The British Council has announced an internship opportunity for fresh graduates under its Intern – Arts programme, offering a 12-month experiential learning placement in Abuja, Nigeria. The role, which was posted on January 20, 2026, is designed to help young graduates gain real world experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired during their studies.
The internship is part of its effort to improve employability among recent graduates by exposing them to practical workplace skills. “The British Council would like to offer fresh graduates an experiential learning opportunity to gain real world experience through an internship programme,” the role profile stated. It added that the intern is expected to both learn from and contribute to the workplace during the internship period, with the overall aim of helping graduates become “more employable and successful because of the skills they acquire from the internship opportunity.”
The internship will be hosted within the Arts team, which plays a key role in building connections between the United Kingdom and Nigeria’s creative sectors. The council explained that the team supports the development of new partnerships, promotes arts and culture on the global stage, and facilitates dialogue around major global issues. Through this role, the intern will have the chance to apply existing knowledge in a professional environment while gaining further experience to support a career in the arts sector.
Details of the role show that the intern will provide administrative and logistical support for projects and events, mainly within the arts programme, but also across other parts of the business when required. The intern will also be responsible for administering monitoring and evaluation tools, including scorecards, and ensuring that data is collected and documented within set deadlines and in line with corporate standards.
In addition, the intern will support marketing and communications activities for arts projects and other operations when needed. This includes helping with repetitive but essential tasks such as creating images, scheduling approved social media posts, and monitoring analytics. The council noted that the intern may also be assigned other administrative duties as required.
On eligibility, applicants must have completed a graduate level education and must have graduated within the last two years. While no specific role-related experience was listed as mandatory, candidates are expected to demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask. Fluency in written and spoken English is required, along with computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint. Applicants are also expected to be proficient in Canva and to show a clear interest in the arts.
Candidates must confirm their right to live and work in Nigeria before applying. It advised applicants to research visa requirements and contact local human resources teams for guidance, noting that visa support is provided only at the organisation’s discretion.
The selection process will assess candidates based on core skills such as communicating and influencing, planning and organising, and using technology, all at Level 1. The British Council’s values and behaviours will be assessed during shortlisting and interviews. “Our values are Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold,” the organisation stated, adding that these values guide decision making and how staff work with others across all levels of the organisation.
Interested applicants can submit applications via the official portal https://careers.britishcouncil.org/careers/job/563705889714311
