Best 25 Companies to Work in Nigeria in 2023

Recently, LinkedIn published a list of companies that it considers to be the best employers. The job search platform revealed the metrics used for this rating and they include : 

• The provision of an environment that supports career growth.

• Advancement of former and existing employees.

• Available network opportunities

• Company's stability

• Employee presence within the country.

• Educational background

• Company affinity

• Diversity and Inclusion

The companies

LinkedIn says there are 25 of them with Ernst&Young, MTN, and sterling bank topping the list. 

EY - Ernst and Young

Ernst and Young, established in 1989 is a global professional services company that provides its clients and customers with audit, advisory, tax, and transaction advisory services. The organization operates 700 branches in more than 150 countries and is currently one of the biggest professional firms in the world. Other services offered by the company include: 

• Climate change and sustainability services

• Strategy, transaction, and transformation consulting

• Tax function operations

• Technology transformation

• Business transformation

MTN

The popular slogan with MTN is "Everywhere you go." The telecommunications company is a popular one that has been around since 1994 providing several African countries with mobile phone, internet, and digital services. MTN currently has more than 280 million subscribers and is recognized as the largest mobile network operator in Africa.  

Sterling Bank Plc

Sterling Bank is a financial company that offers different banking services ranging from personal banking to investment banking to capital market activities. The company was founded in 1960 and it has grown immensely to have about 141 business offices with its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, and over 654 ATMs. 

Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an African tech company that is committed to providing its customers with swift payment systems. Services offered by the company include: 

• Everyday payment for individuals

• Payment solutions for SMEs and Corporates. 

• Payment cards and tokens 

• Payment solutions for industries

The company currently operates in Nigeria, Germany, Kenya, Uganda, and Gambia. Other brands connected to the Interswitch Group are Verve and Quickteller. 

First Bank of Nigeria 

First Bank of Nigeria is a financial institution that provides banking services for both personal and business purposes. Other services made available by the bank are Private Banking, Loan calculator, Antifraud, BVN, security tips, and secure code. FBN is recognized as the premier bank in West Africa. 

Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank was established in 1969 but started off in Nigeria in 1999. The bank provides banking solutions by offering services such as accounts and deposits, loans, credit cards, investments, mortgages, and insurance. SCB has about 22 branches in Nigeria with ATMs in each. 

NNPC Limited

NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Commission) is a global energy company that oversees the affairs of Nigeria's Oil and Gas resources. The company is heavily focused on integrity, excellence, and sustainability. 

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)

Eko Electricity Distribution is a power distribution company in Lagos that is responsible for the supply of electricity to the southern part of Lagos and Agabara in Ogun state. With over 489,233 customers, 11 business units, and 3,247 employees, EKEDC is dedicated to satisfying its customers by offering services such as metering, connection, and relocation. 

British American Tobacco

BAT (British American Tobacco) is the most recognized manufacturer of cigarettes in the world. The company only produces reduced-risk products, markets the products responsibly, and ensures youth access prevention. The company operates across six continents and has more than 50,000 employees. BAT says its ambition is to have 50 million consumers of its non-combustible products before 2030. 

IKEDC - Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company

IKEDC is another power distribution company in Lagos state, Nigeria supplying over 1,000,000 people with electricity. Services of the Ikeja Electricity company include meter provision, meter activation, and dissemination of tariff information. 

Nestle

Nestle Nigeria Plc is a food and beverage company in Africa that has been existing for more than 156 years. Over the years, the company has continued to please its consumers by providing products that meet their needs. Some of the products made by Nestle include Goldenmorn, Nido, Milo, Nescafe, Cerelac, Ideal, Carnation, and Maggi. 

ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil is a natural gas company that is committed to providing affordable and sustainable energy solutions. The services offered by the oil and gas company include energy supply, materials for modern living, lower-emission transportation, and providing industrial solutions. The organization is a global one with footprints in more than 50 countries. 

AB InBev

AB InBev - (Anheuser Busch InBev) is a prominent drink company with about 500 brands which is recognized and sold in more than 100 countries. Some of these brands include Budweiser, Castle, Becks, Corona, and more. 

United Bank of Africa

UBA is a Pan-African financial services company that offers various values which include Digital banking, Internet banking, Mobile banking, Chat banking, SME banking, loans, and Investments. The company has global recognition in 20 African countries with a large and impressive customer base. 

IHS Towers

IHS Towers is a mobile telecommunications provider with operations across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company drives the business towards a sustainable approach, making a good impact on the community in which it belongs and improving the quality and availability of communication infrastructures. 

SLB - Schlumberger

SLB is a multinational technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA with operations in more than 120 countries. The products and services provided by the company include scaling new energy systems, well construction, integrated services and consulting, training, carbon capture utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), Oil and Gas cloud solutions, Oil and Gas on-premise solutions, Data solutions, and more. As of 22, SLB was the world's largest offshore drilling company. 

Halliburton

Halliburton is a global energy company that has been around for about 104 years consistently creating innovative technology products that will enhance the process of living and provide opportunities to have a sustainable future. The company provides a variety of services which include integrated we'll interventions, Artificial lift, specialty chemicals, reservoir, and production consulting. 

Shell

Shell is a popular and top-tier petroleum company. It is recognized as one of the world's largest petroleum industries with operations in 99 countries including Nigeria. The company has a vast portfolio of businesses which includes upstream, downstream, and integration. Also, it produces about 3.7 million barrels of oil per day across all of its 44,000 service stations globally. 

Total Energies

Total Energies is a petroleum business company that explores, produces, and markets various forms of energy such as biofuel, natural gas, and green gases. 

Also, the company has engaged in several projects which include transforming north sea wind into energy and integrating a petrochemical complex with a SATORP refinery.

TGI Group

Tropical General Investments is a global company with diversified interests and investments established in Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, UAE, the Republic of Benin, and other countries. TGI can boast of about 100 leading brands in Agric products, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, Home-care products, and consumer packaged goods. 

Konga

Founded in 2012, Konga is a Nigerian e-commerce company that operates as a marketplace and encourages third-party sales. The company runs its own delivery and network services, making it easy for customers to purchase whatever they want. Over the years, Konga has launched various services and products ranging from Konga Pay to Konga Express. 

Huawei

Huawei is an ICT company that produces a wide range of smart devices such as tablets, smartphones, personal computers, earbuds, routers, wristwatches, and more. Also, they provide digital services such as enterprise websites, digital power websites, and cloud websites. 

Wema Bank

Wema Bank is a Nigerian financial institution that offers several banking services to individuals, businesses, and government agencies. These services include loans, savings accounts, deposit accounts, mobile banking, internet banking, fixed deposits, and ATM services. 

9mobile

9mobile, formerly known as Etisalat is a telecommunications company headquartered in Lagos. It provides call and internet services to its subscribers and offers various packages to suit their purses.

Deutsche Post DHL Group

DHL is a vibrant logistics company that specializes in international shipping, courier services, and transportation. Its main services include parcel and document shipping, freight shipping, logistics solutions, and special expertise. The company has over 380,000 employees across 220 countries worldwide. Per year, DHL delivers about 1,818,000,000 parcels using 112,460 vehicles and 19,400 E-bikes.