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About NIS jobs
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) handles border control, passports, visas and residence permits, with officers at airports, seaports, land borders and passport offices nationwide. It's a sought-after federal career.
Applying via CDCFIB
NIS recruitment is coordinated centrally by the CDCFIB (which also handles NSCDC, Fire and Correctional). Apply on recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng, select Nigeria Immigration Service, and choose your cadre.
Cadres
NIS recruits across cadres from Assistant (O'Level) levels up to Inspectorate and Officer (OND/NCE/HND/degree) cadres. Choose the cadre matching your qualifications.
Eligibility
Nigerian citizen, valid NIN, the relevant education for your cadre, within the age limits (some Immigration Assistant roles cap nearer 30), meeting height/medical standards, and of good character. Apply to one cadre only.
Recruitment vs services
This page is about jobs at NIS. If you instead need a passport, visa, CERPAC or other immigration service, that's different — see our Nigeria Immigration Service services guide.
Tips
- Apply via CDCFIB, select NIS.
- Match your cadre to your qualifications.
- Confirm the current open cycle.
About Immigration Service jobs
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) handles passports, visas, residence permits and border control — so its personnel manage migration and man the country's air, land and sea borders. A career here appeals to those drawn to national security, border management and public service. Recruitment is coordinated by CDCFIB alongside the other paramilitary agencies, so “Immigration recruitment” runs through the same central process.
How to apply (via CDCFIB)
You apply for Immigration through the official CDCFIB portal (recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng), selecting the NIS as your chosen service and the specific cadre. The process is free, uses your NIN and phone as your application ID, and allows only one agency application per cycle. After applying, expect shortlisting, a CBT and physical screening. Confirm a cycle is open and use only the official portal — Immigration jobs are a frequent target for recruitment scams.
Eligibility and cadres
NIS recruits across cadres matched to qualifications — broadly, Assistant-grade roles for O'Level/diploma holders up through officer cadres for graduates. Standard paramilitary requirements apply: Nigerian by birth, the relevant age band (note some Immigration Assistant roles use a narrower upper limit closer to 30), height and medical fitness standards, and good character. Match your qualification to the right cadre before applying, and read the current advert for the exact figures, since they vary by cadre and cycle.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment?
Through the CDCFIB portal (recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng) — create a profile, select 'Nigeria Immigration Service', choose your cadre, and submit when a cycle is open.
Does NIS recruit on its own portal?
No — NIS recruitment is coordinated by the CDCFIB, alongside NSCDC, the Fire Service and the Correctional Service; you use the CDCFIB portal.
What are the NIS cadres?
From Assistant cadres (O'Level) up to Inspectorate and Officer cadres (OND/NCE/HND/degree) — choose the one matching your qualifications.
What's the age limit for immigration recruitment?
Within the general 18–35 range, though some Immigration Assistant roles cap nearer 30 — confirm the exact limit in the current official notice.
Is immigration recruitment the same as getting a passport?
No — recruitment is about working for NIS; for passports, visas and other services see our separate Nigeria Immigration Service services guide.
How do I apply for Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment?
Through the official CDCFIB portal (recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng), selecting NIS as your chosen service and the specific cadre. It's free, uses your NIN and phone as your ID, and allows only one agency application per cycle. Expect shortlisting, a CBT and physical screening afterward.
What does the Nigeria Immigration Service do?
It handles passports, visas, residence permits and border control — managing migration and manning Nigeria's air, land and sea borders. A career suits those drawn to national security, border management and public service.
Who is eligible for Immigration recruitment?
Nigerians by birth meeting the age band (some Immigration Assistant roles use a narrower upper limit closer to 30), height and medical-fitness standards, good character, and the educational qualification for the cadre — O'Level/diploma for Assistant grades up to a degree for officer cadres.
Is Immigration recruitment done through CDCFIB?
Yes — the Nigeria Immigration Service is one of the four agencies CDCFIB recruits for, so you apply through the central CDCFIB portal, choosing NIS as your service.
Is there an age limit for Immigration recruitment?
Yes — the general paramilitary band is around 18–35, but some Immigration Assistant roles apply a narrower upper limit closer to 30. Confirm the exact limit for your cadre in the official advert.