Organization: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Position: Legal Officer
Category: Professionals and Skilled Workers
Location: Nigeria
Age Requirement: 18–40 years
Application Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Fee: Free
Job Summary
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is inviting qualified professionals to apply under its Professionals and Skilled Workers recruitment category. Law is one of the professional fields listed in the current recruitment exercise.
Qualified legal professionals interested in contributing their expertise to the Commission should review the eligibility requirements and apply through the official recruitment portal.
Educational and Professional Requirements
Applicants interested in the Legal Officer position should possess:
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognised institution.
- A qualifying certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
- A valid Call to Bar certificate and enrolment as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
- A valid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate.
- Membership of a relevant professional association, where applicable, is an added advantage.
Important: The EFCC recruitment announcement lists Law among the eligible professional areas but does not specify the exact legal qualifications or professional registration requirements for this role. The qualifications above reflect the standard professional pathway for legal practitioners in Nigeria and should be confirmed against the detailed requirements on the official recruitment portal.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens.
- Be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Declare all academic and professional qualifications.
- Be medically fit and provide evidence of fitness from a government-approved hospital.
- Have no tattoos on any part of the body.
- Have no criminal record.
- Demonstrate good character and integrity.
- Hold an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
A valid National Driver’s Licence is an added advantage for applicants in the Professionals and Skilled Workers category.
Documents to Prepare
Applicants should prepare the relevant documents, including:
- Passport photograph.
- Birth certificate or declaration of age.
- Indigene certificate or local government certificate.
- LL.B degree certificate.
- Nigerian Law School qualifying certificate.
- Call to Bar certificate, where applicable.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Professional membership certificate, where applicable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply below USING APPLY ONLINE NOW BUTTON
Application Deadline: 1 November 2026.
Important Notice: EFCC recruitment is completely free. Applicants should submit only one application. Multiple applications or false information may result in disqualification. Avoid anyone requesting payment in exchange for recruitment assistance.