Jobs in Nigeria : Check Out Jobs In High Demand And Sectors Actively Hiring

Nigeria is a populous country, so a lot of people love to hear about job openings in the country. In Nigeria, job opportunities span across multiple sectors including education, health, management, and technology. However, the ability to get jobs in Nigeria depends on the skills and qualifications possessed by individuals. Like many others, the Nigerian job market values relevant skills and qualifications that are valid enough to get the job done and help the industry thrive. 

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For instance, while it looks like anyone can teach a group of people, the education sector would most likely prefer an individual with a bachelor's degree in education because it is believed that such a person has been specifically trained for any education job. This is the case with several other sectors. If you don't have innovative, adaptable, and problem-solving skills, a technology company may not hire you. Therefore, it is important to know these things before applying for jobs in Nigeria. 

Are there really jobs in Nigeria? 

The popular gist in Nigeria is that there are no jobs and rejection emails come in barely after you apply. The reality is there are jobs in Nigeria for people who actually know their onions and are persistent with putting themselves out there. Although it may seem impossible to agree that there are job openings in the country when you glance through the several unsuccessful job applications you've had in the past and recent times, there is still a job opportunity for you. You probably have to gain the skills in demand to get into these jobs. 

What skills are currently in demand for jobs in Nigeria?

90% of the time, your skill gets you a job in Nigeria - the hard and soft skills. So if you are wondering what skills are "the real deal", here are some of them: 

Soft Skills

• Management skills

• Excellent sales skills

• Communications skills

• Marketing skills

• Teamwork

• Research skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Emotionally

• Integrity

Hard Skills

• Programming

• Data Science

• Data Analysis

• Data Engineering

• Project Management

• Digital Marketing

• Financial Analysis

• Product design

• Graphics design

• Cyber security

• UX writing

• Quality Assurance and Testing

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cloud computing

• Business Development

• Video production and editing

•  Blockchain technology

• Social media management

• Business administration 

• Business Intelligence

• Robotics and automation

• Laboratory technology

• Mobile App Development

• Robotics and automation

The list is endless but the idea is to have one or more of all these skills to stand tall in the Nigerian Job market. 

How to land a job in Nigeria

While it is very important to have the necessary skills and experience, you must also be able to communicate them to potential employers and this can be done only when your CV/resume is properly crafted. Your resume should highlight skills relevant to the job you are applying for and you should have experience solid enough to make you an ideal candidate for the job.  

Job hunting made easy!

Different products have been built to ease people off the stress of walking around and looking for job vacancies. Several years ago, people had to carry their documents in their hands and move from one area to another, asking if there are job openings they can apply to. But, fast forward to today, people can apply for jobs right from the comfort of their homes; they can send their resumes and portfolios through methods that have been built by different organizations. Also, interviews don't always get to be physical these days as Zoom, Google Meet andCredit Controller other video conference tools have made it quite easy to conduct interviews for as many people as possible.

What sectors in Nigeria hire?

There are a number of sectors in Nigeria and all of them hire individuals for different roles. Some of these sectors include: 

• Oil and Gas

• Banking and Finance

• Fintech

• Information Technology

• Education

• Healthcare

• Construction and Real Estate

• Education

• Healthcare

• Energy and Power

• Manufacturing

• Telecommunications

• Agriculture 

Need Jobs in Nigeria?

We have some for you! Check through, click on the jobs that best suit your skills, and apply away!

Marketing Jobs

Marketing Officer

• Location: Ajah, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 20th July, 2023.

Marketing Officer

Silver Crest Schools

• Location: Lekki, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 30th June, 2023.

Sales and Marketing Manager

World Trust Travels Limited

• Location: Ikeja, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 20th September, 2023

Marketing Executive

Ken British Schools

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 24th June 2023.

Telemarketer

Matrix Homes and Properties Limited

• Location: Ogba and Ikeja Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 19th July 2023.

Direct Sales Agent

• Location: Lekki, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified. 

