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Updated April 2026

Stay Safe on NaijaJobPortal

Essential security guidance to protect yourself from job scams, identity theft, and fraud while searching or hiring in Nigeria.

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Safety Overview

Core safety principles every user should know

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NaijaJobPortal is committed to providing a safe platform for job seekers and employers. We actively monitor for suspicious activity — but your vigilance is our strongest tool.

Our Commitment

We continuously monitor listings, verify employers, and respond quickly to fraud reports. Your safety reports directly improve the platform for everyone.

Key Safety Principles

  • Never pay money to apply for a job — ever
  • Protect your personal and financial information
  • Research companies thoroughly before applying
  • Trust your instincts — if it feels wrong, walk away
  • Report suspicious activity immediately
  • Meet in safe, public, professional locations only

Safety Tips for Job Seekers

Protect yourself throughout the application process

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Before Applying

Research First

  • Verify the company has a legitimate website
  • Look for reviews online (Google, Glassdoor)
  • Confirm the physical address exists
  • Search for news about the company
  • Check their social media activity

During Application

Safe to share

  • Name, professional email, phone number
  • City and state (not full address)
  • Education and work history
  • Skills, certifications, LinkedIn profile

Never share

  • Bank account or credit card numbers
  • National ID, BVN, or passport copies
  • Social security or pension numbers
  • Any financial or tax information

Communication Safety

Warning Signs in Communications

  • Poor grammar and spelling throughout
  • Pressure to respond immediately
  • Requests to move off-platform quickly
  • Gmail/Yahoo instead of company email
  • Vague or evasive job descriptions

Verifying Job Offers

  • Get the offer in writing on company letterhead
  • Confirm all terms and conditions in detail
  • Research typical salaries for the role
  • Ask detailed questions about the company
  • Request time to consider — legitimate employers allow this

Safety Tips for Employers

Maintain trust and hire with confidence

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Posting Legitimate Jobs

  • Use your official company email domain
  • Provide detailed, accurate job descriptions
  • Include realistic salary ranges
  • Verify your company profile on NaijaJobPortal
  • Respond professionally and promptly to applications

Screening Candidates

Verification Best Practices

  • Verify employment history through references
  • Conduct background checks with candidate consent
  • Confirm educational qualifications
  • Check professional licences and certifications
  • Use structured, documented interview processes

Protecting Candidate Data

  • Store candidate data securely and encrypted
  • Collect only information necessary for the role
  • Comply with Nigerian data protection regulations
  • Delete data when no longer needed
  • Never share candidate information with third parties

Common Job Scams

Know what to watch out for

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Scammers constantly evolve their tactics. Knowing these common patterns is your best defence.

Advance Fee Fraud

Scammers charge you for:

  • Application processing fees
  • Background check fees
  • Training materials or kits
  • "Guaranteed" job placement
Legitimate employers NEVER charge applicants

Identity Theft

Personal info collected to:

  • Open fraudulent bank accounts
  • Apply for credit cards
  • File false tax returns
  • Commit other financial fraud
Never share ID documents early in process

Work-from-Home Scams

Watch for these tactics:

  • "Earn ₦500k/week easily"
  • Vague or missing job description
  • MLM or pyramid structure
  • Envelope stuffing schemes
If it sounds too good to be true, it is

Fake Cheque Scams

The pattern:

  • You receive a cheque for "equipment"
  • Asked to deposit and wire money back
  • Cheque bounces — you lose real money
  • Bank holds you responsible
Never deposit cheques from unknown sources

Reshipping Scams

Red flags:

  • Receive packages at your home
  • Repackage and forward to others
  • Often involves stolen goods
  • You can become legally liable
Avoid all "package forwarding" job offers

Phishing Scams

Watch for:

  • Fake NaijaJobPortal login pages
  • Urgent emails requesting credentials
  • Links to suspicious sites
  • Requests for account passwords
We NEVER ask for passwords via email

Red Flags to Watch For

Stop before engaging — check these warning signs

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Critical Warning

If you spot any of the following, stop all engagement and report the listing immediately.

