Nigeria Forest Security Service to Recruit 30,000 Across the Nation

"Applications Open 11 November 2025"

 The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) hereby announces a major nationwide recruitment exercise to enlist 30,000 new personnel to its ranks. The application portal will open on 11 November 2025.

This bold initiative is part of NFSS's expanded efforts to bolster security in Nigeria’s forest reserves, counter illegal logging, protect wildlife, and support national efforts to combat insurgency, banditry, and criminal activities that often exploit bush and forested areas as hideouts.

Key Details & Objectives

Number of Positions: 30,000 new forest guards to be deployed nationwide

Application Start Date: 11 November 2025

Mandate:

• Protect forest reserves and biodiversity

• Patrol forest zones and adjacent communities

• Detect and prevent crimes within forest areas (illegal logging, poaching, encroachment, etc.)

• Support other security agencies in forested terrains

State Allocation: Positions will be distributed across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in proportion to forest density and security needs

Supervising Bodies: The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Ministry of Environment will oversee the recruitment and training process

Training & Vetting: Applicants will undergo medical, physical, and background screening, followed by training in forest security, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency coordination

Requirements & Eligibility

Prospective applicants must meet the following:

1. Citizenship: Must be a Nigerian citizen

2. Age: Between 18 and 35 years

3. Education: Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent

4. Physical & Mental Fitness: Must be fit for the rigors of field duty

5. Character: Clean criminal record; able to pass security vetting

6. Others: Ability to communicate, basic literacy, and willingness to serve in forest / rural locations

Additional qualifications (e.g. technical skills, prior security or environmental experience) will be advantageous but not strictly mandatory.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NFSS recruitment portal (to be published)

2. Register and create a profile

3. Fill in biodata, educational and personal history

4. Upload scanned copies of credentials (e.g. certificate, ID, photos)

5. Print and keep your confirmation slip

6. Shortlisted applicants will receive further instructions on screening centers and training schedules

Important Notes & Cautions

The recruitment is free of charge. NFSS warns against fraudsters demanding payment or “guarantees”

All states will adhere to transparent and merit-based selection

Political interference will be resisted to maintain the integrity of the process

Applicants should avoid relying on unverified third-party “agents”

Impact & Expectations

With 30,000 fresh recruits, NFSS aims to:

Strengthen forest surveillance and rapid response

Deter criminal groups using forest terrain as bases

Enhance collaborative security operations in rural and forested zones

Create employment opportunities for youths across Nigeria

The NFSS calls on all qualified Nigerians who seek to contribute to environmental security and national stability to take advantage of this opportunity by applying starting 11 November 2025.

For further inquiries, updates, and official announcements, please monitor our official channels and website.