How to Smash Your Nigerian Job Interview

  1. Research the Company Deeply: Know their core values and recent news.
  2. Dress the Part: Corporate conservative for banks, smart casual for tech.
  3. Master Your Pitch: Have a solid 2-minute “tell me about yourself” ready.
  4. Prepare for the Salary Talk: Know your market value in Naira.
  5. Ask Smart Questions: Show you are evaluating them too.

Let me be brutally honest with you. Passing an interview in Nigeria isn’t just about reciting your CV. I’ve sat across the table from thousands of candidates. The ones who get the job are the ones who understand the game.

Whether you’re facing a panel at a top tier bank in Victoria Island or a fast-moving consumer goods giant in Ikeja, they want to see resilience. They want to know you won’t fold when the pressure hits. Leave the fluff at the door. Come with specific examples of how you solved problems. Speak confidently, sit straight, and for heaven’s sake, don’t say your biggest weakness is “working too hard.” We know it’s a lie.