Why Apply?
✅ 12 months of paid professional experience
✅ Mentorship from top industry experts
✅ National exposure through the NJFP Talent Hub
✅ Access to post-fellowship job and entrepreneurship opportunities
Eligibility?
✅ Nigerian citizen, ≤30 years old
✅ Bachelor’s degree/HND holder
✅ Completed NYSC or has exemption
✅ Unemployed and eager to gain work experience
Join a network of forward-thinking organizations committed to shaping Nigeria’s future workforce.
Provide mentorship, structure, and professional opportunities — and access top talent at no cost.
✅ CAC-registered companies, NGOs, and public agencies welcome
✅ Gain productivity, strengthen CSR, and access pre-trained graduates
✅ Opportunity to retain top-performing Fellows
FAQ
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0
NJFP 2.0 is a youth empowerment initiative by the Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the UNDP and EU, providing 12-month paid placements for recent graduates to gain work experience, mentorship, and employability skills.
This phase introduces an expanded talent pool, improved digital tracking, skill-building through the NJFP Talent Hub, and greater private-sector engagement.
- Nigerian citizen not older than 30 years
- Bachelor’s degree or HND holder
- Completed NYSC or valid exemption
- Currently unemployed
Visit www.njfp.ng, create an account, and complete the online form. Application is free — no fees or intermediaries are required.
Degree or HND certificate, NYSC certificate/exemption, valid ID (NIN, voter’s card, or passport), and updated CV/resume.
No. Applicants must have completed NYSC and be unemployed at the time of application.
Selection is based on merit — qualifications, assessment results, and suitability for available roles. Matching is automated and transparent.
No. Placement depends on available host organisation slots and performance during selection.
12 months, during which fellows receive monthly stipends and continuous training support.
Yes. Fellows undergo onboarding, digital upskilling, and mentorship through the NJFP Talent Hub throughout the fellowship.
No. Matching is done centrally based on skills, interests, and organisational needs.
High-performing fellows may be retained by their host organisation or supported to pursue entrepreneurship or further career opportunities.
Registered public, private, or non-profit organisations with a clear work structure, mentorship capacity, and commitment to youth development.
Visit www.njfp.ng, select “Host Organisation,” and complete the online registration form with your company details and CAC documents.
No. The programme provides stipends, but hosts may offer additional support such as transport or meals.
Provide a safe and inclusive work environment, assign supervisors, and submit performance evaluations for fellows.
Yes, hosts are encouraged to employ or engage fellows who perform exceptionally well.
It is jointly funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria, UNDP, and the European Union (EU).
Yes. NJFP 2.0 covers all 36 states and the FCT, with placements across key sectors such as tech, education, agriculture, health, and finance.
