Lagos, Nigeria
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
April 16, 2026
Job Description:
What’s the role
Join us as a Graduate at Shell in Nigeria where you will embark on a comprehensive 3-year program designed to develop future leaders.
The Graduate Recruitment within Shell follows a standard global methodology used to attract, select, and place our best talent within the various Shell businesses. For 2026, we are recruiting post-NYSC graduates for the following areas:
- Engineering (Chemical, Petrochemical, Mechanical, Civil, Production)
- Geoscience
- Commercial
What you’ll be doing
You will showcase your capacity to analyze situations and propose purposeful solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals – adaptability to changing environments, learner mindset, drive to deliver results – and collaborate and nurture relationships as you work effectively with a diverse team. You will work with experienced colleagues and will share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will provide you with the support you need to grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.
Read more about our strategy here: Our strategy | Shell Global
What you bring
We are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation. You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is essential, using them to refine ideas and outcomes.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Program:
You must have graduated (Bachelor’s or Master’s) before your start date
You must have less than three years of work experience.
You must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
You must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Please indicate your NYSC Certificate or NYSC Exemption in your CV.
Submitting more than one application will lead to automatic disqualification of all your applications.
Application window closes on April 25, 2026.