NIDCOM has announced a new partnership designed to link thousands of young Nigerian professionals to remote jobs in diaspora-owned businesses across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The initiative focuses on digital employment, remote work opportunities, and youth economic empowerment, targeting industries such as virtual assistance, digital marketing, business support, and other global service roles.
According to a statement signed by Remy Chukwunyere, Director of InnoPower Africa Foundation, the programme aims to address Nigeria’s rising youth unemployment rate by equipping graduates and early-career professionals with the exposure and skills needed to compete in the global digital marketplace. Chukwunyere noted that the collaboration is designed to give Nigerian youths a stronger pathway into high-income digital jobs.
The organisations involved explained that the partnership will create an end-to-end talent ecosystem supported by some of Nigeria’s leading institutions, including ITANA. Through this model, skilled young people will be identified, trained, and deployed to international companies using a secure digital business zone that supports global hiring and remote workflow systems.
Also integrated into the ecosystem are the University of Lagos’ African Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence for Unemployment and Skills Development, along with the National Talent Export Program. These partners will provide advanced training in technical abilities, professional communication, and global remote-work standards to ensure participants can meet international job requirements.
“Nigerian talents are world-class, innovative, and ready to deliver exceptional value to businesses globally,” said Mr. Emil Ekiyor, Founder of InnoPower Africa. “What has been missing is not capability: it is access, preparation, and connection to opportunities. Through this collaboration with NIDCOM and our talent ecosystem partners, we are building the infrastructure to make Nigerian professionals visible and competitive in markets where their skills are desperately needed.”
With Nigeria recognised as Africa’s largest hub of digitally skilled youths eager to engage in global economic activities, the programme aims to support diaspora-owned companies seeking reliable remote workers. The initiative is expected to create shared value for both Nigeria and diaspora communities by connecting businesses with trained professionals who meet global standards.
A major feature of the scheme is a paid internship programme at the University of Lagos. It is structured to give high-achieving students hands-on experience through direct collaboration with international firms. The internship aims to strengthen global business skills and help students transition into full-time remote roles after graduation.
At the core of the talent pipeline is Fast Track Virtual, InnoPower’s placement platform, which will provide thorough vetting, intensive skills development, cultural immersion, and continuous quality assurance for participants seeking global job exposure. Diaspora-owned companies listed in the NIDCOM database will also receive a discount on their first year of services when they hire a Nigerian professional on a full-year contract.
“NIDCOM is proud to champion this initiative that embodies our core mandate: mobilizing the Nigerian diaspora as active participants in solving our nation’s challenges,” said Hon Abike Dabiri-Arewa, CEO of NIDCOM. “Nigerians abroad are employers, mentors, and champions who can directly create opportunities for their brothers and sisters at home.”
