Civil Service & Government Jobs in Nigeria
Latest civil service vacancies and federal recruitment — FCSC, CDCFIB, civil defence (NSCDC), Customs, FRSC, Immigration, Fire Service and NYSC. Verified portals, scam warnings, and free-to-apply rules.
- 25+ agency hubs with official portal links
- Never pay for forms, CBT slots, or “guaranteed” shortlists
- Pair with Handmework CV builder before you apply
Agency hubs
25
Apply fee
₦0
Official portals only
Free to apply — always
Report fee scams
Scam warning — read first
Genuine government recruitment in Nigeria is free. No official will ask you to pay for forms, shortlist slots, medicals, or training via personal accounts or WhatsApp. Use only the official portals linked on each agency hub. Read our full guide on avoiding recruitment scams.
Looking for civil service vacancies in Nigeria? Federal and state government jobs remain among the most sought-after roles — stability, structured pay, and clear progression. Because genuine openings appear in short windows and fake “recruitment” is common, this page gathers official hubs so you apply through verified channels only.
Priority hubs
High-demand agencies
FCSC, civil defence / CDCFIB, FRSC, Customs and other high-search recruitments.
FCSC
Get the latest FCSC recruitment guidance, eligibility criteria, and verified application steps. Covers federal civil service commission recruitment portal searches.
Recruitment guideCDCFIB
Track CDCFIB recruitment for Civil Defence, Correctional Service, Fire Service and Immigration — verified portals, requirements and scam warnings.
Recruitment guideNSCDC
Find verified NSCDC recruitment information, application steps, and eligibility details.
Recruitment guideFRSC
Monitor FRSC recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Recruitment guideCustoms
Access Nigeria Customs Service recruitment updates, requirements, and verified application guidance.
Recruitment guideNIS
Get verified Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment guidance, eligibility, and application steps.
Recruitment guideNPF
Follow Nigeria Police Force recruitment announcements, eligibility checks, and official application steps.
Recruitment guideNYSC
Track NYSC recruitment and mobilization updates, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Recruitment guideNDLEA
Track official NDLEA recruitment updates, requirements, and verified application steps in one place.
Recruitment guideEFCC
Track EFCC recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and official application guidance.
Recruitment guideInstitutions
Recruitment by institution
MTN Nigeria
Telecommunications leader with roles across customer experience, engineering, sales, and support teams.
Dangote Group
Nigeria’s largest industrial group, hiring across manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate services.
Access Bank
Major commercial bank with recruitment for banking operations, tech, and customer-facing teams.
GTBank
Digital-first retail bank hiring for finance, product, operations, and branch roles.
Zenith Bank
Leading Nigerian bank with openings in technology, risk, and customer service functions.
UBA (United Bank for Africa)
Pan-African bank recruiting for branch, digital banking, and support services teams.
Flutterwave
Fintech scale-up hiring across engineering, compliance, and customer success.
Interswitch
Payments technology company recruiting across product, engineering, and operations.
KPMG Nigeria
Professional services firm hiring audit, consulting, and advisory talent.
Shell Nigeria
Energy employer with roles in engineering, operations, and project services.
Nigeria LNG (NLNG)
LNG producer hiring across engineering, maritime, and corporate roles.
Nigerian Breweries
FMCG manufacturer recruiting across production, sales, and logistics.
Airtel Nigeria
Mobile and broadband provider hiring across network operations, customer care, and sales teams.
Globacom
National telecom operator with recruitment for network engineering, enterprise sales, and support.
9mobile
Telecoms operator hiring for customer experience, retail, and technology delivery teams.
FirstBank
Legacy bank recruiting across branch operations, corporate banking, and digital transformation.
Ecobank Nigeria
Pan-African bank with recruitment for retail, corporate, and digital banking roles.
Stanbic IBTC
Financial services group hiring for investment banking, wealth, and retail teams.
Fidelity Bank
Commercial bank recruiting for branch, digital banking, and operations roles.
Union Bank
Retail and corporate bank hiring for customer service, risk, and digital channels.
FCMB
Retail bank recruiting for branch banking, digital channels, and support services roles.
Polaris Bank
Commercial bank with recruitment across operations, service delivery, and technology roles.
Nestlé Nigeria
FMCG leader hiring for supply chain, production, sales, and marketing roles.
Unilever Nigeria
Consumer goods company recruiting across brand, supply chain, and sales functions.
TotalEnergies Nigeria
Energy company hiring across retail operations, engineering, and supply chain.
Seplat Energy
Indigenous energy company recruiting for engineering, HSSE, and corporate services roles.
Jumia Nigeria
Ecommerce marketplace hiring for logistics, category management, and customer experience teams.
All official government recruitment hubs
Full directory of agency guides on Handmework.
Civil Defence
Civil defence recruitment in Nigeria — how to apply via official channels, what to prepare, and how to avoid recruitment scams.
Open guide →NAFDAC
Get verified NAFDAC recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and application guidance.
Open guide →NIMC
Find NIMC recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Open guide →INEC
Follow INEC recruitment announcements, eligibility checks, and verified application guidance.
Open guide →NCC
Access NCC recruitment guidance, eligibility requirements, and official application steps.
Open guide →ICPC
Get ICPC recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Open guide →NAQS
Follow NAQS recruitment on the official portal only — including veterinary and quarantine cadres. Applications are free.
Open guide →NPC
Get NPC recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Open guide →NPA
Access Nigerian Ports Authority recruitment updates, eligibility, and verified application steps.
Open guide →NIPOST
Follow NIPOST recruitment announcements, eligibility requirements, and verified application guidance.
Open guide →NCDMB
Get NCDMB recruitment guidance, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Open guide →NITDA
Track NITDA recruitment announcements, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Open guide →PenCom
Access PenCom recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and verified application guidance.
Open guide →NEMA
Get NEMA recruitment updates, eligibility requirements, and verified application steps.
Open guide →Lagos Agric
How to follow official Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems vacancies — verified links, eligibility, and scam warnings. Related farm and agric roles also appear on the agricultural jobs hub.
Open guide →Prepare before you apply
Government and private employers both reject weak documents. Use these free Handmework guides, then build a clean PDF in the CV builder.
Frequently asked questions
What are the latest civil service vacancies in Nigeria?
Civil service and government vacancies open periodically across federal agencies such as the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, FCSC, NSCDC, FRSC, NIS and NYSC. This page tracks each agency’s recruitment guide and surfaces live openings as they’re published.
How do I apply for federal government / civil service jobs?
Apply only through the official recruitment portal of the agency you’re interested in. Open its recruitment guide below for the verified steps, requirements and eligibility, then submit before the stated deadline.
Is civil service recruitment in Nigeria free?
Yes. Genuine government recruitment is free — no agency charges for forms, shortlisting or training slots. If anyone asks you to pay to be recruited, it is a scam.
Which government agencies are recruiting right now?
Recruitment windows vary by agency. Browse the recruitment hubs below; each shows the official portal and any related live vacancies we can match.
What qualifications do I need for civil service jobs?
Requirements differ by role and agency, but most ask for Nigerian citizenship, a minimum educational qualification (SSCE, OND/HND or degree), valid ID, and physical/medical fitness for uniformed services. Each recruitment guide lists the exact criteria.