Apply For Total Nigeria Young Graduate Programme 2018

Total Nigeria is inviting applications from young graduates for it 2025 young graduate programme. Interested applicant should hurry and apply. The deadline for submission of the application for Total Nigeria young Graduate programme (YPG) is 10th September 2025.

Young Graduate, a program dedicated to Africa

Are you a young graduate with five years of higher education, aged 26 or under, from one of the 31 African countries in which we operate? Are you looking for a first work experience and a chance to upskill in an international environment? Are you interested in the energy sector? Then you’ve come to the right place!

For an 18-month period you will gain knowledge and skills through different assignments in finance, support, sales or technical functions. You will be trained and assessed over six months in your field, in a TotalEnergies affiliate in your country, before spending twelve months in another African country or the Paris headquarters.

Under the aegis of our Marketing & Services business segment, our Young Graduate program is waiting for you! Over 700 young graduates, including 50% women, have taken this program since 2014. Every year, it has helped over eighty talented people enter the African workforce. We recruit 55% of those who take part on permanent or temporary contracts.

TOTAL NIGERIA PLC is a part of the Total Group; a global integrated Energy Company, with operations in more than 130 countries, ranked 4th among major players in the global industry. The company was incorporated as a private company on 1st June 1956 to market petroleum products in Nigeria.

Since the commissioning of its first filling station at Herbert Macaulay Street, Yaba Lagos in 1956, the Company has expanded its business through a network of over 560 retail outlets, numerous corporate customers and organizations that are served through eight sales areas and four territories: Western, Eastern and Northern with Head Office in Lagos.

Total is one of the largest suppliers of JET A1 fuel in Nigeria offering excellent fuelling services at Lagos Airports, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt Airports.

Description:

Total Nigeria is looking for young graduates who are motivated and passionate with excellent academic achievement in the fields of Engineering, Marketing and Finance to join more than 500 Young Graduate in Total Young Graduate Programme.

To apply for the TotalEnergies Young Graduate Programme in Nigeria, you must meet eligibility criteria (Nigerian, under 26, <1 year experience, completed NYSC, strong academics in STEM/Energy) and apply via the official TotalEnergies careers website when opportunities are posted, usually in the first half of the year for entry in August/September, following an announcement on their portal or social media. Check the TotalEnergies jobs portal regularly for openings for this 18-month program with international exposure.

Eligibility Requirements

Nationality: Nigerian citizen.
Age: Under 26 years old.
Education: University degree (preferably 2.2/3.5 CGPA in STEM/Energy).
Experience: Less than one year of professional experience.
NYSC: Completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Recent graduate with postgraduate work experience not more than 2 years
Must be geographically mobile.
He/she should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
He/she should be able to work in a team, be self-driven, innovative and willing to learn.
Good command of English

How to Apply

Visit the Careers Site: Go to the official TotalEnergies careers portal or careers.totalenergies.com.
Look for Openings: Search for “Young Graduate Program” or related terms, as application links appear when positions are active.
Submit Application: Follow the instructions to submit your CV and application online.

Program Structure (Typical)

Phase 1 (6 months): Intensive work experience in Nigeria (Lagos).
Phase 2 (12 months): International assignment in another African affiliate or Paris, based on performance.

Tips

Stay Updated: Check the TotalEnergies careers site and their LinkedIn page frequently.
Prepare: Have your CV ready, focusing on your STEM background and NYSC completion.

Application Deadline: 10th September 2025.