There are some ongoing Federal Government recruitment for Nigerians in March 2026. These opportunities are designed to create jobs, support youth development, and strengthen technical and vocational skills across the country. The programmes target graduates, skilled professionals and young entrepreneurs seeking employment, practical training or financial support. Some focus on direct recruitment, while others provide empowerment, vocational training and workplace experience. Nigerians interested in participating are expected to apply through the official portals provided for each programme. Below are four federal opportunities currently open for applications this March across different sectors.
Federal Ministry of Education – Technical Facilitators Recruitment is a nationwide recruitment designed to engage Technical Facilitators in Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria. The programme is a one-year ministerial intervention focused on strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training while improving the quality of technical instruction. It aims to bridge Nigeria’s skills gap and equip students with practical industry-relevant skills needed in modern workplaces. Applicants must possess OND, NCE, HND or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and should also have experience in vocational training or technical instruction. Successful applicants will contribute to national skills development while gaining experience in a federal education programme. Interested candidates must complete the online application through the official Federal Ministry of Education recruitment portal. The application deadline is 16 March 2026 by 11:59 pm.
YEIDEP – Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (Batch B) is a federal youth empowerment programme created to support Nigerian youths through funding, entrepreneurship training and mentorship opportunities. The initiative aims to reduce youth unemployment while encouraging young people to build and expand small businesses across the country. Selected participants may receive business grants, entrepreneurship training and mentorship support to strengthen their ventures. Applicants must be Nigerian youths within the working-age bracket and must possess valid identification such as a National Identification Number. Candidates are also expected to present a business idea or an existing small business. Applications are submitted through the official YEIDEP online registration portal. No official deadline has been announced yet as the portal remains open for Batch B applicants.
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 is a Federal Government initiative implemented in partnership with development partners to address graduate unemployment in Nigeria. The programme places young Nigerian graduates in organisations for 12 months of paid professional work experience to help them develop employability skills. Participants receive a monthly stipend of about ₦150,000 while gaining mentorship and workplace exposure during the fellowship period. Applicants must be Nigerian graduates with BSc or HND and must have completed the National Youth Service Corps or possess an exemption certificate. Applicants are also required to provide documents such as CV, NIN slip, BVN and degree certificate. Applications are completed through the NJFP online portal where candidates undergo registration and screening assessments. The deadline for the current application round has not been clearly specified.
TVET Training Centre Programme (FG Skills Training) is implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education through the National Board for Technical Education to expand access to technical and vocational skills training across Nigeria. The programme allows Nigerians to enrol in accredited training centres to learn industry-relevant skills that support employment and entrepreneurship. Participants may benefit from fully funded vocational training, monthly training stipends and recognised skills certification after completion. Applicants must be Nigerian citizens who are interested in vocational or technical skills training and must provide identification such as NIN during registration. Candidates are required to register through the NBTE TVET application portal where they select available accredited training centres. The programme currently has no fixed deadline as the application portal remains open for interested Nigerians.
