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Hire Top Nigerian Talent - HeadHunter.ng for Employers
Post jobs and hire verified Nigerian professionals across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and all 36 states. Free to get started, with AI-powered candidate matching, real-time analytics, and transparent salary ranges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does HeadHunter work for employers?
Create your employer account, post job listings, and start receiving applications from verified candidates. Our smart matching system helps surface the most relevant profiles for your roles.
How do you verify candidates?
Every candidate goes through email verification, ID checks, and work history review. We use AI to detect fake profiles and manually review suspicious accounts - resulting in a 98% verified profile rate.
How long does it take to receive applications?
Job postings are visible to relevant candidates immediately. You'll receive email notifications for each application. Most active roles start seeing applications within a few hours.
Is HeadHunter free for employers?
Posting a job is free to get started - no credit card required. We plan to introduce paid plans in future and will always give clear notice before anything changes.
What results can I realistically expect?
Results vary by role and market conditions, but our streamlined process helps companies hire more efficiently. With verified candidates and transparent communication, you can focus on finding the right fit faster.
Nigeria's most trusted hiring platform
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Respond within 7 days and rank higher in search.
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Recent ApplicationsView all →
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Abdul Ahmad
Sales Representative
New2h ago
MO
Michael O.
Accountant
Reviewed4h ago
AO
Amara Okafor
HSE Officer
New6h ago
See it in action
Post a job, meet your matches
The moment you post, HeadHunter surfaces verified, skill-tested candidates who fit - ready to invite in one tap. Try it below.
New job posting
Sales Representative
Lagos
Full-time
Top matches
Illustrative previewYour matches appear here
Post the job on the left to see verified candidates who fit - the same view you get the moment you post for real.
Hiring on HeadHunter
BlueBlack FitnessGreenTech SolutionsIke & Sons IndustriesTechNova Solutions
100% CAC-verified employers
Nationwide reach
AI-powered candidate matching
Why HeadHunter
HeadHunter vs others
How we compare to the platforms recruiters in Nigeria use today.
| Feature | HeadHunter | Others |
|---|---|---|
| ID + CAC verification | Built in | Limited or none |
| AI candidate matching | 50+ signals | Basic or none |
| Built-in skill assessments | Yes | Rare |
| Modern dashboard | Yes | Dated |
| Built-in messaging | Built in | Often paid |
ID + CAC verification
HeadHunter
Built in
Others
Limited or none
AI candidate matching
HeadHunter
50+ signals
Others
Basic or none
Built-in skill assessments
HeadHunter
Yes
Others
Rare
Modern dashboard
HeadHunter
Yes
Others
Dated
Built-in messaging
HeadHunter
Built in
Others
Often paid
Skill assessments
Verified skills, real people
Candidates take timed, server-scored tests on real skills before they hit your inbox. Pass or fail shows up next to the application.
01Live scores
Tests run on a live timer with single-use sessions. Candidates can't inspect answers, replay submissions, or write their own scores.
02Scoped to actual job skills
Each assessment targets one concrete skill (JavaScript, SQL, Banking Operations, etc), not a vague personality trait. 70% passes, and the score itself shows on the badge.
03Relevant ones surface first
Badges relevant to your role render in emerald; off-topic ones fade to neutral. You see what matters at a glance, not the candidate's full badge collection.
What you see on a candidate card
AO
Adaora Okafor
Frontend Developer · Lagos
Verified skills
Matches role:javascript92%Matches role:sql85%Other verified skill:customer service78%
Matches this roleOther verified skill
10
Skills available
15
Minutes per test
70%
To pass
Available assessments
JavaScript BasicsSQL FundamentalsMicrosoft ExcelPython BasicsCustomer ServiceDigital Marketing FundamentalsBusiness WritingBanking OperationsHR ManagementProcurement & Supply Chain
More assessments added monthly. Email [email protected] to request a skill.
How it works
From sign-up to first hire in 3 steps
No lengthy onboarding. No sales calls. Post, review, hire.
01
Post your job
Fill in your requirements. Set salary and requirements, HeadHunter handles the rest.
02
Read the scored applications
Every applicant comes with a fit score and skill assessments.
03
Make the offer
Message candidates inside HeadHunter. Schedule interviews. Hire.
What you get
Everything you need to hire smarter
Powerful tools built for Nigerian recruiters. Here's what you get on day one.
Backup path
Find Talent. Search the verified pool directly.
No wait - search the pool directly by skill, location, level, and experience. Verified employers only. Every candidate can opt out of search from their profile - the platform doesn't sell you a pool that didn't consent to being browsed.
#By skill#By location#By level
Try Find Talent →0 to 100
AI scored applications
Every applicant gets a 0 to 100 fit score. Read the 80+ ones first. Respond to everyone in one click.
#50+ signals
See it work →Pre-interview
Built-in skill assessments
Test candidates on real skills before the interview. Verified scores show next to the application.
#Verified scores
See how it works →Unlimited seats
Multi-recruiter team accounts
Add your hiring manager, your HR lead, your founder. Everyone reviews from the same inbox.
#Shared inbox
Set up your team →Live
Funnel analytics
See where applicants drop off: view, apply, shortlist, hire. Optimize the leaky step.
#Funnel view#Time to hire
View dashboard →Ranking signal
7-day reply guarantee (ranking boost)
Employers who respond within 7 days rank higher in candidate search and get 2× more applicants. A day-8 automatic nudge and a day-14 slow-response flag keep the pipeline honest.
#Day 8 nudge#Day 14 flag
How it works →Verified candidates
ID + NIN verified
256-bit encrypted
Industry benchmark
See how much screening time you save
Every applicant arrives ID-verified, so you skip the manual verification work. Based on industry-average verification time - adjust the sliders to see your estimate.
5
1 position50 positions
50
10 applicants200 applicants
How we got here
5 × 50 applicants × 10 min saved42h
42h × ₦5,000/hr recruiter cost₦208,333
Estimated annual savings
₦210,000
across 5 positions
Assumes ₦5,000/hr fully-loaded recruiter cost (Nigerian mid-market mid-2026 estimate). Rounded to the nearest ₦5,000.
Recruiter hours saved
42hVerification coverage
100%Verification time: industry average of around 10 minutes per applicant for ID and credential checks, valued at a fully-loaded ₦5,000/hr Nigerian mid-market recruiter cost.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
The things every recruiter asks before signing up.
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