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2026 Bankers in Training Program - Sales
Wema Bank · Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt
Closed for now. Last round closed 20 February 2026. Check their website for the next round.
A sales trainee programme that leads to a relationship manager role.
Who can apply: A second class upper or equivalent in a business or social science course from an accredited university, 5 credits including Mathematics and English, aged no more than 26, and a completed NYSC with discharge certificate.
Watch out: The 2026 round closed in February.
See their page for 2026 Bankers in Training Program - Sales (opens in a new tab) →
KPMG 2027 Graduate Trainee Programme
KPMG in Nigeria
Closed for now. Last round closed 6 March 2026. Check their website for the next round.
Graduate entry route into KPMG Nigeria, with an aptitude test, an assessment centre and partner interviews.
Who can apply: Graduates who have finished NYSC, are under 28 when they apply, and hold at least a Second Class Upper, with five O level credits including English and Mathematics. Law graduates need the same grade at Law School. Some units require ACA or ACCA. Anyone who took the KPMG aptitude test in the last 12 months must wait.
Watch out: More than one application means automatic disqualification. The test is held in person in Lagos, with Abuja possibly considered. HND is not mentioned, so ask KPMG.
See their page for KPMG 2027 Graduate Trainee Programme (opens in a new tab) →
2026 AIICO Capital Graduate Trainee Program
AIICO Capital · Lagos
Closed for now. Last round closed 17 March 2026. Check their website for the next round.
A graduate programme in asset management for numerate graduates, on site in Lagos.
Who can apply: A BSc at 2:1 in mathematics, statistics, financial or mechanical engineering, computer science or similar, 0 to 2 years of experience after NYSC, and no more than 26 on 31 December 2026.
Watch out: This is AIICO Capital, the asset manager, and AIICO Insurance has its own programme. The page labels the job type as Internship even though the name says Graduate Trainee.
See their page for 2026 AIICO Capital Graduate Trainee Program (opens in a new tab) →
PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship
PRNigeria · Abuja, Ilorin, Kano
Closed for now. Last round closed 6 July 2026. Check their website for the next round.
A free two week in-person communication training, held in three cities outside Lagos.
Who can apply: Nigerian citizens aged 20 to 30, from 300 level upward, NYSC members or recent graduates. All disciplines, no media experience needed.
Watch out: This is short training and does not come with a job. The page gives two different closing dates, 22 June and 6 July, and 6 July is the later one. Full attendance is mandatory.
See their page for PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship (opens in a new tab) →
Sydani Fellowship Program
Sydani Group · Abuja
Closed for now. Last round closed 23 September 2026. Check their website for the next round.
A paid four to five month on-site fellowship at a health and development consulting firm in Abuja. The monthly stipend amount is not stated.
Who can apply: Graduates of a recognised university with a First or Second Class Upper. Second Class Lower or Third Class is accepted only with a master's degree at the time of applying.
Watch out: You must be physically present in Abuja, and accommodation and relocation are not provided. The page also says Applications Will Open Soon, which sits oddly with a past deadline.
See their page for Sydani Fellowship Program (opens in a new tab) →
Early Career Programmes (2026 Graduate Recruitment)
Deloitte Nigeria · Lagos
Closed for now. Last round closed 9 October 2026. Check their website for the next round.
Graduate recruitment into Deloitte Nigeria, with two rounds seen in 2026.
Who can apply: Graduates of a recognised university or polytechnic with at least a Second Class Upper or Upper Credit, five O level credits in one sitting including Mathematics and English, a maximum age of 26, completed NYSC, and no earlier Deloitte aptitude test.
Watch out: If you have ever written the Deloitte aptitude test, you cannot apply. The page says polytechnic and Upper Credit but never names the HND, so HND holders should ask before relying on it.
See their page for Early Career Programmes (2026 Graduate Recruitment) (opens in a new tab) →
NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Program NGTP
NOVA Bank
Closed for now. Last round closed 15 October 2026. Check their website for the next round.
A one-year training programme for new graduates at NOVA Bank.
