Top 15 Global Graduate Programs for Nigerians

Global companies provide the opportunity to gain international experience and network, potentially leading to future job opportunities or collaborations.

Below is a list of international companies that offer internship positions to Nigerians, both within and outside the country.

Deloitte Graduate Program

With the Deloitte Graduate Program, you’ll receive world-class training with our Graduate Learning Academy, which will provide you with all the training you need for life in the professional services’ fast lane – expect creative challenges, games, and awesome workshops!

Benefits: ₦341,000 + Training
Duration: 1 Year

British Council Internship Program

The British Council Internjh Program offers students/graduates an experiential learning opportunity to gain real-world experience through an internship programme. The intern is expected to both learn from and contribute to the workplace during the internship period, in turn providing an opportunity to increase employability skills.

Benefits: Monthly Salary and packages + Training
Duration: 1 year

European Union Traineeship Program

European Union aim is to enable recent graduates from Nigerian universities with a strong interest in international relations to have an exciting opportunity to bridge cultures, tackle global challenges, and make a real difference on the world stage.

Requirement: Graduates with a strong academic background in international relations, political science, or a related field.

Benefits: Monthly Salary and packages + Training
Duration: 6 months

Microsoft Software Engineer Internship

At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.

Benefits: $8,215 per month
Duration: 1 Year

 

Nestle NTTC Trainee

Nestlé Nigeria is seeking applications from self-driven, motivated, and qualified young individuals from Nigeria who have sound character and learning agility to undertake an intensive 18-month training programme on Technical Skills Development at our Technical Training Centers in Agbara, Abaji and Flowergate Factories.

Benefits: Monthly Salary + Training
Duration: 18-month

Exxon Mobil Graduate Intern

At ExxonMobil, we believe in continuous learning and development. You will be given opportunities to prove yourself and gain valuable work experience, skills, and knowledge through challenging assignments As a Graduate Intern, you will participate in the Company’s one year graduate internship program in fulfilment of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), contributing to fresh graduates’ professional development.

Benefits: Monthly Salary and packages + Training
Duration: 1 Year

Shell Petroleum Graduate Program

Explore a world of opportunity and see how the Shell Graduate Programme can enhance your career. Through structured learning, hands-on projects, continuous feedback and supportive colleagues, the Shell Graduate Programme will give you the chance to grow and have impact in your chosen area.

Benefits: Monthly Salary and packages + Training
Duration: 1 Year

KPMG Graduate Trainee

At KPMG, we empower people to grow their careers, gain insight and do work that matters, supported by a community that values difference and cares. On this programme, you will gain learning that’ll last you a lifetime and be recognised for the impact you make.

Benefits: ₦250,000 + Training
Duration: 1 Year

PwC Graduate Associate Programme

At PwC we’re constantly looking to develop and challenge our people. Our review and performance development process is designed to guide you through your career at the pace that works best for you. In addition, you can benefit from some great programmes designed to give you flexibility in your career choices.

Benefits: ₦148,000 + Training
Duration: 1 Year

United Nation Graduate Programme

The UNDP Graduate Programme is a two-year young talent development programme for recent graduates from UNDP programme countries (those in which UNDP is directly engaged) who possess a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and an interest in international development.

Benefits: ₦333,000 + Training
Duration: 2 Years

Julius Berger Graduate Trainee Program

Julius Berger Graduate Trainee Program is a 3-year structured skilling and competency-building intervention whilst undertaking a real job from day one. While successful participants are paid an attractive salary, they will be developed and supported ensuring career progression.

Benefits: Monthly Salary + Training
Duration: 3 Years

ECOWAS Immersion Internship

The ECOWAS Immersion Internship Program is aimed at contributing to the professional integration of young graduates, by offering them the opportunity to get to know ECOWAS programs better, at the same time for the interns to offer their contributions for efficient program implementation.

Benefits: Salary + Training
Duration: 1 Year

Baker Hughes Placements and Internships

Our graduate development programs are designed to unlock your potential and bring out the best in you, by offering challenging assignments and the ability to steer your career and be in charge of your pathway. You will be introduced to our problem solving and solution-based approach through interaction with the brightest minds.

Benefits: Salary + Training
Duration: 1 Year

TotalEnergies Young Graduate Program

TotalEnergies Young Graduate Program is an opportunity for young people to discover working life through a genuine hands-on professional experience while benefiting from international exposure just after graduating from university.

Benefits: Salary + Training + Trip to Paris
Duration: 1 Year

Unilever Future Leader Graduate Program

​​​​​​The Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) is a 3-year scheme designed to prepare graduates for business leadership roles. The programme consists of a number of placements within and across functions, formal training, business mentorship and a short experience in field sales.

Benefits: Salary + Training
Duration: 3 Years