Recruitment in Nigeria
Yes. CareerBuddy can recruit Nigeria-based professionals for you end-to-end — sourcing, screening, interviews, offer support and onboarding. Shortlists arrive in four business days from a signed brief, and the fee (15% of first-year salary) is due only when your chosen candidate accepts.
Recruitment in Nigeria: what's specific
Lagos concentrates over 100,000 professional software developers plus a mature product, growth and fintech operator pool. Yaba, Ikoyi and Lekki are the densest neighbourhoods; Abuja and Port Harcourt are smaller secondary markets. English-first, USD-linked pay standard at senior level.
100,000+
Professional developers, Lagos
$60,000
Senior software engineer median (USD/yr)
4 business days
Shortlist SLA
15% of first-year salary
Recruitment fee
Nigeria recruitment compliance
- Contract execution
- Signed employment contract required at offer; standard probation 3–6 months, notice 1 month.
- Right-to-work checks
- NIN and BVN verification; CERPAC required for foreign national hires.
Nigerian offers should quote both a naira base and a USD-linked figure; senior candidates increasingly accept only USD-denominated packages because of naira volatility.
Recruitment in Nigeria, step by step
Step 1
Signed brief
You share the role, scope and target start date for Nigeria.
Step 2
Vetted shortlist
Three shortlisted candidates in four business days, with notes and salary expectations.
Step 3
Offer & contract
You choose; CareerBuddy runs the Nigeria employment contract and right-to-work checks.
Step 4
Payroll live
First payroll runs on schedule. 5-10 business days onboarding, always compliant.
Nigeria employment essentials
Currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Working hours
40 hours/week (8 hrs/day)
Probation period
3-6 months (typical)
Notice period
1-3 months depending on tenure
Time zone
WAT (GMT+1)
Hiring timeline
5-10 business days
Recruitment in Nigeria: questions
How long does it take to hire someone in Nigeria?+
Three vetted candidates within four business days of a signed brief. Most Nigeria roles close in 2–4 weeks from brief to signed offer.
How much does recruitment in Nigeria cost?+
A flat 15% of first-year salary, payable only when your chosen candidate accepts. No retainer.
What happens if the hire doesn't work out?+
Free replacement within the first 90 days for any reason. We rerun the search at no additional fee.
Do I need a Nigeria entity to recruit?+
Not necessarily. Recruit through CareerBuddy and employ the person through our Nigeria employer of record — a single agreement covers both.
Start recruitment in Nigeria
- 100% compliant with Nigeria labour law
- 5-10 business days onboarding timeline
- Dedicated local account manager
- One agreement across recruitment, EOR and outsourcing