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ARRIVES participant Dominic loads farming supplies onto his motorbike as part of his work running a pig farming business in Nigeria.

Resources

Browse our helpful guides and research on job and business opportunities in Nigeria, reintegration services available for returnees, and trends in the Nigerian labour market.

Sector guides

Our sector guides explore business and employment opportunities in some of Nigeria’s fastest-growing industries. They provide information on the kinds of roles available, opportunities for entrepreneurs, market challenges, and typical costs involved in starting a business.

These guides are just a starting point. If you are interested in a different industry, ARRIVES will support you to explore opportunities that match your skills, experience and goals. Get in touch to discuss what might be right for you.

Delivery services

Nigeria’s on-demand delivery sector is growing rapidly as more and more people want everyday products delivered to their door. Discover how you can turn convenience into opportunity.

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Electronics repair

Nigeria’s electronics repair sector offers real opportunities to earn–whether through phone repair services, spare parts sales, or e-waste recycling. Discover how you can turn what’s broken into a business or career.

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Poultry farming

Poultry farming is an important part of Nigeria’s agricultural economy, with consumption expected to grow rapidly in the coming decades. Discover how you can hatch an exciting career.

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Cassava

Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava, and demand for staples like garri keeps growing at home and abroad. Discover how you can put down roots in a growing industry.

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Sesame farming

Nigeria is the third-largest producer of sesame in Africa, and strong demand from Asia and the Middle East makes it one of the country's most promising non-oil exports. Discover how sesame can open doors for you.

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Furniture

From carpentry to upholstery, Nigeria’s furniture sector is growing steadily and offers exciting opportunities for skilled work and business development. Learn how you can craft a successful career in furniture.

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Solar energy

The future is bright for Nigeria’s solar power sector, with rising demand for reliable and affordable energy across the country. Learn how you can shine in this growing green industry.

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Fish farming

Nigeria is the largest fish consumer in Africa and its fisheries sector offers major opportunities for entrepreneurs. Learn how you can cast your net into fish farming in Nigeria.

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Tailoring and fashion

Nigeria's tailoring and fashion sector runs from small roadside alteration shops to high-end fashion houses, and demand keeps rising with the country's strong culture of style and celebration. Discover how you can tailor a career to fit.

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Our research

ARRIVES conducts research to provide useful insights for people considering returning to Nigeria, as well as for organisations and stakeholders working in return and reintegration support.

Nigeria reintegration ecosystem mapping

This report explores the support available in Nigeria for returning migrants—from entrepreneurship support to psychosocial care—highlighting strengths and opportunities to improve coordination between organisations providing reintegration services.

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Nigerian labour market analysis

This report analyses opportunities and gaps in the Nigerian labour market, which skills are in highest demand, and how returnees can make the most of experience gained abroad when looking for jobs in Nigeria.

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Interested in learning more?

If something in our reports sparked your interest, feel free to reach out to the ARRIVES team to learn more about voluntary return, job and business opportunities in Nigeria, or to discuss partnership opportunities.

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