Top 20 Websites Every NGO Job Seeker Should Bookmark Today





For many unemployed graduates, the dream of securing a stable government job or landing a well-paying role in the private sector often clashes with harsh realities. Opportunities are limited, competition is fierce, and thousands of young people find themselves underemployed or excluded from the workforce altogether. 

But there’s another path, one that is often overlooked: the NGO sector. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in tackling global challenges such as poverty, inequality, human rights abuses, health crises, and climate change. In Nigeria alone, every geopolitical zone faces peculiar socio-economic issues from insurgency in the North-East to flooding in the South-South, which attract NGO interventions. This creates thousands of job opportunities for skilled professionals who are willing to make a difference. Unfortunately, many job seekers don’t know where to begin their NGO job search. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 20 trusted websites you should bookmark today if you’re serious about working with local or international NGOs.

🌍 Global Platforms

1. ReliefWeb
Run by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, ReliefWeb is the number one go-to for jobs in emergencies, development, and humanitarian fields. You can search jobs by country, theme, or organization.
🔗 Visit ReliefWeb

2. Devex

Devex is a global hub for development careers, featuring listings from USAID, the World Bank, and hundreds of NGOs. While it offers a free tier, its paid membership unlocks exclusive jobs and career insights.
🔗 Visit Devex

3. Impactpool

Focused on UN, EU, and NGO jobs, Impactpool also provides career coaching and guides to help applicants succeed in the highly competitive humanitarian sector.
🔗 Visit Impactpool

4. Idealist

From grassroots NGOs to large foundations, Idealist lists opportunities in social impact and development across the globe. It’s especially good for those passionate about human rights, education, or the environment.
🔗 Visit Idealist

5. IntJobs

IntJobs specializes in international affairs careers, featuring roles in policy, advocacy, and human rights. Perfect for IR graduates and development professionals.
🔗 Visit IntJobs

6. UNJobs

If you’re aiming for the United Nations or affiliated organizations, UNJobs is your gateway. It provides updates on vacancies and insights into UN recruitment processes.
🔗 Visit UNJobs

7. Global Charity Jobs

For senior-level NGO professionals, this platform advertises leadership and management positions across global charities.
🔗 Visit Global Charity Jobs

8. EuroBrussels

If you’re eyeing policy or advocacy roles in Europe, especially in Brussels, this is the place. Major NGOs like Greenpeace and WWF advertise here.
🔗 Visit EuroBrussels

9. Bond Jobs

Bond is a UK network for development organizations. Its job board highlights humanitarian and development positions, especially in capacity building.
🔗 Visit Bond Jobs

10. CharityJob

The UK’s largest job board for the non-profit sector, CharityJob, offers everything from entry-level volunteer roles to director positions.
🔗 Visit CharityJob

🌍 Africa-Focused Platforms

11. NGO Job Board
Covers Africa-based roles in NGOs ranging from project management to healthcare. A great resource for local and regional openings.
🔗 Visit NGO Job Board

12. JobWebAfrica

Popular across Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, this site posts jobs in NGOs and development organizations.
🔗 Visit JobWebAfrica

13. NaijaHotJobs

Focused on the Nigerian job market, NaijaHotJobs frequently lists NGO opportunities alongside career tips.
🔗 Visit NaijaHotJobs

14. Hot Nigerian Jobs

This portal consistently publishes NGO-related jobs from local and international organizations in Nigeria.
🔗 Visit Hot Nigerian Jobs

15. Development Diaries

Covers NGO roles across Africa and provides valuable sector insights through reports and features.
🔗 Visit Development Diaries

16. AFDB Careers (African Development Bank)

If you’re interested in development finance or policy roles, the African Development Bank offers NGO-related and development positions across Africa.
🔗 Visit AFDB Careers

17. Jobzilla Nigeria

Lists NGO vacancies across Nigerian states, from entry-level to senior roles.
🔗 Visit Jobzilla Nigeria

18. MyJobMag Nigeria

Offers detailed job postings with deadlines and practical career advice.
🔗 Visit MyJobMag

19. NigeriaNGOJobs

Specializes in nonprofit and development roles within Nigeria, with openings in education, health, and humanitarian aid.
🔗 Visit NigeriaNGOJobs

20. UNICEF Nigeria Careers

Provides opportunities to work with UNICEF in Nigeria, focusing on child rights, education, and humanitarian aid.
🔗 Visit UNICEF Careers

💡 How to Maximize These Platforms

(i) Tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight skills like project management, research, or field experience.

(ii) Volunteer or intern first to gain hands-on NGO experience.

(iii) Network actively via LinkedIn and NGO events/webinars.

(iv) Be persistent. NGO recruitment is competitive, but consistency pays off.

Conclusion

A career in the NGO sector is not only rewarding but also impactful. By bookmarking and actively using these 20 platforms, you open doors to opportunities both globally and locally. Whether you are a fresh graduate or a professional seeking a career shift, these sites can help you find a meaningful role that aligns with your passion and skills. Remember: information is power, but action is what turns information into opportunity. Start exploring these platforms today.

**** Compile By Nextgen Spectrum Career Development Team

References

United Nations OCHA. (2023). ReliefWeb Job Board. Retrieved from https://reliefweb.int/jobs

Devex. (2023). Global Development Careers. Retrieved from https://www.devex.com/jobs

Impactpool. (2023). International Careers in NGOs. Retrieved from https://www.impactpool.org

Chukwuma, A. (2022). Youth Employment and the NGO Sector in Africa. African Development Review, 34(4), 559–572.

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