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Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2026

Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire & Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB)

Federal agency responsible for border control, passport issuance and immigration enforcement in Nigeria.

Official portal
Opens in new tab on recruitment.immigration.gov.ng

How to apply

How to apply for Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment

NIS recruitment is coordinated via CDCFIB (the unified Civil Defence / Correctional / Fire / Immigration Services Board). Apply through the CDCFIB portal when the window is open.

  1. Visit recruitment.immigration.gov.ng or cdcfib.gov.ng.
  2. Register, confirm your email, and log in.
  3. Select 'Nigeria Immigration Service' as the service of choice.
  4. Complete the biographical, educational and background sections.
  5. Upload scanned credentials and a recent passport photo.
  6. Submit and print the acknowledgement slip.

Eligibility

  • Nigerian citizen
  • Age 18-30 for most cadres (varies by rank)
  • Minimum SSCE for Assistant Immigration Officer (OND/HND/degree for higher cadres)
  • Medically and physically fit
  • Height: 1.65m (men), 1.60m (women)

Beware of recruitment scams. Nigeria Immigration Service never collects application fees. If anyone asks you to pay for a form, slot, or "guaranteed placement", it is fraud. Report to EFCC on 0809 326 3322 and apply only through the official portal link above.

Last updated 1 Oct 2026