Who can apply: A bachelor's degree from a reputable university with at least a 2:1, a completed NYSC, and aged no more than 27.
Watch out: The 2026 window lasted only about a week, so check often when the next round is due.
See their page for NOVA Bank Graduate Trainee Program NGTP (opens in a new tab) →
SageForge
CapitalSage Holdings · Ibadan
Closed for now. Last round closed 31 October 2026. Check their website for the next round.
A twelve-month graduate programme that starts with six weeks of classroom training in Ibadan.
Who can apply: A bachelor's degree or equivalent, NYSC completed before the programme begins, and available for all twelve months. A 2:1 or above is preferred, but strong applicants with other grades are encouraged.
Watch out: The first cohort closed on 31 October 2026. A second round has not been announced.
See their page for SageForge (opens in a new tab) →
2025 Custodian Graduate Trainee Programme
Custodian Investment · Lagos
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
The graduate programme of an insurance and investment group, based in Lagos.
Who can apply: A bachelor's degree with at least a second class upper, a completed NYSC, and for the 2025 round no more than 25 by 30 June 2025.
Watch out: The latest posting found is the 2025 round, which expired over a year ago. The company page still invites applications and links to that expired post.
See their page for 2025 Custodian Graduate Trainee Programme (opens in a new tab) →
2026 Andersen Graduate Recruitment
Andersen in Nigeria · Lagos
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
Graduate intake at Andersen in Lagos. The latest posting we could read has ended.
Who can apply: Under 27 when applying, at least a Second Class Upper, five credits in one sitting including Mathematics and English. NYSC must be under way, finished, or exempted.
Watch out: Andersen's own portal showed no active jobs when we checked, so no date is given here. HND is not mentioned.
See their page for 2026 Andersen Graduate Recruitment (opens in a new tab) →
AIICO Graduate Trainee Programme (AGTP)
AIICO Insurance
Check their website for when it opens
An insurance company's graduate programme that names polytechnics alongside universities.
Who can apply: Graduates of a recognised university or polytechnic with at least a second class upper or upper credit in any discipline, 5 O Level credits including Mathematics and English, aged 19 to 26, with NYSC completed.
Watch out: The page names polytechnics and upper credit but does not use the word HND, so confirm before relying on it. No intake dates are shown, and the vacancies page listed no graduate trainee round when we checked.
See their page for AIICO Graduate Trainee Programme (AGTP) (opens in a new tab) →
Business Analyst Programme
Boston Consulting Group, Lagos · Lagos
Check their website for when it opens
A year-long graduate role at BCG in Lagos for strong recent graduates.
Who can apply: Recent graduates with a Second Class Upper or better from an accredited Nigerian university, whose degree was finished within three years of applying. NYSC should ideally be done or about to start.
Watch out: The one specific posting we tried returned a page gone error, so we saw no live round. If you were turned down before, wait at least 12 months. Lagos must be your first office choice.
See their page for Business Analyst Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Coronation 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme Academy Cohort I
Coronation Group · Lagos
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
A graduate programme with pathways across banking, insurance, investment, sales and technology.
Who can apply: A bachelor's degree from a reputable university with at least a 2:1, 5 O Level credits including English and Mathematics, a completed NYSC, and no older than 27 at application.
Watch out: The Coronation page still shows Apply Now buttons, but the posting behind them has expired. Its name says Cohort I, so a later cohort may exist that we did not find.
See their page for Coronation 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme Academy Cohort I (opens in a new tab) →
Dangote Graduate Trainee Program
Dangote Group · Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
Group graduate training across Dangote businesses. The refinery also describes an internship and graduate route.
Who can apply: Not stated on the official pages.
Watch out: A search of Dangote's careers site when we checked found no open graduate vacancy. Dangote suggests making a profile and turning on job alerts.
See their page for Dangote Graduate Trainee Program (opens in a new tab) →
Entry Level Programme
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)
Check their website for when it opens
A four-month training programme for new graduates, after which successful trainees may join the bank.
