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10 Best Companies To Work For In Nigeria

10 Best Companies To Work For In Nigeria

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Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa and seventh globally with an estimated 170 million people and it is found in West Africa. It is the second- largest economy in Africa. It is also a multi-party democracy under the leadership of President Muhammad Buhari.

Based on a range of factors such as employee satisfaction, career growth and professional-social life balance among others, the following are considered some of the best companies to work for in the West African nation.

Sources; Maps of World, The Business Aim,   Jobberman.com

Deloitte Nigeria
Deloitte Nigeria employees (Image: twitter.com)

Deloitte

Deloitte Nigeria is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, which has its headquarters in New York, USA. It was established by Mr. Akintola Williams in 1952 and has its headquarters in Lagos.  It offers professional services in financial advisory, tax, auditing, consultancy and other financial-related services to both government and private firms and agencies.

It invests greatly in its staff in building them in an excellence environment that develops them into all-rounded individuals who are able to competitively impact in the larger Nigerian society, both socially and professionally.

Nigerian Breweries
Nigerian Breweries executives at an event (Image: dailypost.ng)

Nigerian Breweries

This is the oldest beer brewing company in Nigeria. It was launched in 1946 and has its headquarters in Iganmu House, Abebe Village in Lagos. It produces Lager beer, no-alcoholic malt drinks, Legend Extra Stout, Malta and bottles a wide range of soft drinks under the Schweppes brand. Its market stretches across West Africa. The giant Nigeria beer manufacturer provides a great working environment for its employees in several ways. These include competitive salaries, good working tools and amicable junior-senior staff interactions.

Chevron Nigeria
A truck refilling at a Chevron gas station in Lagos, Nigeria (Image: naija247news.com)

Chevron Nigeria Limited.

This is one of the largest oil exploration companies in Nigeria. It was launched in 1913 and engages in production, blending, manufacturing and marketing of oil and its products. It also undertakes oil ventures in partnership with state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Chevron provides a culture of diversity, integrity and creativity to its employees, besides being an equal opportunity employer. To meet the needs of the Nigerian population, the company offers compensation and other benefit programs that are competitive within the Nigerian and international labor market.

Guinness Nigeria CEO and employees at a product launch (Image: brandcrunch.com.ng)
Guinness Nigeria CEO and employees at a product launch (Image: brandcrunch.com.ng)

Guinness Nigeria Plc

This is a member of Diageo Plc, the global leader in premium drinks business, from the United Kingdom. It has vast production lines in alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. It was founded in 1962 and was the first ever Guinness production plant to be based outside Ireland and Great Britain. Guinness Nigeria provides a conducive working environment for its employees, where they learn and grow on their jobs.  It rewards its employees based on their individual contributions to the success of the company.

Fidelity Bank Employees (image: fabmagazineonline.com)
Fidelity Bank Employees (image: fabmagazineonline.com)

Fidelity Bank Plc

This is a commercial bank duly licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, that was founded in 1988.  It has its headquarters in Lagos. It is one of the best banks to work for in Nigeria. Fidelity Bank offers the best healthy management policies for its employees that help enhance their well-being, both at work and in their social lives.

The Management Team of Drugfield Pharmaceuticals Ltd (image: drugfieldpharma.com)
The Management Team of Drugfield Pharmaceuticals Ltd (image: drugfieldpharma.com)

Drugfield Pharmaceutical

This a drug manufacturer was launched in 1991. It claims to provide a ‘home away from home’ environment for its employees, whereby it encourages its staff to live as one big family. This has proven to a plus for its business as it gives an enabling environment where the employees are able to work and deliver greater results.

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Image: techloy.com

Konga.com

The Nigerian online retail and marketing company was launched in 2012, with headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. It offers retail services to customers in fashion, books, children’s items and home appliances among others. In March last year, Kong.com was recognized in the ‘Great Place to work in Nigeria Awards,’ as an acceptance for providing great working environment for its employees.

Unilever Nigeria factory in Nigeria (Image: fmcgng.com)
Unilever Nigeria factory in Nigeria (Image: fmcgng.com)

Unilever Nigeria Plc

This is a subsidiary of Unilever, the global British-Dutch consumer goods manufacturer. In line with its desire to improve the livelihoods of people globally, Unilever Nigeria offers its employees the opportunity to be part of the process. This improves their livelihoods and those of the locals. In 2014, the company was ranked number one in the 2014 Universum Employer Brand Rankings, Nigeria. This was in recognition of offering its employees the best working environment.

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Image: today.ng

DHL Express Nigeria

This subsidiary of global logistical giant DHL was launched in Nigeria in 1978. It was the first African subsidiary by DHL. It has its headquarters in Lagos. DHL Express Nigeria has talent management structures for its employees, and accords them great conditions to thrive and optimize on their input at work.

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Image: twitter.com

Insight Communications Limited

This is one of the largest advertising agencies in Nigeria and the West African region. It was founded in 1979 and is owned by Troyka Holdings Limited. It has its headquarters in Lagos. It also offers services in media planning, digital content creation and marketing among others. In 2015, Insight Communications Limited was ranked among the top three companies to work for in Nigeria. It was the only advertising company to make the list that was undertaken by Jobberman and Ventures Africa.