Pay & Careers
6 jobs you can get with SSCE in Nigeria, with pay from real job ads
An SSCE (WAEC or NECO) is enough to get hired for many jobs in Nigeria. We read current job ads on 21 October 2026 and picked six kinds of work where employers ask for SSCE and little or no experience, with the pay their ads show.
6 jobs that hire with SSCE
| Job | Pay in ads | Experience asked |
|---|---|---|
| Office cleaner | ₦70k–₦150k | 0–1 year |
| Laundry attendant | ₦70k–₦150k | None |
| Farm attendant | ₦70k–₦150k | 1 year |
| Forklift operator | ₦120k–₦150k | 1 year |
| Security guard | ₦50k–₦150k | About 2 years |
| Customer service | ₦70k–₦150k | 0–1 year |
How to stand out with only SSCE
- Apply early: entry jobs fill fast.
- List any work you have done, even helping in a family shop.
- Add a short course or licence: a driving licence, a trade test or basic computer skills opens higher-paid roles.
Where SSCE jobs lead
Many of these roles are steps on a ladder. Farm and factory workers become machine operators, cleaners become supervisors, warehouse assistants become storekeepers. Some of those next steps pay up to ₦400,000 a month: see jobs that pay up to ₦400k without a degree.
Applying is always free. If anyone asks you to pay for a job, read the warning signs.