Unemployment is one of the major challenges in Nigeria. Graduate youths increase at Geometric progression annually while job opportunities increase at Arithmetic progression. Thus making the labor very competitive and challenging. However, this article attempt to present to our readers the 5 best cities to look for jobs in Nigeria.

Although unemployment is rampart in the country, but some cities have more employment opportunities than others. So, We sincerely hope that you will leave your village to one of these cities after reading this article.

It is actually very funny how some graduates will finish Youth Service and go back to the village to sit down. They will end up giving their resume to their uncles that retired from NNPC ten years ago.

These same people will end up saying I graduated 4 years ago, there is no job. Ask him how many jobs he has applied for. You will hear, I gave my uncle CV and he refuse to help me. The first step to getting a job in Nigeria is to leave your comfort zone.

You can’t be in Lokoja, and expect to get a job of 200k per month there, it is almost impossible. Go to those cities where the opportunities are, then start searching. So, below are the best cities to look for jobs in Nigeria.

What Are The 5 Best Cities To Look For Jobs In Nigeria?

#1 Lagos

One of the best cities to look for jobs in Nigeria is Lagos. It is the busiest and most industrialized city in West Africa. There are several employment opportunities for job seekers in Lagos.

As a matter of fact, most of the top notch companies in the world have offices in Lagos. You will always find a job in Lagos, even if the pay is very small. This is why it is rated the best place to look for job in Nigeria.

#2 Ibadan

Ibadan is another great city to look for jobs in Nigeria. There are several large and small manufacturing companies in the city.

Also, there are construction and mining companies in Ibadan. These companies provide several job opportunities to Nigerians every year.

#3 Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt is the capital and largest city in River State. It is great place to look for job. However, there are more opportunities for engineer in this city than any other professions.

Most of the opportunities in Port Harcourt are oil and gas related and they are high paying job. In fact, if you get a job as a graduate in any of the oil and gas companies there, it is a good way to kiss poverty good bye.

Companies like Shell, Mobil, Schlumberger, Total, Intel etc are some of the top notch companies in Port Harcourt.

#4 Abuja

Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. The head quarters of most Federal Government organizations are in Abuja. So, it is the best location to look for Federal government Job.

Also, there are private firms and construction companies that pay very well in Abuja. These different firms provide series of opportunities to young Nigeria graduate.

#5 Kano

Kano is another juicy location to look for job in Nigeria. There are several manufacturing companies in Kano ranging from Plastic, Foam, Rubber, Aluminum, Noodles etc. All these companies provide opportunities for job seekers.

These are the 5 best cities to look for jobs in Nigeria. Expand your job search to any of these cities and tell your testimonies to other job seekers.

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Looking at it from a bigger perspective, the list should be
Lagos
Abuja
Rivers
Ogun
Borno

You can't restrict job search to capital cities alone. In job hunting today, the luxury of choosing location has been eliminated by the scarcity of jobs.
More candidates seem to be heading towards the north-east for juicy international NGOs jobs on a daily basis, irrespective of the security challenges there.

flexyrule:
Looking at it from a bigger perspective, the list should be
Lagos
Abuja
Rivers
Ogun
Borno

You can't restrict job search to capital cities alone. In job hunting today, the luxury of choosing location has been eliminated by the scarcity of jobs.
More candidates seem to be heading towards the north-east for juicy international NGOs jobs on a daily basis, irrespective of the security challenges there.

Your head get oil pass the op own.
I wonder what Ibadan is doing in his list.

Ekinematics:



Your head get oil pass the op.
I wonder what Ibadan is doing in his list.

Thank you, but nothing is happening in Borno now

Ibadan what shouldn't be anywhere near that list

UfuomaUN:
Ibadan what shouldn't be anywhere near that list

Smile! There are several manufacturing companies in Ibadan oooo

Luck and man know man plays a big part. Lagos and Kano with all the opportunities still have loads of unemployed youths.

ybalogs:
Luck and man know man plays a big part. Lagos and Kano with all the opportunities still have loads of unemployed youths.

True, but most of the youths have something doing, no matter how little the pay may be.

That's the major reason these cities will ever remain populated.

Pls we are not interested. Farmland full everywhere,u don't need a CV to be a farmer.

where will u stay when u get to those cities

24hoursreporter:


Thank you, but nothing is happening in Borno now

Say you don't know! NGO jobs plenty for Borno like sand for bar beach. Well paying jobs for that matter

Op you need slap ba,
where are the jobs in Ibadan.
Maybe as a bikeman sha

owomida1:
Pls we are not interested. Farmland full everywhere,u don't need a CV to be a farmer.

Smile, really very funny.

No mind d guy dat post dis trash he forget to add birini kebi

OP self. Ibadan?

Lagos
Abuja (most jobs pay 25-50k/month)
Port Harcourt
Kano

toyinjimoh:
where will u stay when u get to those cities

It is all about leaving your comfort zone. It is never easy anywhere. Just look for a friend or relative to leave with

Senselin:
OP self. Ibadan?

Lagos
Abuja (most jobs pay 25-50k/month)
Port Harcourt

True, but it is better than nothing. Atleast you can start from there, it will serve as an experience from you. Most top notch organizations don't like employing newbies. Those little jobs always serve as a stepping stone to bigger opportunities.

Lagos that you will spend your entire salary on rent and transportation.. Mchew.

olametrix:
No mind d guy dat post dis trash he forget to add birini kebi

Smile, funny you.

I am very sure the op is a comedian!
imagine research

the list should be

Lagos
ogun
Abuja
Kano
Rivers

argue with your keypad

mfm04622:


Say you don't know! NGO jobs plenty for Borno like sand for bar beach. Well paying jobs for that matter

Can you gist me more about the job and how I can get close to one. I don't mind to move there o

1) Borno
2)Borno
3) Lagos
4)Abuja
5)Rivers

darkmarky:
Lagos that you will spend your entire salary on rent and transportation.. Mchew.

Funny. But there are opportunities there.

24hoursreporter:


Smile! There are several manufacturing companies in Ibadan oooo

But Ogun should have replace Ibadan .

24hoursreporter:


Thank you, but nothing is happening in Borno now

Dey there! People with NCE are getting jobs of 200k in Borno, hassle-free. Dey there.

This Borno wey people don dey talk about ehn!!!
Having a 2nd thought ooo

elobyobi:

Dey there! People with NCE are getting jobs of 200k in Borno, hassle-free. Dey there.

What about the security, peace and other factors? Have you considered that?

sokoto is also good. The job market here isn't as saturated as Lagos or kano