Careers in DataMicrosoft Offers 60,000 Staff a Paid Exit: What It Means for You On 26 October 2026, Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 staff, roughly 27% of its workforce, while pouring money into AI. We explain buyouts, capex and opex in plain words, the wider jobs picture, and practical career moves for Nigerian professionals. MJMuhammad Jamilu Abdullahi1 Nov 2026 · 10 min read