The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) has reopened its 2026 application portal to connect fresh graduates with work opportunities in public and private sector organisations across Nigeria.
The programme had previously indicated that the portal was closed, but it is now open again, allowing interested and eligible applicants to submit applications. The initiative offers 12-month paid work placements with a monthly stipend of N150,000. Work placements are available in both the public and private sectors across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The NJFP targets young Nigerians who recently completed tertiary education and are seeking structured work experience. To qualify as a Fellow, applicants must be Nigerian citizens and fresh graduates with a bachelor’s degree or HND certificate from any discipline, having graduated not earlier than 2022. Applicants are required to have at least a Second-Class Lower (2.2) for bachelor’s degree holders or an Upper Credit, above 3.00, for HND holders.
Eligible applicants must be 30 years old or younger, not currently engaged in any form of employment, and must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or possess a valid certificate of exemption. Other requirements include demonstrated interest and commitment to a chosen career field, willingness to contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development, good time management, a professional attitude, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
The documentation required for application includes a notarized degree certificate and an NYSC certificate or exemption letter.
Giving guidance on the application process, the programme stated, “To apply for the reopened NJFP 2026, interested and eligible applicants should visit https://www.njfp.ng/apply and apply.”
About the Programme
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It seeks to address unemployment by connecting talented Nigerian graduates with job placement opportunities in Host Organizations nationwide, offering experience, skills development, and preparation for the future workforce.