Who can apply: Graduates of an accredited university with at least a second class lower, a completed NYSC with certificate, 5 WAEC or NECO credits including Mathematics and English in no more than two sittings, and aged no more than 26.
Watch out: The page asks you to apply to existing vacancies or send a CV, and does not say whether an intake is running. On 4 November 2026 the portal showed only two jobs, both marked filled, and no Entry Level Programme. GTBank says it does not charge fees at any stage.
See their page for Entry Level Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Entry Level Training Program (ELTP)
Access Bank
Check their website for when it opens
Access Bank's six month entry level training, with Graduate, Retail and Tech paths, leading to an Executive Trainee role.
Who can apply: The pages we read describe young talents and recent graduates but give no grade, age, NYSC or HND rule.
Watch out: The jobs page lists no roles itself: its button leads to Access Bank's Workable board. On 4 November 2026 that board showed 47 jobs and no ELTP or entry level role in Nigeria. Its 2027 graduate programme posts are for Mozambique, so do not mistake them for a Nigerian round.
See their page for Entry Level Training Program (ELTP) (opens in a new tab) →
FSDH Graduate Analyst Programme 2026
FSDH Group · Lagos
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
A one-year graduate trainee programme in financial services, based in Lagos.
Who can apply: Post-NYSC graduates with at least a 2:1 from any university, from a background in Economics, Accounting, Sciences or Information Technology.
Watch out: The 2026 posting has expired. The exact closing date is not shown.
See their page for FSDH Graduate Analyst Programme 2026 (opens in a new tab) →
Global Graduate Development Program
MTN Nigeria · Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
Graduate programme that combines MTN Academy training with full employment in a role.
Who can apply: MTN's own page says top graduates only and gives no criteria.
Watch out: MTN's page showed no way to apply when we checked, and its footer says 2022. We could not confirm a current round from MTN, so check MTN's own careers pages before relying on a date you see elsewhere.
See their page for Global Graduate Development Program (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate (Pre-NYSC) Internship Programme
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
A placement of up to six months for graduates waiting for their NYSC call-up. An allowance is listed, with no amount stated.
Who can apply: Recent graduates awaiting NYSC, with a first degree certificate or notification of result, a minimum 2.5 CGPA, guarantors, and credits in English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects.
Watch out: The information page still shows Apply Now, but the application posting says it is no longer available. GTBank says it does not charge fees at any stage.
See their page for Graduate (Pre-NYSC) Internship Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate Internship programme
Airtel Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
An Airtel Nigeria internship for fresh graduates, named on its careers page with no dates.
Who can apply: Fresh graduates. The page says nothing about NYSC status, grade or course.
Watch out: The page only says to look out for it. It does not say whether you must have finished NYSC.
See their page for Graduate Internship programme (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate Trainee Program
NNPC Limited · Nigeria
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
Graduate entry route into NNPC Limited, applied for only through its own careers portal.
Who can apply: The official eligibility page now redirects, so we could not read the criteria. The last round's application guide lists grades for Graduate Trainee and Experienced Hire together: 1st class, 2.1, 2.2 with Masters, HND distinction, upper credit with Masters.
Watch out: Applications are closed and no new round has been announced. Many blogs claim an open 2026 portal, but only careers.nnpcgroup.com counts. NNPC says it charges no fees.
See their page for Graduate Trainee Program (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate Trainee Program
Sterling Bank
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
Sterling Bank's entry route for new graduates, ending in a foundation school.
Who can apply: Holders of a bachelor's degree with at least a 2:2, who have completed national service and are no older than 26 at application.
Watch out: Applications are only taken during an application period, and the page gives no dates. Sending more than one application may lead to disqualification. The Join Now form says it is closed, so wait for a new round.
See their page for Graduate Trainee Program (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate Trainee Programme
First Bank of Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
FirstBank's yearly graduate recruitment, open to HND holders with an upper credit.
Who can apply: Fresh graduates below 27 with a bachelor's degree at second class lower or an HND at upper credit. The page does not mention NYSC.
