| NiYA Gigs — National Freelance Platform
Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) |
| STATUS: OPEN — No Closing Date (Permanently Open) |
| SECTOR: Employment & Job Creation | Digital Economy |
| WHO CAN APPLY: All Nigerian youth with any marketable skill — graphic design, writing, software development, video editing, social media management, virtual assistance, marketing, artisan trades, and more. No degree required. |
| WHAT YOU RECEIVE: Government-backed national freelance marketplace connecting skilled youth to paid gigs from Nigerian and international clients. Escrow payment system protects both parties. Verified profiles. Build income from any location in Nigeria. |
| GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: National — digital platform. Clients can be from anywhere in the world; payment received locally in naira. |
| BENEFIT / VALUE: Access to paid freelance jobs locally and globally. Income earned in naira. Escrow payment protection. Verified freelance career profile. |
| APPLY HERE: https://gigs.niya.gov.ng |
| HOW TO APPLY — STEP BY STEP:
1. Visit the platform at https://gigs.niya.gov.ng 2. Click ‘Register as a Freelancer’ (or ‘Register as a Client’ if you want to post jobs). 3. Enter your name, email address, and create a password. 4. Complete your profile: upload a photo, write a short bio, and list your skills and experience. 5. Browse available Gigs posted by clients — filter by category, budget, or timeline. 6. Apply for Gigs that match your skills by submitting a proposal and your quoted rate. 7. Once a client accepts your proposal, complete the work and submit it. Payment is released from escrow upon client approval. NOTE: Registration is free. As of February 2026, over 40,000 Nigerian youth are registered on the platform. Launched by President Tinubu at State House on December 9, 2025. |
