EFFECTS OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND JOB SATISFACTION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, KEBBI STATE

Abstract

This study examined the effect of remote work on employee productivity and job satisfaction in Colleges of Education in Kebbi State. The study adopted a correlational research design to explore the relationships among remote work, productivity, and job satisfaction. The population comprised 450 employees (academic and non-academic staff) across three selected Colleges of Education, from which a sample of 150 employees was drawn using stratified random sampling to ensure proportional representation across departments. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled “Remote Work, Productivity and Job Satisfaction Scale (RWPJSS)”, which was validated by experts in educational management and organizational psychology to ensure content validity. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed through a pilot study, yielding a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.86, indicating high internal consistency. Data collection involved administering the questionnaire directly to respondents and retrieving completed copies for analysis. The data were analyzed using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient to test the hypotheses and answer the research questions. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between remote work and employee productivity, as well as between remote work and job satisfaction, suggesting that remote work arrangements enhance employees’ performance and well-being. Additionally, a strong positive relationship was observed between employee productivity and job satisfaction, indicating that satisfied employees are more productive. The study concluded that remote work can serve as an effective strategy to improve performance and satisfaction in tertiary institutions. It recommended that college administrators implement structured remote work policies, provide adequate technological support, and promote work-life balance initiatives to optimize employee outcomes in Colleges of Education in Kebbi State.