Watch out: FirstBank calls it yearly but gives no months, so we cannot say when it opens. Lower credit HND holders do not meet the rule. No live round was confirmed on the job portal.
See their page for Graduate Trainee Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate Trainee Programme
Fidelity Bank
Check their website for when it opens
Fidelity Bank's entry route for new graduates who have finished NYSC.
Who can apply: Graduates of an accredited university with at least a second class lower, a completed NYSC with certificate, 5 WAEC or NECO credits including Mathematics and English, and aged no more than 26 before applying.
Watch out: The job openings page said to check back later, so no intake appeared to be advertised when we checked.
See their page for Graduate Trainee Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate Trainee Programme
PremiumTrust Bank
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
PremiumTrust Bank's graduate entry route, with sales, tech and other banking tracks.
Who can apply: At least a second class upper, a completed NYSC, and no older than 28 at application.
Watch out: The apply page says applications are closed.
See their page for Graduate Trainee Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Graduate Trainee Programme
Optimus Bank · Lagos
Check their website for when it opens
A rotational scheme across business functions with training, mentoring and a pathway to a permanent role.
Who can apply: The page says exceptional graduates, and that fresh graduates can apply through this scheme. It gives no grade, age, NYSC or HND rule.
Watch out: The bank says it recruits periodically. Three Graduate Trainee cards are shown with no dates, and neither the cards nor the View details and apply button led to a form when we tried. Do not treat them as open. The bank says it charges no fee at any stage.
See their page for Graduate Trainee Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Internship Programme
Optimus Bank · Lagos
Check their website for when it opens
Hands-on experience in a bank for students and recent graduates, published on the careers page when available.
Who can apply: The page says students and recent graduates. It gives no level, course or grade rule, and does not mention SIWES.
Watch out: The page shows two Summer Intern cards in Lagos (Digital Banking, Marketing) with no dates, and neither the cards nor the View details and apply button led to a form when we tried. Do not treat them as open. The bank says it charges no fee at any stage.
See their page for Internship Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Check their website for when it opens
A short internship for students, named as one of two early career routes at Access Bank.
Who can apply: Students. No level, course, grade or SIWES rule is given.
Watch out: No dates or posting seen. The page does not say whether SIWES letters are accepted. On 4 November 2026 the Workable board showed no internship in Nigeria, and Access says opportunities vary by country.
See their page for Internships (opens in a new tab) →
Management Trainee
Signature Bank
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
A programme for graduates with training, mentoring and exposure inside the bank.
Who can apply: The page says young, bright, purpose driven graduates with potential and a record of excellence. No grade, age, NYSC or HND rule is given.
Watch out: The page shows No Job Opening(s) under this programme and gives no next date.
See their page for Management Trainee (opens in a new tab) →
MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy
MultiChoice Group · Nigeria
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
A year-long, fully sponsored film and television training programme with a regional academy in Nigeria.
Who can apply: The official pages we read give no rules. Applicants come from Nigeria and Ghana for this academy.
Watch out: This is full-time training and does not come with a job. Age and qualification rules appear only on third-party sites, so they are left out.
See their page for MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy (opens in a new tab) →
NCDMB Oil & Gas Field Readiness Training Program
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, with Renaissance Africa Energy · Lagos, Port Harcourt
Check their website for when it opens
12 month training with three months in class and nine months on the job with oil and gas service companies.
Who can apply: Young Nigerian graduates below 30 with an HND, BSc or BEng in a qualifying discipline, as listed on Renaissance's own page: electrical and electronics, mechanical and mechatronics, instrumentation and control, computer science, system engineering or computer engineering.
Watch out: The 2026 group of 300 has already started. No new round has been announced by NCDMB. Most places were in Lagos (240), with 60 in Port Harcourt. NCDMB announced a programme with this name in October 2025 for people below 35 with an OND, HND or BSc. We could not tell how the two relate, so check with NCDMB before ruling yourself out.
See their page for NCDMB Oil & Gas Field Readiness Training Program (opens in a new tab) →
Next Gen Internship Programme
Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) · Nigeria, at partner newsrooms
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
Places interns in Nigerian newsrooms, including Premium Times, Tribune, The Guardian and TVC News.
