The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding a fake job vacancy advertisement circulating on social media and online platforms, purportedly from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The NRS stated that the advertisement, titled "Federal Inland Revenue Service - FIRS Job Vacancy - Replacement," did not originate from the agency. The notice claims to offer employment opportunities and directs interested applicants to submit their information via an email address provided.
The NRS has categorically stated that the notice is fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigeria Revenue Service. The revenue authority also clarified that it had neither authorized nor commenced the recruitment exercise referenced in the circulating advertisement. The agency reminded Nigerians that the Federal Inland Revenue Service had been succeeded by the Nigeria Revenue Service, urging members of the public to exercise caution over recruitment announcements issued under the former agency's name.
The NRS advised job seekers to disregard the fraudulent notice and independently verify employment-related information before taking any action. The agency warned Nigerians against making payments or disclosing personal and financial information in response to the purported recruitment exercise. Applicants were further advised not to submit certificates, identification documents, or other sensitive records through unverified channels.
The agency stressed that any legitimate recruitment exercise would be formally announced through its official website and other authorized communication platforms. The NRS urged members of the public to verify recruitment announcements through its official channels and report suspicious communications to the appropriate authorities. This warning highlights the risks posed by fraudulent recruitment advertisements, which can exploit the desire of job seekers to secure employment.
Such schemes may seek to obtain money, personal details, or identity documents from unsuspecting applicants under the guise of processing employment applications. The NRS reiterated that the recruitment exercise described in the fraudulent advertisement has not been authorized or commenced. The agency's warning serves as a reminder that job seekers should confirm the authenticity of recruitment notices before sharing sensitive information or engaging with individuals claiming to represent public institutions.
The NRS advised Nigerians to rely on verified announcements from the Service rather than recruitment messages circulating on social media or other unofficial platforms. The warning comes as the agency cautioned job seekers against providing personal information or responding to recruitment messages that have not been verified through its official communication channels. The public notice was published on Monday, October 5, 2026.
The Nigeria Revenue Service has not appointed or authorized any individual, agent, consultant, or third party to conduct any recruitment exercise on its behalf. The agency's warning aims to protect unsuspecting job seekers from falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes.
Key points
- The Nigeria Revenue Service warns of a fake job advert impersonating the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
- The advert claims to offer employment opportunities and requests applicants to submit information via an email address.
- The NRS advises job seekers to verify employment information through its official channels.
