# Nigeria hiring trends

> 4,704 new job posts in Nigeria in the last 90 days from 414 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/nigeria/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 1,770
- New job posts, last 90 days: 4,704
- New job posts, last 12 months: 18,532
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 414
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 18%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $37,800 per year (USD; 935 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Nigeria last month?

1,723 new job posts in October 2026, up 14% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Nigeria going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were down 2% compared with the three months before (5,012 vs. 5,123).

### Which roles are most in demand in Nigeria?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (827), Salesperson (491) and Engineer (378).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Nigeria?

In the last 90 days: Moniepoint (219), Dangote Industries Limited (195) and Standard Bank Group (135).

### How common is remote work in Nigeria?

18% of job posts in Nigeria in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Nigeria?

$37,800 per year (USD) across 935 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 1305 |
| 2025-12 | 1042 |
| 2026-01 | 1701 |
| 2026-02 | 1363 |
| 2026-03 | 1494 |
| 2026-04 | 1503 |
| 2026-05 | 1491 |
| 2026-06 | 1679 |
| 2026-07 | 1953 |
| 2026-08 | 1777 |
| 2026-09 | 1512 |
| 2026-10 | 1723 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 827 |
| Salesperson | 491 |
| Engineer | 378 |
| Specialist | 326 |
| Officer | 314 |
| Analyst | 301 |
| Technician | 165 |
| Executive | 115 |
| Director | 106 |
| Financial Analyst | 103 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Moniepoint | 219 |
| Dangote Industries Limited | 195 |
| Standard Bank Group | 135 |
| PalmPay | 128 |
| CGIAR | 84 |
| MTN | 69 |
| Sun King | 69 |
| Sun King | 68 |
| M-KOPA | 65 |
| Hilton | 58 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Financial Services | 863 |
| Staffing and Recruiting | 510 |
| Human Resources Services | 341 |
| Non-profit Organizations | 229 |
| Marketing Services | 219 |
| Business Consulting and Services | 195 |
| Consumer Goods | 195 |
| Oil and Gas | 150 |
| Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | 137 |
| Hospitality | 122 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=NG&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.