Who can apply: Young journalists and recent graduates. Selection looked at writing skill and commitment to journalism.
Watch out: Small intake: 11 chosen in 2026. The detailed rules are on third-party reposts, so they are not given here.
See their page for Next Gen Internship Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Nigeria Health Watchers Network
Nigeria Health Watch · Across Nigeria, campus based
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
A four month student ambassador programme on health issues, which does not come with a job.
Who can apply: Students of medicine, pharmacy, public health, medical laboratory science, health sciences and related courses.
Watch out: This is advocacy training rather than an internship. Very competitive. The article does not explain how to apply.
See their page for Nigeria Health Watchers Network (opens in a new tab) →
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0)
Federal Government of Nigeria, with the EU and UNDP · All 36 states and the FCT
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
Twelve-month paid work placements for recent graduates across Nigeria at NGN 150,000 a month, followed by an unpaid six months in the alumni talent hub.
Who can apply: Nigerian citizen, aged 30 or under, with a Bachelor's or HND from any discipline, graduated not earlier than 2022. At least Second-Class Lower, or Upper Credit for HND. NYSC completed or exemption certificate. Not in any employment or enterprise. Needs NIN and BVN.
Watch out: The portal says applications are closed, although many websites still call it open. No next date is announced, and NJFP says it reopens when the current pool runs out. Anyone asking for payment is not NJFP. It excludes anyone awaiting NYSC.
See their page for Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0) (opens in a new tab) →
NYSC openings and Post-graduate Internship Placements
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) · Yaba, Lagos
Check their website for when it opens
NIMR says it has openings for corps members and post-graduate interns, by application to its Director-General.
Who can apply: Corps members, and those seeking post-graduate internship placements. No other rule is given.
Watch out: No dates, pay or numbers are given. The page does not explain how this fits with NYSC's own posting process.
See their page for NYSC openings and Post-graduate Internship Placements (opens in a new tab) →
NYSC placement at KPMG
KPMG in Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
A route for serving corps members posted to KPMG to request a placement.
Who can apply: Corps members whom NYSC has posted to KPMG can email to ask for a placement. They do not sit the graduate aptitude test but must meet the minimum requirements.
Watch out: Only for corps members already posted to KPMG, and only if a vacancy exists. The Graduate Trainee minimum applies, which on the trainee page is a Second Class Upper and under 28.
See their page for NYSC placement at KPMG (opens in a new tab) →
OND Internship Programme
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) · Selected branches
Check their website for when it opens
A one-year placement for OND holders doing their polytechnic industrial training year. An allowance is listed, with no amount stated.
Who can apply: OND graduates with a one-year industrial training letter from an accredited polytechnic, plus guarantors and credits in English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at WAEC or NECO.
Watch out: This is for the OND industrial training year. The page does not mention HND. Guarantors are required. GTBank says it does not charge fees at any stage.
See their page for OND Internship Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Operations - Career Accelerator Program
Babban Gona · Kaduna, Northern Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
Entry-level training route in farm operations in northern Nigeria, on the employer's own careers site. Pay is described as a competitive salary, with no figure stated.
Who can apply: Recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a close field, up to a year of experience, happy to work in rural areas and travel often, and fluent in English and the local language.
Watch out: The posting dates from March 2025 and is still shown with no closing date, so it may be filled. NYSC is not mentioned.
See their page for Operations - Career Accelerator Program (opens in a new tab) →
Pharmacist Internship
NAFDAC
Check their website for when it opens
A one year provisional post for newly qualified pharmacists at NAFDAC, applied for by letter.
Who can apply: Pharmacy graduates with a certificate of provisional registration, the pharmacy oath, a statement of result or testimonial, and a CV.
Watch out: For qualified pharmacists only. No dates are given and the page does not say which offices have places. No fee is stated for this route, unlike NAFDAC's SIWES route.
