The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0) represents a renewed national effort to equip young Nigerians with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to build lasting careers.

Led by the Federal Government of Nigeria, with support from the European Union (EU) and implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the programme connects talented graduates to meaningful work placements, career guidance, and entrepreneurial pathways.

Since its inception in 2021, NJFP has provided thousands of young graduates with fully paid, 12-month placements across leading organizations in both the public and private sectors, equipping them with practical experience and leadership skills needed for the future of work.

Building on its proven success, NJFP 2.0 ushers in a new era of scale and strategic integration, leveraging digital for programme delivery and skills development to place 23,724 fellows and thus positioning the programme as Nigeria’s national platform for youth employability, enterprise creation, and workforce transformation.

Expected Outcomes

NJFP 2.0 is designed to:

• Increase access to decent and meaningful employment opportunities for young Nigerians.
• Deepen engagement with existing host organisations while onboarding more employers across public and private sectors.
• Strengthen collaboration among government, private sector, and development partners to drive a unified national jobs agenda.
• Highlight measurable success stories demonstrating how fellows and host institutions contribute to innovation and growth.
• Enhance pathways for youth employability, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
• Reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to investing in youth as drivers of innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic transformation.