Business System Consultant

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Tech Jobs

Design Illustrator

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Procurement Officer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Professional Service Engineer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Technical Support Engineer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

IT Infrastructure Manager

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Flutter Developer

Mactavis

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

IT Support Engineer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Computer Numerical Control Operator

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

C# Fullstack Developer 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Zoho Developer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Senior Cloud Technology Expert

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Frontend Developer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Quality Assurance Engineer 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Business Systems Manager

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Devops Engineer

• Location: Abia, Abuja

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Frontend Developer

Metropolitan School of Business and Management 

• Location: Abia, Abuja

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

IT Infrastructure Manager

MainOne Cable

• Location: FF Towers, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Head, IT

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Processing Specialist

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

IT Engineer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Software Developer - Intern

• Location: Lagos, Abia

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Senior Dotnet Developer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

CRM Specialist

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Junior UI/UX Designer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Implementer Engineer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Senior Software Teamlead

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

System Analyst Developer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Lead Engineer (.NET / C# / Azure)

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

WordPress Theme and Plugin Developer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

ERP Development Officer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Android Developer 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Engineer- Operations E-payments and VAS 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Mid-Level Product Designer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Project Management 

Operations Manager

Securepoint Security Solutions Manager

• Location: Lekki, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: August 1st, 2023. 

Project Accountant

Stretch-It Concepts

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: July, 17th

Senior Machine Operator

JMG

• Location: Ikotun, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: August 14th, 2023.

Installation Technician

Ampsolve

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 20th July 2023

Operations Manager

Oyeth Consult

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified. 

Project Manager 

Tezza Business Solutions 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified.

CTB, DRTB (Project Manager)

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Senior Product Manager

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Contract and Commercial Manager

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Director, Public Policy, West Africa

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Field Training Manager

Workforce Group

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Financial Modeller

Jotna Group

• Location: Coker, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Performance Management Manager

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: July, 16th, 2023

Medical Business Manager

Tyonex Group

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: June 30th, 2023

Area Manager

Workforce Group

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Managing Director

Core Trust and Investment Limited 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Internal Control and Risk Management Coordinator

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Operations Assistant

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Site/Project Coordinator

• Location: Ikeja, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: July 10, 2023

Project Associate

HEI Innovations

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Field Engineer

Alfred and Victoria Associates

• Location: Lekkk, Phase 1, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 29th June 2023

Environmental and Social Development Services

IFC

• Location: Lekki, Phase 1, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Office Administration 

Front Office Supervisor

• Location: Lekki, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 21st June 2023

Operations Officer

Lance Trend Limited

• Location: Ketu, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 30th June, 2023

Female Office Assistant

• Location: Isheri-Oshun,  Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 26th June, 2023.

Office Assistant

FirstExcelsia

• Location: Omole, Phase II,  Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 15th July, 2023.

HSE Officer

FoliXx Hospitality

• Location: Lekki,  Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Kitchen Assistant 

Eden Care and Resourcing Limited

• Location: Ikorodu,  Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 22nd, June, 2023.

School Accountant and Administrator

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Cleaner

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Account Clerk

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Hotel Manager

Funplex Resort

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Administrative Officer (Male)

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Admissions Officer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Administrative Intern

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Personal Assistant

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Duty Officer

Green Airways

• Location: Kano, Oyo

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Head Admin/ Corporate Services

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Internal Auditor

TAC Professional Services

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 19th June, 2023

Administrative Intern (Nysc)

Eat 'n' Go Limited

• Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Operations Specialist 

• Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Chief Risk Officer

Alan and Grant

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Audit Officer

Resource Intermediaries Limited 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Inventory Officer

• Location: Lekki, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Accounting and Finance

Head, Finance, and Account

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Finance Executive

Konga

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Sales girl/cashier

Glam Jewelries

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 3rd July, 2023

Sales Rep

• Location: Epe ,Lagos

• Application Closing Date: 29th, June, 2023

Head of Corporate Finance

• Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Finance Manager

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Accounts Assistant

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Payroll Administrator 

Society for Family Health

• Location: Abuja

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Senior Associate, Infrastructure and Investments 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Bookkeeper

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Business Efficiency Officer

Genesis Restaurant

• Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Junior Account Officer

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Fixed Cost/Cash Controller

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Credit Controller

Daystar Power Group

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Credit Analyst

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Specialist, Finacial Accounting

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Senior Reconciliations Analyst

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Investment Analyst 

• Location: Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Media

Content Writer

Investingport

• Location: Remote

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Social Media Manager

• Location: Remote

• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Copywriter

Xtreme minds solution

• Location: Lekki, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: July 19th, 2023.

Others

English Teacher

• Location: Gbagada, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

Driver 

Eden Care Resourcing Limited 

• Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

• Application Closing Date: Not Specified

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