Job Posting Red Flags

  • No company name or deliberately vague information
  • Unrealistically high salary for the role
  • Poor grammar, spelling errors throughout
  • Generic email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail)
  • Vague or copy-paste job descriptions
  • "Easy money" or "work from home" emphasis with no detail
  • Immediate hiring with no vetting process

Communication Red Flags

  • Urgent pressure to decide immediately
  • Requests to move communication off-platform
  • Any request for payment or financial information
  • Inconsistent details across messages
  • Reluctance to provide verifiable company details
  • Only mobile numbers provided — no landline

Interview Red Flags

  • Interview location is a private home or isolated area
  • No structured interview — immediate hire on the spot
  • Interviewer cannot answer basic company questions
  • Any request for payment during the interview
  • Inappropriate or personal questions unrelated to the job

Offer Red Flags

  • Job offer received without any interview
  • Immediate request for bank account details
  • No written offer or employment contract
  • Requests for upfront payment for equipment or uniform
  • Salary significantly above market rate
  • Vague start date or unclear job responsibilities

Protecting Your Personal Information

Know what to share, and when

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Safe to share in your CV / application

  • Full name and professional email
  • Phone number (consider a separate line)
  • City and state — not your full street address
  • LinkedIn or professional profile links
  • Education history and work experience
  • Skills, certifications, and portfolio

Share only after verifying the employer

  • Full home address
  • Date of birth
  • Emergency contacts
  • References — with their permission

Never share until a verified, signed offer is in hand

  • Bank account numbers of any kind
  • Credit or debit card information
  • National ID or BVN number
  • Passport number or copies
  • Tax identification or pension account numbers
  • Mother's maiden name or security question answers

CV Best Practices

  • Use a professional email — firstname.lastname@gmail.com
  • Include city and state only, not full street address
  • Omit date of birth, age, and marital status
  • Never include National ID, BVN, or passport numbers on your CV
  • Consider a dedicated job-search SIM card or Google Voice number
  • Regularly Google yourself to see what employers find

Safe Interview Practices

Prepare, verify, and protect yourself in person

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Before the Interview

  • Verify the interview location is a genuine business address
  • Research the interviewer on LinkedIn
  • Share the full details with a trusted person
  • Plan your transport route in advance
  • Charge your phone before leaving

Safe interview locations

  • Company offices during normal business hours
  • Professional co-working spaces
  • Hotel meeting rooms or business centres
  • Video interviews via Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet
  • Well-lit public coffee shops for preliminary chats

Unsafe interview locations — decline politely

  • Private residences or apartments
  • Isolated or remote areas
  • Hotel bedrooms (not meeting rooms)
  • Vehicles
  • Empty office buildings after hours

Virtual Interview Safety

  • Use only established platforms — Zoom, Teams, Google Meet
  • Verify meeting invites directly with the company
  • Do not click suspicious links in interview invitations
  • Choose a neutral, professional background
  • Test your equipment and connection beforehand

Payment & Financial Safety

Protect your money and bank accounts

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The Golden Rule

Never, under any circumstances, pay money to apply for or receive a job. Legitimate employers do not charge for applications, background checks, training, equipment, uniforms, or placement.

Salary Payment Red Flags

  • Request to cash a cheque and return the difference
  • Overpayment with request to wire money back
  • Payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency
  • Cheques from third-party companies
  • Requests to use your personal bank account for transactions
  • Commission-only roles disguised as salaried positions

What Legitimate Employers Do

  • Pay via direct deposit to your bank account
  • Provide pay slips and tax documentation
  • Withhold appropriate taxes per Nigerian law
  • Pay on a regular, predictable schedule
  • Never ask for your online banking login credentials

When to share banking information

Only after: receiving a written job offer → accepting the position → completing background checks → signing your employment contract. Ideally wait until your first day on the job.

How to Report Fraud & Scams

Act fast — your report protects others

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Reporting on NaijaJobPortal

  • Click the Report button on any suspicious job listing
  • Use the report function on employer profiles
  • Forward suspicious messages to our safety team
  • Email fraud@NaijaJobPortal.com.ng with full details

Include in your report

  • Link to the job post or user profile
  • Screenshots of all communications
  • Details of what made you suspicious
  • Any payment requests received
  • Full timeline of events

Nigerian Authorities

  • EFCC — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: efccnigeria.org
  • Nigerian Police Force — Cybercrime Unit: report at your nearest station
  • NCC — Nigerian Communications Commission: ncc.gov.ng

If You've Already Been Scammed

Take These Steps Immediately

  1. Stop all communication with the scammer now
  2. Call your bank immediately to freeze affected accounts
  3. File a police report at your nearest station
  4. Report to NaijaJobPortal — fraud@NaijaJobPortal.com.ng
  5. Report to EFCC with all evidence
  6. Change all account passwords immediately
  7. Monitor your bank statements closely for 90 days
  8. Save and document every communication as evidence

Seen Something Suspicious?

Your report keeps NaijaJobPortal safe for thousands of Nigerians. Act now — it takes less than a minute.

The 10 Golden Rules

Commit these to memory — they could save you from fraud

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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
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Never pay money to get a job — ever
3
Protect your personal and financial information
4
Research the company before you apply
5
Trust your instincts — if it feels wrong, walk away
6
Report suspicious activity immediately
7
Meet only in safe, professional, public locations
8
Keep communication on the platform initially
9
Verify everything — independently
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When in doubt, do not proceed

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