussions about labour practices in Nollywood, especially as the industry continues to expand through international distribution deals and global streaming services.