See their page for Pharmacist Internship (opens in a new tab) →
Polaris Bank Graduate Intensive Training Program (PGIT)
Polaris Bank
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
A graduate training scheme with mentoring, meant to turn new graduates into bankers.
Who can apply: A bachelor's degree with at least a 2:2, or an HND with at least upper credit. NYSC must be completed. Not older than 26 when applying. These rules come from the page named for the 2024 round.
Watch out: The Graduate Trainee tab on the careers page shows only an image reading No current openings. An old PGIT posting on the bank's job board says it is no longer available.
See their page for Polaris Bank Graduate Intensive Training Program (PGIT) (opens in a new tab) →
Pre-NYSC Internship
KPMG in Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
An internship of at least 12 weeks for graduates waiting for NYSC. You apply by sending a CV by email to the KPMG careers address.
Who can apply: Graduates or postgraduates who have not yet done NYSC, under 26, with at least a 2:1 and an interest in a consulting career.
Watch out: Programmes run June to September. Pre-NYSC interns may be extended. HND is not mentioned.
See their page for Pre-NYSC Internship (opens in a new tab) →
Sahel Scholars' Program
Sahel Consulting
Check their website for when it opens
A nominated programme with mentorship, scholarships and a possible internship at an agribusiness consultancy.
Who can apply: Penultimate-year students in Faculties of Agriculture at selected universities, nominated by their Dean from the top 50 by CGPA.
Watch out: You cannot apply directly. Ask your Dean whether your faculty takes part.
See their page for Sahel Scholars' Program (opens in a new tab) →
SIWES at NAFDAC laboratories
NAFDAC · Lagos, Port Harcourt, Agulu, Maiduguri, Kaduna
Check their website for when it opens
After approval, you pay NAFDAC an official charge of N7,500 to N20,000: N7,500 for 3 months, N10,000 for 6 months and N20,000 for 12 months. It is an industrial training placement at a NAFDAC laboratory in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Agulu, Maiduguri or Kaduna.
Who can apply: Students on science-related courses, with an introduction letter from their institution.
Watch out: The charge is an official tariff paid through Remita once the Director General approves you, and your posting letter comes after you show proof of payment. You apply by letter to the Director General, NAFDAC, Abuja, stating how long your training lasts, your course and your preferred place of posting. No dates are given.
See their page for SIWES at NAFDAC laboratories (opens in a new tab) →
SIWES Portal
Industrial Training Fund · Online, for placements across Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
Official government portal where students can search for companies wanting SIWES students and send their details.
Who can apply: Students whose course is approved for SIWES. University students go at the end of 200, 300 or 400 level for 6 months. Polytechnic students go after the first year of a National Diploma for 4 months. Preliminary and postgraduate students are excluded.
Watch out: The portal makes no job offer and has no application window. ITF lists polytechnic attachment as National Diploma only, so HND students should ask their coordinator. Your school must also list you with ITF. The employer list is undated and includes personal Gmail addresses, so check any employer yourself and never pay for a place. ITF states a Federal Government allowance of N2,500 per student per month, which may be out of date.
See their page for SIWES Portal (opens in a new tab) →
Student Industrial Training and Internship Programme (SIWES)
Shell Companies in Nigeria · Nigeria
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
Shell's own SIWES placement scheme for Nigerian university and polytechnic students, applied for through a form linked from its Nigeria website.
Who can apply: Nigerian citizens enrolled full time on an undergraduate programme at a university or polytechnic in Nigeria, with school authorisation for industrial training. CGPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0 for university students or 3.0 out of 4.0 for polytechnic students.
Watch out: The page gives no dates and the application form it links to says it is not accepting responses. Only successful applicants are contacted.
See their page for Student Industrial Training and Internship Programme (SIWES) (opens in a new tab) →
Student internship and graduate development programme
Aradel Holdings Plc · Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
Early career route at a Nigerian oil and gas group, through a dedicated internship category on its careers site.
Who can apply: The official page mentions student internships and a graduate development programme. Criteria are not shown while no role is open.
Watch out: No internship was open when we checked. The site lets you subscribe for alerts in this category.
