Machine learning project to detect real vs fake African job posting
# African-job-detection
Machine learning project to detect real vs fake African job posting
Overview
A machine learning project that detects whether African job postings are real or fake. Built to help job seekers avoid scams and highlight the risks of fraudulent offers.
# Dataset
- File: african_job_postings.csv
- 50 rows (25 real, 25 fake)
- Columns: title, description, requirements, label
# How to Run
- Install dependencies from requirements.txt
- Open african_job_detection.ipynb
- Run cells to train and test the model
# Results
- Logistic Regression model trained on the dataset
- Confusion matrix and classification report included
- Example predictions show the model can detect scam postings
# Future Work
- Expand dataset with more postings
- Try advanced models (Random Forest, XGBoost, BERT)
- Deploy as a web app for job seekers
# Created by Iwinosa — helping African job seekers stay safe from scams.