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Free CV maker for jobs in Nigeria

A ready-written CV for your job, in the format Nigerian employers expect, as an A4 PDF.

Nigerian employers look for a few things that a US-style resume leaves out: your NYSC status, your degree class, and your secondary school certificates. A clear, two-page A4 CV with these in the right place stands out from a crowded pile.

Resume Star starts you with a CV already written for your job. Replace the sample details with your own and download a clean A4 PDF to email or upload.

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How to write a CV for Nigeria

  1. Two A4 pages is enough. Graduates can use one page. Experienced professionals rarely need more than two.
  2. Show your NYSC status. List your service year and place of primary assignment, or say "NYSC discharge certificate" or "exemption certificate". Most employers screen for it.
  3. Give your degree and class. For example "B.Sc. Accounting, Second Class Upper, University of Lagos". Add professional certifications such as ICAN, CIPM or COREN with the year.
  4. Include secondary school certificates briefly. One line for WAEC or NECO (SSCE) is enough once you have a degree.
  5. Start with a short professional summary. Three or four lines on your experience and the role you want are stronger than a long career objective.
  6. Personal details are optional. State of origin, date of birth and marital status are traditional on Nigerian CVs, but most private-sector employers no longer need them. Add them only if the job advert asks.
  7. Keep references short. Two referees with their title and phone number, or "Available on request".

What to include and what to leave out

Include
  • Professional summary
  • Work experience, most recent first
  • Degree and class
  • NYSC status
  • Professional certifications
  • WAEC or NECO in one line
  • Key skills
Leave out
  • Photo, unless asked
  • Religion
  • Long career objective
  • Date of birth and state of origin, unless the advert asks

Start from a CV written for your job

Each template comes with sample wording for the role. Replace it with your own details, and rename, reorder or remove any section.

Over 50 more templates to pick from after you sign up.

Frequently asked questions

Should I include NYSC on my CV?

Yes. Most Nigerian employers ask for it. Put it in its own line under education or in a short "NYSC" section, with the year and place of primary assignment.

Do I need to include my state of origin?

Usually not. It's traditional, but most private employers don't need it. Include it if the job advert or a government application asks for it.

Is Resume Star free in Nigeria?

Yes. You can build your CV and download unlimited PDFs for free.

Hiring practices vary between employers and industries. When a job advert asks for something specific, follow the advert.

Build your CV with Resume Star

Start from a sample written for your job, replace the details with your own, and download a polished PDF in minutes.

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