The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme is one of the most prestigious graduate fellowships available to Nigerians today — a joint initiative of the Federal Government, UNDP, and European Union designed to tackle graduate unemployment. Cohort 2 (NJFP 2.0) is now accepting applications with an upgraded matching system and wider placement opportunities. The combination of accessible eligibility (any discipline, minimum 2:2), concrete value (₦150k monthly for a year), national geographic reach (all 36 states + FCT), and strong CV signal makes this an unusually high-value opportunity. Apply early — historical NJFP cohorts have attracted very high application volumes.
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is a flagship graduate employment initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the European Union (EU). Launched in 2021 to commemorate Nigeria's 60th independence anniversary, the programme is designed to address graduate unemployment by connecting young Nigerian graduates with structured, paid work placements at reputable public and private sector host organisations across the country. NJFP 2.0 represents the second cohort, with an updated structure, smarter applicant-to-host matching, and wider placement opportunities.
NJFP fellows are placed in 12-month paid work placements at host organisations across Nigeria — spanning federal ministries, state agencies, multinational corporations, NGOs, and Nigerian private sector companies. Each placement offers structured professional development, mentorship from senior professionals, and exposure to real organisational work. The programme covers data analysis, project management, public policy, communications, finance, technology, and many other functional areas depending on the host organisation and the fellow's profile.
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