Frequently asked questions

The campaign

What Hire from Nigeria is, who runs it, and what it is not.

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.

Who is Hire from Nigeria for?

Hire from Nigeria is for international employers, businesses, investors and organizations looking to access Nigeria's diverse talent, workforce and service capabilities ranging from professional and digital roles to technical, skilled and operational jobs.

It is also for Nigerian businesses, service providers and talent looking to connect with international employers, expand their client base and access opportunities in global markets.

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.

Is Hire from Nigeria run by the Nigerian Government?

Hire from Nigeria is a private sector-led national campaign led by Tech4Dev and Univelcity, with support and participation from relevant government institutions and ecosystem stakeholders.

What is the role of the Nigerian Government in Hire from Nigeria?

Government plays an important role in creating an enabling environment for Nigerian talent and businesses to compete and connect with global opportunities. Hire from Nigeria brings public and private sector stakeholders together to strengthen these connections and position Nigeria as a competitive source of talent, services and business capability.

How is Hire from Nigeria different from existing outsourcing platforms?

Hire from Nigeria is a national campaign focused specifically on increasing international visibility and demand for Nigerian talent and technology-enabled services. It brings together Nigerian businesses, talent, BPO operators, private sector leaders and relevant public sector stakeholders around a shared opportunity.

Hiring from Nigeria

What you can hire, how the introduction works, and where you have to be to do it.

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.

Can I outsource business functions to Nigeria?

Yes. Businesses can work with Nigerian BPO operators and service providers to deliver functions such as customer experience, sales, back-office operations, finance, technology and other digitally enabled services.

Can I hire individual Nigerian professionals?

Yes. Hire from Nigeria connects international employers with Nigerian talent across professional, digital, technical, skilled and operational roles.

Depending on your workforce needs, you can explore opportunities to hire Nigerian professionals directly or engage businesses and service providers that can provide the talent and capabilities you need.

How does Hire from Nigeria connect me with Nigerian businesses and talent?

Hire from Nigeria helps international employers discover and connect with Nigerian talent, businesses and service providers based on their workforce and business needs.

What types of businesses can benefit from hiring from Nigeria?

Businesses of different sizes and sectors can explore Nigerian talent and service providers. This includes startups, growing companies, established international businesses, BPO operators and organizations looking to expand their delivery capacity.

What industries can hire from Nigeria?

Businesses across virtually every industry can hire from Nigeria, including technology, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, construction, education, agriculture, media and professional services. Talent is available across professional, technical, skilled and operational roles, depending on business needs.

Do I need to be based in Nigeria to use Hire from Nigeria?

No. International businesses can connect with Nigerian talent, businesses and service providers from anywhere in the world. Hire from Nigeria connects global demand with Nigerian talent and capabilities across a range of roles and services.

Which countries can hire from Nigeria?

Businesses in markets around the world can hire Nigerian talent and engage Nigerian businesses and service providers, subject to the requirements for cross-border employment, contracting and service delivery.

Why Nigeria

The case for the workforce, and what the opportunity is on both sides of it.

Why should my business consider Nigerian talent?

Nigeria offers a large, youthful and diverse workforce across professional, digital, technical, skilled and operational roles. With strong English-language proficiency, a vibrant entrepreneurial culture and a growing services economy, Nigerian talent can support businesses across a wide range of functions and markets.

Hiring from Nigeria gives businesses access to capable talent across different skill levels and functions, enabling them to build teams, fill critical roles, expand capacity and access the skills they need to grow.

Through Hire from Nigeria, international employers can connect with Nigerian talent, businesses and service providers and explore opportunities to build the right workforce for their needs.

What makes Nigerian talent competitive globally?

Nigerian talent offers a combination of skills, adaptability, English-language capability and a strong work ethic across professional, technical, skilled and operational roles. Nigeria's large and diverse workforce gives global employers access to talent across different functions, industries and levels of expertise.

Does Nigeria have enough talent to support international demand?

Yes. Nigeria has one of Africa's largest and youngest workforces, with talent across professional, technical, skilled and operational roles. The opportunity is to connect this broad talent pool more effectively with international demand and create pathways for global employers to hire from Nigeria.

What is the opportunity for global businesses?

Global businesses can access Nigeria's diverse talent pool across professional, technical, skilled and operational roles, while also connecting with Nigerian businesses and service providers. This creates opportunities to hire talent, expand capacity, access specialised capabilities and build long-term partnerships in Nigeria.

What is the opportunity for Nigeria?

Connecting Nigerian talent, businesses and service providers with international demand can help expand access to global markets, grow exports, strengthen businesses and create more opportunities for Nigerians to participate in the global economy.

Taking part

For Nigerian operators, for buyers looking for a partner, and for investors.

I run a Nigerian BPO or service company. How can I participate?

Nigerian BPOs, businesses and service providers can engage with Hire from Nigeria to showcase their capabilities, connect with international employers and explore opportunities to provide talent and services across professional, technical, skilled and operational roles.

I am an international business looking for a Nigerian BPO partner. Where do I start?

Start by telling us about your business needs, the services you require and the scale of your operation. Through the Hire from Nigeria campaign and initiative, you can discover relevant Nigerian businesses, BPOs and service providers and explore opportunities to connect.

Can international companies invest in Nigeria's BPO sector?

Yes. Nigeria's large and diverse workforce and growing services economy present opportunities for international companies to establish or expand operations, build local capacity, access talent and partner with Nigerian businesses across a range of sectors.

Cost, guarantees and next steps

What the campaign does and does not promise, and how to begin.

Does Hire from Nigeria guarantee a job, contract or business deal?

No. Hire from Nigeria connects Nigerian talent, businesses and service providers with potential international opportunities. Hiring decisions, contracts and commercial agreements are ultimately determined by the parties involved.

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.