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Explore official internship programmes that Nigerian applicants can consider. Build practical skills, strengthen your CV, and learn in an international workplace.
Last checked: 2 November 2026. These are programme directories, not a promise that every placement is open or accepts every nationality. Check each vacancy's citizenship, residence, education, language, and travel requirements.
African Union Internship Programme
Who can apply: Nationals of AU member states, including Nigeria. The programme page lists ages 22–32 and final-year undergraduates, postgraduate students, or graduates. The individual vacancy controls.
Funding and timing: The current AU posting is unpaid: interns cover travel, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance. It lists a closing date of 31 December 2026; confirm on the official posting before applying.
Read AU eligibility and application instructions · Check the current AU posting
ECOWAS Young Graduates Immersion Programme
Who can apply: Citizens of ECOWAS member states, including Nigeria. The 2027 call requires applicants to be 32 or younger with a relevant degree from a recognized institution.
Funding and timing: A paid, one-year professional placement in ECOWAS institutions and agencies. Applications for the 2027 cohort ran from 31 July to 31 August 2026 and are now closed. Watch the official portal for the next intake.
Read the official ECOWAS call · Visit the programme portal
UNICEF Internships
Who can apply: Students and graduates aged 18 or older who are enrolled in a degree or graduated within the past two years. Nigerian applicants should check each vacancy for any local residence or nationality restrictions.
Funding and timing: A monthly stipend is provided. Travel support may be available when funded. Placements normally last 6–26 weeks; vacancies appear throughout the year.
UNDP Internships
Who can apply: Master's students, final-year bachelor's students, and recent graduates who can start within one year of graduation. Nigerian applicants must meet the requirements of the advertised role.
Funding and timing: In-person and remote roles are advertised individually. A stipend applies under UNDP's funding rules; check what other costs you must cover.
Read UNDP internship requirements
CERN openlab Summer Student Programme
Who can apply: Candidates of all nationalities, including Nigerians. The most recently published criteria require bachelor's or master's students with a strong computing background and at least three years of university study by the programme start.
Funding and timing: The 2026 programme offered a daily allowance and travel contribution. That summer has ended. Watch the official page for the next call and updated terms; this is not an open 2026 vacancy.
Check CERN openlab eligibility and the next intake
AIESEC Global Talent
Who can apply: AIESEC in Nigeria connects students and graduates to international internships. Skills, age limits, nationality acceptance, and work permission requirements depend on the placement.
Costs and timing: Check each role's pay, programme fees, insurance, travel, and accommodation arrangements with AIESEC Nigeria before committing.
Start with AIESEC Nigeria · Browse Global Talent
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