See their page for Student internship and graduate development programme (opens in a new tab) →
Summer Associate Program
Sterling Bank
Check their website for when it opens
A twelve-week programme for students on master's level courses.
Who can apply: Students on advanced degree programmes such as an MBA or a master's, aged 18 to 30.
Watch out: You must be enrolled on a master's level course. Sterling's application portal was down when we checked on 4 November 2026, so start from this page.
See their page for Summer Associate Program (opens in a new tab) →
Check their website for when it opens
A technology internship for students and for graduates waiting for NYSC.
Who can apply: Undergraduates and pre-NYSC graduates in IT, software engineering, information security, computer engineering, computer science or data science, aged no more than 25. Other courses may apply with good industry knowledge and interest in Sterling's products.
Watch out: Corps members and those who have finished NYSC cannot apply. Sterling's application portal was down when we checked on 4 November 2026, so start from this page.
See their page for Tech Talent (opens in a new tab) →
The Afrinvest Analyst Program (TAAP 27)
Afrinvest · Ikoyi, Lagos
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
An analyst-in-training programme at an investment firm in Lagos.
Who can apply: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university. The official posting we read gives no grade, age or NYSC rule.
Watch out: The posting expired about a week before we checked.
See their page for The Afrinvest Analyst Program (TAAP 27) (opens in a new tab) →
The Renaissance Energy Graduate Programme
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited · Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
Two year programme of structured rotations with engineers, geoscientists and commercial leaders.
Who can apply: Not stated on the pages we could read.
Watch out: The home page says now open for 2026, yet the careers page it points to lists 11 permanent roles and no graduate programme. Treat it as not open until Renaissance confirms.
See their page for The Renaissance Energy Graduate Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Transcorp IGNITE Young Engineer Development Programme
Transcorp Group · Nigeria
Check their website for when it opens
One year programme for young engineers: a short hybrid induction for 100 people, then plant rotations for the 20 who advance, with possible permanent jobs for those who do well.
Who can apply: Recent engineering graduates with at least a Second Class Lower degree or an HND at Lower Credit, in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, chemical, process, thermodynamics, energy or related engineering.
Watch out: The page still says applications are open for 2026, but the programme began in January 2026. No 2027 round has been announced. Permanent jobs are possible, not promised.
See their page for Transcorp IGNITE Young Engineer Development Programme (opens in a new tab) →
Transcorp Intern-X
Transcorp Group · Nigeria
Closed for now. Check their website for the next round.
Group internship for students on SIWES, with exposure to different parts of Transcorp's business.
Who can apply: Verified 300 or 400 level undergraduates from universities and polytechnics in Nigeria who are enrolled in SIWES at their school.
Watch out: The page still says the scheme is now open, but the form it links to says it is closed. Transcorp also owns hotels, so the placement may not be in the power business.
See their page for Transcorp Intern-X (opens in a new tab) →
Undergraduate IT/ Internship Program (SIWES) Placement
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) · Yaba, Lagos
Check their website for when it opens
A medical research institute in Yaba that takes SIWES students who apply to its Director-General.
Who can apply: Undergraduates seeking IT or SIWES placement. No course, level or grade rule is given on the page.
Watch out: There is no form or date: you write to the Director-General's office. The page does not say whether any fee applies, so ask before relying on it.
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Undergraduates/SIWES Internship Programme
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) · Nationwide
Check their website for when it opens
A placement of up to six months for university students who need SIWES or a work placement. An allowance is listed, with no amount stated.
Who can apply: Enrolled students of reputable universities, with a school internship letter, a minimum 2.5 CGPA, guarantors, and credits in English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at WAEC or NECO.
Watch out: The page says universities only, so polytechnic students should not assume they qualify. You need guarantors: one GTBank staff member at ABO grade or above, or two people in full-time work at reputable companies. The application posting is dated 18 July 2024 and is not on GTBank's current job list, so ask GTBank before relying on it. GTBank says it does not charge fees at any stage.
