The premise of Africa no Salaryman revolves around the hilarious mishaps that occur in a typical workplace. The show charts the escapades of three characters, the genial Lion, the cynical Lizard, and the lascivious Toucan, as they navigate the demands of office life while constantly embroiled in hilarious situations. Despite the fact that Toucan is often the cause of many of the hijinks, due to his self-serving actions and lack of consideration, he has yet to be shown the door. Lizard and Lion are tasked with managing to keep themselves out of the endless stream of trouble that seems to continually swirl around them in the office. However, with these savannah residents, it appears that may be impossible, as calamity is always close by.