Build Your Career at NIPCO
Join a team of over 500 energy professionals powering Nigeria's downstream sector. We offer meaningful work, real growth, and the chance to contribute to a nation's energy future.
Join a team of over 500 energy professionals powering Nigeria's downstream sector. We offer meaningful work, real growth, and the chance to contribute to a nation's energy future.
NIPCO PLC is one of Nigeria's most recognised downstream energy companies, with a diversified presence across petroleum products, LPG, natural gas, and upstream operations.
We believe that the quality of our people determines the quality of our business. That's why we invest heavily in talent development, reward performance, and create pathways for every employee to grow.
Structured training programmes, industry certifications, and sponsorship for professional development at every level.
Transparent promotion criteria and a performance review framework that recognises and rewards results.
A workplace that values different perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas — united by a shared commitment to excellence.
Our HSEQ culture keeps every employee safe. We hold zero tolerance for unsafe practices and support mental and physical wellbeing.
Our Graduate Trainee Programme is designed to fast-track exceptional university graduates into the Nigerian energy industry. Over 18 months, trainees rotate through key business divisions, receive mentoring from senior management, and develop both technical and leadership skills.
The programme typically opens annually and is open to graduates from accredited Nigerian universities with a minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) in Engineering, Sciences, Business, Finance, or related disciplines.
Submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts via our careers portal.
Shortlisted candidates complete an online numerical and verbal reasoning test.
Face-to-face or virtual interview with HR and divisional managers.
On-the-job learning across 4–5 business divisions, with structured review milestones.
The 2026 Graduate Trainee intake is now open. Submit your details and we will notify you when applications open for your area of interest.
We're committed to the wellbeing and financial security of every member of the NIPCO family.
Market-benchmarked remuneration packages reviewed annually, with performance bonuses for all confirmed employees.
Comprehensive HMO cover for employees and their dependants, plus group life assurance.
Annual training budget per employee, access to internal e-learning, and sponsorship for relevant professional certifications.
Mandatory contributory pension in line with the Pension Reform Act 2014, plus voluntary additional contribution options.
Generous annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays, sick leave, and parental leave provisions.
Accommodation support for qualifying roles, particularly for staff assigned to depot and field locations.
Subsidised transport to and from designated pick-up points for Lagos-based staff.
Confidential counselling, welfare support, and an employee assistance programme for personal and professional challenges.
We currently have the following vacancies. All roles are based in Lagos unless otherwise stated.
Don't see a role that fits? We welcome speculative applications from talented professionals. Send your CV and we'll keep it on file for future opportunities.
Send CVClick Apply on any role and email your CV and cover letter to our HR team.
Our HR team reviews applications within 5 working days. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by email.
One or two rounds — typically a phone screen followed by a panel interview with HR and the hiring manager.
Technical or psychometric assessments may be required for engineering, finance, and senior roles.
Successful candidates receive a formal offer. Onboarding includes orientation, HSEQ induction, and role-specific training.
I joined the Graduate Trainee Programme straight from university and within five years I was leading depot operations. NIPCO gave me the technical exposure and mentorship I needed to grow fast in this industry.
What I appreciate most is that NIPCO takes safety and compliance seriously — it's not just talk. We have real HSEQ structures, incident reporting tools, and management that genuinely listens when you raise concerns.
The finance team here is highly professional. We work to IFRS standards, support investor relations, and get exposure to the full P&L of a listed company. For a finance graduate, it's a brilliant grounding.
Browse our open roles or send a speculative application. Our HR team reviews every CV and will be in touch if there's a fit.