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What Nigeria recruiters expect

Nigerian CVs follow modified British convention but typically run 2-3 pages, more detailed than the British 2-page norm. Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (labour.gov.ng) regulates labour relations. English is the working language across all sectors. Photo + DOB conventional but increasingly omitted for senior / multinational roles. State of origin + LGA still listed for many roles (especially public sector + federal-character-sensitive hires). References section traditionally included with full contact details. NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) completion status mandatory for graduate roles. Date format DD/MM/YYYY. Phone +234. Strong outbound corridor to UK, US, Canada, UAE, South Africa — diaspora applications usually drop state-of-origin + photo.

Local job titles we know

• educationDirector of Studies / Academic Coordinator
• educationPrincipal / School Head
• educationTeacher (TRCN-registered)
• educationLecturer / Senior Lecturer / Reader / Professor
• financeFinancial Analyst / Chartered Accountant (ICAN)
• healthcareMedical Doctor (MDCN registered)
• healthcareHospital Administrator
• healthcareRegistered Nurse (NMCN registered)

Trusted government sources we cite

• Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment — official portal— Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment — Nigeria
• NDE — Nigeria National Directorate of Employment— National Directorate of Employment (NDE) — Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Nigeria
• Employment and Wages — Professional Operations department— Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment — Nigeria

Nigeria CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a Nigeria CV use?

A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in Nigeria. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.

What date format should I use on a Nigeria CV?

DD/MM/YYYY is the convention recruiters in Nigeria expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.

What language should my Nigeria CV be written in?

Common defaults are en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Nigeria recruiters.

Does CVJinny work for Nigeria job applications?

Yes — CVJinny is built for Nigeria (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.