The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced seven new job vacancies at its embassy in Abuja and consulate general in Lagos, with salaries paid in United States Dollars (USD). According to the vacancy list retrieved from the US Department of State’s official Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal, successful candidates could earn up to N81.7 million annually, depending on the role.
Available Positions and Salaries
The open positions include the Community Liaison Office (CLO) Coordinator at the Consulate General in Lagos, restricted to US Eligible Family Members (USEFMs), with a salary of $54,485 per year (estimated N74.7 million). The Agricultural Specialist role at the Embassy in Abuja is open to all interested candidates and offers $37,955 per year (estimated N52 million), with a closing date of July 24, 2026.
Other positions include the Visa Assistant (Team Lead) in Lagos, open to Mission employees and eligible family members, with a salary of $25,357 per year (estimated N34.8 million), closing July 27, 2026. The Emerging Voices Exchanges Coordinator (Public Engagement Assistant) in Abuja, open to all, also pays $25,357 per year and closes August 4, 2026.
Additional Openings
The Procurement Agent and Surveillance Detection Coordinator roles, both in Abuja and open to all, each offer $19,951 per year (estimated N27.3 million), with closing dates of August 4, 2026. The Accounts Payable Technician/Alternate Cashier position in Lagos, also open to all, pays $19,951 per year and closes August 6, 2026.
According to the US Embassy, all applications must be submitted online through the ERA portal. Paper resumes or CVs sent via email will not be considered. First-time users must create an ERA account by providing their email addresses and setting up security questions.
Application Guidelines
The embassy has emphasized strict compliance with the online application process. The system automatically filters out non-compliant submissions. Interested candidates are advised to apply before the respective deadlines to avoid disqualification.
In related news, the US Embassy has previously warned Nigerians about the proper use of B1/B2 visas, noting that misuse could lead to permanent bans. The embassy reiterated that these visas are intended solely for temporary business, tourism, and family visits.
