Check the vacancy outside the message you received
On 21 August 2026, the Federal Civil Service Commission warned applicants against unauthorised recruitment links shared on social media, WhatsApp and unofficial websites. Trace a federal job advert to an actual announcement through FCSC's authorised channels before submitting personal information or paying anyone.
Do not use the link inside a suspicious email as your only verification method. Search for the organisation's official website independently and look for the vacancy or recruitment notice there.
Check whether the sender uses the organisation's real domain and whether the application destination matches the official careers system.
Treat payment and sensitive-data requests seriously
WFP states that it does not charge fees at any recruitment stage, and British Council Nigeria warns that legitimate recruitment does not require payment or early disclosure of sensitive financial information.
Requests for bank details, passport or identity documents very early in an unverified process should trigger additional verification.
- Do not buy a shortlist.
- Do not pay for an interview slot.
- Do not share passwords or one-time codes.
- Contact the organisation through a separately verified channel.
Recognise pressure and impersonation tactics
Scam messages can copy logos, use job boards or social media and create urgency around a high salary or immediate offer.
A real-looking document can still be fraudulent. Verify the role, domain, contact and recruitment stage before acting.
How to verify remote and work-from-home jobs advertised in Nigeria
Find the employer's website independently rather than relying only on a shortened link from a social-media advert. Check whether the specific role or authorised recruitment provider appears there. A company logo, official-looking letterhead, mass-shared PDF or screenshot of a salary is not proof of authorisation.
Be suspicious of demands for an upfront training deposit, onboarding fee, equipment payment, bank PIN, BVN or one-time security code. A promise of instant high earnings with no assessment or genuine employer contact needs independent confirmation. Where a recruiter is involved, verify that the employer actually authorised the opening and that the application destination is legitimate.
- Check the vacancy against the official employer domain.
- Do not pay to unlock interviews or a shortlist.
- Protect identity documents and passwords.
Sources and verification context
These sources support the application-process guidance and provide official examples. Always follow the instructions on the exact vacancy you are applying for.