Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 has reopened applications for 2026. It is a Federal Government initiative funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The aim is to address unemployment by connecting talented Nigerian graduates with job placement opportunities in public and private sector Host Organizations nationwide.
The NJFP 2.0 portal is open for 2026, allowing interested and eligible applicants to submit applications. The programme offers 12-month paid work placements with a monthly stipend of ₦150,000.
Work placements are available in both the public and private sectors across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Who Can Apply
- NJFP 2.0 targets young Nigerians who have recently completed tertiary education and are seeking structured work experience.
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens.
- Applicants must be fresh graduates with a bachelor’s degree or HND certificate from any discipline.
- Applicants must have graduated not earlier than 2022.
- Applicants must 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.
- Applicants must not be currently engaged in any form of employment.
- Applicants 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.
Applicants who have previously applied do not need to submit a new application.
How to Apply
To apply for the 2026 NJFP 2.0, interested and eligible applicants should visit https://www.njfp.ng/apply and submit their application.
