Exceptional talent.
From Nigeria. To the world.
Hire from Nigeria is a private sector-led national campaign, backed by the government, connecting international buyers with capable Nigerian operators and talent.
The case is practical, not sentimental.
Four things make Nigeria a strong answer for teams and businesses hiring for customer experience, business operations and technology services.
Depth of talent
Africa's most populous young, educated, and English-speaking workforce, with the scale to support global businesses across technology, operations, services and more.
English that works
English is Nigeria's official language, making communication and collaboration across global teams easier.
Your working hours
GMT+1 gives Nigerian teams full real time working-hour overlap with the UK, Europe and parts of North America.
Cost that survives scrutiny
Competitive delivery costs that make sense beyond the pitch and through due diligence.
We make the introduction. The operators close the deal.
Hire from Nigeria is a market-making campaign, not a recruitment agency. We make Nigerian talent easier for international buyers to discover, assess and engage.
- Evidence first: Clear, credible information you can take to your team and decision-makers.
- Relevant connections: We help connect you with verified Nigerian operators and service providers that match your needs.
- From enquiry to contract: We help you manage the ecosystem and find the right people to speak to.
Build your own operation here.
Some companies want to do more than hire from Nigeria. They want to build here. The campaign supports that path too.
- Government introductions through the coalition's backing across trade, labour, and foreign affairs.
- Guidance on location, setup and compliance.
- Connections to talent and local operators to help you get started.
One campaign, many hands.
Hire from Nigeria launched in Abuja on 31 August 2026, bringing public and private sector partners together to help international businesses discover and engage Nigerian capability.
Co-led by Tech4Dev and Univelcity, with more partners joining.
Backed and championed by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and supported by:
- National Talent Export Programme (NATEP)
- Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE)
- Bank of Industry
- Federal Ministry of Education
- Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
- Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hire from Nigeria works alongside Nigeria's wider talent ecosystem. The TTS Nigeria Program, a separate workforce development program supported by the Mastercard Foundation, builds and prepares talent; Hire from Nigeria connects capability of that kind to global opportunity.
The things buyers ask first
What is Hire from Nigeria?
Hire from Nigeria is a private sector-led, government-supported national campaign connecting Nigerian talent, businesses and service providers with international employers seeking high-quality talent, skills and services from Nigeria.
What can I hire from Nigeria?
You can access a diverse range of Nigerian talent, skills and services across professional, digital, technical, skilled and operational roles.
This includes customer experience and support, sales, business operations, finance and accounting, administration, human resources, digital marketing, IT support, software development, cybersecurity, data and AI, creative services, product and project management, technical services, skilled trades and other business and professional services.
Is Hire from Nigeria a recruitment agency?
No. Hire from Nigeria is a national campaign and initiative designed to connect international demand with Nigerian talent, businesses and technology-enabled service providers. It does not operate as a traditional recruitment agency.
Does Hire from Nigeria charge international businesses to hire Nigerian talent?
Hire from Nigeria does not charge international businesses for accessing Nigerian talent, businesses or service providers. Any fees for recruitment, outsourcing or other services are determined by the relevant parties involved in the engagement.
How can I get started?
Whether you are an international business looking to hire from Nigeria, a Nigerian business seeking international opportunities, or an organisation interested in getting involved, contact us through the website. Tell us what you are looking for, and we will guide you on the next steps.
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