She later returned to Nigeria in 1987 and worked as an energy correspondent with the Daily Times before joining the Nigerian Movie Industry.
Young, who played the character Doris in the Glamour Girls movie featured alongside Nollywood prominent actors; Dolly Unachukwu, Liz Benson, Eucharia Anunobi, Zack Orji, Sola Fosudo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Keppy Ekpenyong, and Sandra Achums.
[8][9][10][11] In 2022, she was a co-star in the Nigerian streaming series Diiche which was produced by James Omokwe and starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh.
[9] A novelty football match was organized at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos state in order to celebrate her silver jubilee in Nollywood.
[14][15][16] In March 2025, Gloria Young shared her inspiring story of overcoming the challenges of childlessness for seven years.