The image depicts an outdoor landfill or informal waste sorting facility in Ijanikin, Nigeria, under a partially overcast sky

The image depicts an outdoor landfill or informal waste sorting facility in Ijanikin, Nigeria, under a partially overcast sky. The foreground and mid-ground are dominated by vast, heterogeneous piles of refuse. One adult male, dressed in a dark blue shirt and dark trousers, is prominently positioned in the mid-ground, bent over a large mound of trash, actively engaged in sorting or collecting materials. The immediate refuse pile around him consists of numerous plastic bottles, cardboard, various plastic packaging, and general domestic waste. To his left, a large white bulk bag and a blue mesh bag are present, likely containing collected recyclables. In the background, substantial accumulations of green glass bottles are visible at the base of a concrete perimeter wall. Several rudimentary shelters, constructed from tarpaulins and various fabrics, are situated amidst the refuse near this wall, suggesting informal habitation. A small black rectangular object, possibly a solar panel or electronic tablet, rests on a concrete ledge behind the individual. The concrete wall, topped with coiled barbed wire, forms the furthest background element, with a thin, dark spire extending above it on the left side.