The hiring of Nigerian nationals who have been educated abroad and want to return to work in Nigeria (or "International Recruiting") is viewed as a key corporate strategic initiative for ExxonMobil's subsidiaries in Nigeria. Most of these candidates are drawn from the technical disciplines - Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Facilities, Metallurgical, etc) and Geosciences, but a few candidates with Business degrees have been hired for Accounting and Procurement positions.

Candidates may be identified by ExxonMobil campus recruiting teams in the USA, the UK, Canada, etc. or they may be identified simply by submitting their resume via this Website. Candidates are evaluated against qualifications for vacant positions, their desire to work in the specified work location, and legal eligibility to work in Nigeria. The local Nigerian business line is then notified of the suitable candidates. To ensure equity and fair play, all candidates participate in the same aptitude testing, skill testing, and interviews as applied in the local recruiting process and as described in the Recruiting Process section of this Website.

Relocation Policy for International Hires

A Nigerian national employee hired from outside the country will be entitled to the following:

a) A one-time Relocation Allowance:

Single Status:  150% of monthly basic salary
Married Status: 175% of monthly basic salary

b) One-Way Air Ticket for self, legal spouse, and company recognized dependants.

c) 90 days of lodging and boarding in Company staff house/hotel (with the exception of offshore Company accommodation) or full per diem in lieu (in line with prevailing per diem rates). International hires will not be eligible for Rent Allowance during this period.  

d) Lodging: An employee that does not claim per diem shall be provided with full company accommodation for self and recognized dependants for 90 days or Reimbursement of Hotel lodging and Boarding expenses of employee for 90 days.

e) Transportation of Personal Effects

Sea Shipment:

- 20ft Container for Single
- 40ft Container for Married  

OR

Air Shipment (Unaccompanied Air Cargo):

- 1,300kg for Single
- 3,500kg for Married      

OR

Air Shipment (Accompanied as excess luggage):

- 4 pieces of 25kg each equivalent to a total of 100kg

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