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Women in Banking (WIB) Internship
Sterling Bank
Check their website for when it opens
An internship for young women at university or waiting for NYSC.
Who can apply: Young women who are undergraduates or pre-NYSC graduates of a recognised university, aged no more than 25, with a CGPA of at least 3.5/5 or 5.0/7.0. Past work in women's advocacy or leadership is an advantage.
Watch out: Women only. Corps members cannot apply. The wording says university, so polytechnic students should check first. Sterling's application portal was down when we checked on 4 November 2026, so start from this page.
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Young Talent
Sterling Bank
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An internship for penultimate-year students and graduates waiting for NYSC.
Who can apply: Students in their penultimate year or recent graduates awaiting NYSC, aged no more than 25, with a CGPA of at least 3.5/5 or 5.0/7.0, and a recommendation letter from a course adviser, head lecturer or professor where applicable.
Watch out: Corps members and those who have finished NYSC cannot apply. The CGPA bar is high. Sterling's application portal was down when we checked on 4 November 2026, so start from this page.
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African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC)
African Union Commission · Another AU Member State
Closed for now. Last round closed 26 April 2026. Check their website for the next round.
Twelve months of funded volunteer service in another African country, with a return ticket provided. You get a monthly stipend for living expenses and a separation allowance on completion, and the amount is not stated.
Who can apply: Young Africans aged 18 to 35, under 35 on finishing service, with a post-secondary certified qualification (TVET, Bachelor's or Master's), relevant work and verifiable volunteering experience, free for 12 months and willing to live in another AU Member State.
Watch out: The latest call closed on 26 April 2026 and no next one is announced. It asks for work and volunteering experience, so it does not suit new graduates with none. We list this for corps members and those who have finished NYSC from our own reading: the call does not mention NYSC.
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Young Graduates' Professional Immersion Programme (YGP)
ECOWAS Commission · ECOWAS institutions and agencies
Closed for now. Last round closed 31 August 2026. Check their website for the next round.
One-year, non-renewable graduate placement in ECOWAS institutions, January to December. A flight is provided if you are posted outside your home country.
Who can apply: A national of an ECOWAS Member State including Nigeria, aged 18 to 32 on the closing date, with a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD or equivalent qualification, and proficient in English, French or Portuguese.
Watch out: The 2027 round closed on 31 August 2026 and no later round is announced. The Terms of Reference state no pay, so ask before relying on it. The FAQ page says under 35, while the Terms say 18 to 32. The home page still shows APPLY NOW, but registration is closed. We list this for corps members and those who have finished NYSC from our own reading: the Terms ask for a degree and do not mention NYSC.
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WHO Internship Programme
World Health Organization · WHO headquarters, regional or country offices, per vacancy
Closed for now. Last round closed 11 November 2026. Check their website for the next round.
Full-time WHO placements of 6 to 24 weeks, applied for vacancy by vacancy. Eligible interns who need financial support get a living allowance, with the amount in each vacancy notice.
Who can apply: At least 20, enrolled in a course leading to a formal qualification with at least three years of full-time study done, or within 18 months of finishing. WHO Member State passport. Fluent in a working language of the office. No relatives on WHO staff and no earlier WHO internship.
Watch out: On 4 November 2026 only two vacancies were listed, both in Geneva and closing on 11 November 2026. Travel cover to and from the post is your own cost. Hard to take up from Nigeria unless a local country office vacancy appears. The allowance is decided after a financial declaration, and WHO warns about the cost of living in Geneva.
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WFP Internship Programme
World Food Programme · WFP country offices, regional bureaux and headquarters
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Humanitarian internships of two to eight months with the World Food Programme. The stipend depends on the place of assignment, up to USD 1,000 a month, with medical and accident cover.
Who can apply: Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme at a recognised university, or graduated no more than six months ago, and in either case with classes in the past 12 months. At least two years of undergraduate study done. Fluent English. No immediate relatives at WFP.
Watch out: A return trip is listed for nationals of developing economies studying in their home country. Graduates must apply within six months of graduating, which is hard to combine with NYSC.
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