Deloitte is one of the big four, and in Nigeria that name carries real weight on a CV. The firm does audit, tax, consulting and risk advisory out of its offices in Lagos and Abuja, and every year it pulls in a fresh crop of graduates through its early careers intake. If you are leaving school and you want a proper professional launchpad, this is one worth chasing. Here is how the whole thing works and how to put in a clean application.
Why Graduates Target Deloitte
The pull is simple. You get trained to a global standard, you work on real client problems early, and the brand opens doors for years afterward. Plenty of Nigerian finance and consulting leaders started out exactly here. The pay is decent for an entry role, but honestly the bigger prize is the experience and the network you build in those first two or three years.
Who Deloitte Is Looking For
The graduate intake is built for people early in their careers. In most cycles you will need:
- A good first degree, often second class upper, from any recognised university
- NYSC either completed or close to it
- Strong results and a clear reason you want this field rather than any job
- Solid communication, because consulting is half brainwork and half explaining it to clients
Your course of study matters less than people think. Accounting and economics graduates apply in droves, but engineers, lawyers and science graduates get in too when their thinking is sharp.
Sort Your Documents Before You Start
Have your CV, degree result, NYSC document and a valid ID ready before the form opens. A clean one-page CV with real achievements beats three pages of fluff every time. If you want the full list, we laid it out in our guide on the documents every Nigerian applicant should have ready.
How to Apply on the Official Portal
Deloitte posts its graduate and experienced roles on its own careers site. You create a profile, pick the role, attach your CV and submit. One email, one profile, and keep it active because that is where interview invites land. The official careers page sits at deloitte.com/ng/en/careers. Apply there and skip any other link.
The Assessment Stages
Do not expect a single form and a phone call. Deloitte runs online assessments first, often numerical and situational judgement style, then a case or group exercise, then interviews. The online test trims the list hard, so prepare for it like it matters. Our guide on how to prepare for recruitment aptitude tests carries straight over to this format.
When the Window Opens
The graduate intake runs on cycles, usually tied to the academic calendar, so it is not open every day of the year. As at the time of writing, the right move is to check the careers page yourself instead of trusting a date some blog copied months ago. Set a profile alert if the site offers one. That way you hear the moment a role drops.
Avoid the Scammers
Deloitte does not charge you to apply, and no real staff member will ask for money to push your CV forward. If anyone demands a fee for a slot or an interview, walk away. Every genuine step happens through the official careers portal and your verified email. Nothing else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an accounting degree? No. Many roles welcome any discipline, though finance and consulting tracks lean toward numerate courses.
Is the graduate programme paid? Yes. It is a salaried entry role with structured training.
Can I apply before finishing NYSC? Sometimes, if you are close to completion. Read the specific role requirement.
How long do assessments take? Usually a few weeks from online test to final interview.
Where are the offices? Mainly Lagos, with a presence in Abuja.
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Reviewed by Miles Obi, Careers and Scholarships Editor at Jobviza.
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