The Nigerian navy is one of the 3 main Nigerian armed forces fully recognized by the federal republic of Nigeria both with the Nigerian air army and air force. The Nigerian navy has official unveil it recruitment exercise for 2025, inviting qualified Nigerian who are willing to serve in one the Africa’s most recognized marine security forces. The recruitment exercise is open for both graduate and non-graduate, so therefore to obtain the online form applicant should visit the official recruitment portal of the Nigerian navy at www.joinnigeriannavy.com
Overview of The Nigerian Navy
The Nigerian navy was originated from the colonial marine department in 1914 and became the Nigerian naval force in 1956 and in 1959 it was later renamed to the royal Nigerian navy before Nigeria’s independence and it officially became the Nigerian navy after independence in 1960.
Major functions of the Nigerian navy
The follow are the core functions of the Nigerian navy. They are;
a. Protection of maritime resources such as; gas facilities, fisheries, oil platform etc
b. The Nigerian navy enforce the maritime law
c. Defending the Nigeria’s territorial waters against external attack and aggression
d. The Nigerian navy are involve in international naval collaborations and peacekeeping missions
e. They are involve in rescue and search mission during maritime emergencies
Openings in the Nigerian Navy and the Job Categories
The Nigerian navy are recruiting into the following categories;
- Regular recruit intake (Non-tradesmen and tradesmen)
Roles; engineers, medical assistants, mechanics, technicians, seamen etc. - Specialist roles
This opening is for medical doctors, nurses, legal officers, pilots, air traffic controllers, cybersecurity experts. Pharmacist etc - Direct short service commission (DSSC)
Opening in medicine, law, ict, education, logistics, finance ict and administration.
General Requirement
CITIZENSHIP: Nigerian
AGE: 18 to 22 years for applicant with SSCE, NECO, GCE, NABTEB while 18 to 26 years for Applicant with higher qualification such as B.SC, HND, ND etc
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT: B.SC, RN, ND, SSCE, NECO
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: 1.69 for while 1.65 for the female
MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION: NIN, Voter’s card, driver’s license or international passport
MARITAL STATUS: Applicants must be single
HEALTH: Applicants must be medically, mentally, and physically sound
How to Apply
Log on to official website at www.joinnigeriannavy.com
Choose the department that suits your skills and qualification
Fill and complete the online application form correctly
Scan and upload all required documents
Submit and print out the completed application form and guarantor’s form
When is the deadline for the Nigerian navy recruitment exercise 2025?
The deadline for the 2025 recruitment for Nigerian navy is announced to be on the 31st august 2025. So therefore all application must be submitted on or before the end date to avoid being disqualified