7 Ongoing recruitment opportunities Nigerians shouldn’t miss before deadline (How to apply)

Several organisations and government-backed programmes have opened recruitment and career opportunities for qualified Nigerians and other eligible professionals.

The opportunities span healthcare, finance, aviation, academia, agriculture, energy, insurance and other sectors, with some positions available locally and others providing pathways for qualified professionals to explore opportunities abroad.

Here are seven ongoing opportunities applicants can consider:

1. Canada Seeks Health and Social Service Professionals

Canada is inviting skilled professionals in the healthcare and social services sectors to explore immigration opportunities as the country seeks to address workforce shortages.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) called on qualified professionals with the required training, credentials and work experience to explore available immigration pathways.

Professionals being sought include:

• Nurse Practitioners
• Dentists
• Pharmacists
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Other eligible healthcare and social service professionals

The opportunity is open to qualified professionals from around the world, meaning eligible Nigerians who meet the requirements can also explore the available pathways…. Apply for this job Here

2. Heirs Holdings 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme

Heirs Holdings has opened applications for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, offering young Nigerian graduates an opportunity to begin their careers across companies within the Heirs Holdings Group.

Successful candidates may be deployed to participating companies based on their academic background, skills and application profile.

Participating companies include:

• Afriland Properties
• Heirs Insurance Group
• United Capital
• Heirs Energies

The programme provides graduates with an opportunity to gain professional experience and develop their careers within one of Nigeria’s leading business groups. Apply for this job here

3. Coca-Cola HBC Senior FP&A Insights Analyst

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (Coca-Cola HBC) is recruiting for the position of Senior FP&A Insights Analyst.

The role is targeted at qualified finance professionals who can analyse complex data and translate financial information into useful business insights.

The successful candidate will work with Finance and other business functions to support decision-making and improve understanding of financial performance and key business drivers.

Coca-Cola HBC is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company and operates across several countries. Apply for this job here

4. University of Benin Academic Recruitment

The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, has announced vacancies for academic positions across several departments and faculties.

The recruitment covers positions ranging from Graduate Assistant and Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor.

The vacancies cut across areas including:

• Basic Medical Sciences
• Dentistry
• Medicine
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Social Sciences

The positions have different academic and professional requirements depending on the level being applied for. Apply for this job here

5. Federal Government VCN Programme Recruitment

The Federal Government has opened applications for 18 positions under the Value Chain for Northern Nigeria (VCN) Programme.

The agricultural development initiative is being implemented in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the French Development Agency (AFD).

The programme aims to improve the incomes, food security and resilience of smallholder farmers and other agricultural value-chain actors across nine northern states.

The participating states are:

• Sokoto
• Kebbi
• Jigawa
• Zamfara
• Borno
• Katsina
• Yobe
• Bauchi
• Kano

The available positions are based at the VCN National Programme Coordination Office in Abuja.

Successful candidates will also be required to undertake regular travel to the participating states. Apply for this job here

6. Enugu Air Recruitment

Enugu Air Limited is recruiting for seven positions across its Ground Operations, Operations, and Safety & Security departments.

The vacancies are full-time and onsite, providing opportunities for qualified candidates interested in building careers in Nigeria’s aviation industry.

Applicants are expected to meet the specific qualifications and experience requirements attached to their preferred positions. Apply for this job here

7. OPEC Fund International Recruitment

The OPEC Fund for International Development has announced recruitment for several positions at its operations in Austria.

The available opportunities include Senior Risk Policy Officer, Investment Manager, Business Development Unit, and Director, Public Sector – Legal.

The positions cover professional and management-level roles in areas including risk, investment, business development and legal services.

The OPEC Fund is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976, with Nigeria among its member countries.

Applicants should carefully review the requirements for each position and submit their applications before the relevant deadlines. Apply Here.. 

Important Notice

Candidates are advised to confirm the eligibility requirements, closing dates and application procedures for each opportunity before applying.

Applicants should also use the official recruitment or application portals provided by the relevant organisation and avoid paying individuals or unofficial agents to secure any of the advertised opportunities.

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