Application Deadline: 12 November 2025.
Applications are now open for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0.. Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career, build valuable experience, or make an impact in your field, NJFP 2.0 is built to help you grow.
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is a youth empowerment initiative launched by the Federal Government in partnership with UNDP to tackle graduate unemployment. It offers a 12-month paid internship to eligible Nigerian graduates, providing hands-on experience in reputable organisations nationwide. The programme fosters professional growth, economic inclusion, and national development through structured workplace exposure.
NJFP 2.0 is targeting the placement of 23,724 Fellows.
Requirements
- Nigerian citizen
- Fresh graduate (bachelor’s degree or HND Certificate) from any discipline and graduated not earlier than 2022.
- Graduated with at least a Second-Class Lower (2.2) for bachelor’s degree or Upper Credit (> 3.00) for HND Certificate holders.
- 30 years old or younger.
- Not currently engaged in any employment.
- Completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) OR have a certificate of exemption from the NYSC.
- Demonstrate interest/commitment in chosen career field.
- Demonstrate interest/commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
- Excellent time management and a professional attitude.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- On NJFP 2.0, all Fellows will henceforth receive NGN150,000 monthly stipend for the 12-month work placement. Note that the stipend is not a salary but is financial support to Fellows during the 12-month placement to support the professional development and learning journey of Fellows by cover transportation costs and lunch.
- Stipends are paid based on approved attendance records and are pro-rated based on the number of working days approved in the attendance report.
- Fellows will receive their monthly stipend at the end of every month based on approved attendance certification by their Host Organizations.
Documentation Required
- Notarized Degree Certificate
- NYSC Certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- National Identification Number (NIN) Slip
- Bank Verification Number (BVN)
Application & Assessments)
- An Application Form (Available on the site)
- A Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- A Psychometric Test
- Submission of a Video Responding to the Question “What Makes YOU THE Ideal NJFP Fellow?” – IMPORTANT: Video submissions longer than 60 seconds and larger than 10mb will be disqualified.
Application Process
- Step 1: Online Application – Applicant enters the NJFP 2.0 portal → Fills out the online application form → System runs standard Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Check. ✅ Eligible → proceed to Video Submission ❌ Ineligible → Regret notification.
- Step 2: Video Submission – Upload a 60-second video introducing themselves. ✅ Pass → proceed to Psychometric Test ❌ Fail → regret notification.
- Step 3: Psychometric Test – Mandatory completion → Baseline data recorded ✅ Completion → Eligible for Talent Pool
- Step 4: Final Onboarding – Successful candidates enter the NJFP Talent Pool.
- Timeline: 3 weeks for application intake; Psychometric test will be scheduled following close of application window.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0..
