The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has warned Nigerians, particularly job seekers, against fraudulent recruitment advertisements and forged appointment letters being circulated by individuals claiming to represent the agency.

The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the Fund and circulated to its regional and branch managers through a memorandum dated October 5, 2026. The notice was signed by Samaila Abdu, Executive Director, Administration.

NSITF denies ongoing recruitment

The NSITF said it is not currently recruiting for any position, describing employment advertisements circulating on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, as fraudulent.

According to the Fund, the fake advertisements are part of a growing trend in which individuals and groups falsely claim to represent NSITF and use purported employment opportunities to deceive members of the public.

The agency urged Nigerians to disregard such advertisements and warned job seekers against making payments to anyone in exchange for employment opportunities.

‘NSITF does not charge recruitment fees’

The Fund stressed that it does not charge applicants any fees for employment and does not conduct recruitment through unofficial social media platforms or unauthorised channels.

NSITF said legitimate employment opportunities, whenever available, would be announced through its official communication channels.

It therefore advised job seekers to verify recruitment claims through the agency’s recognised platforms before responding to advertisements or providing personal information.

“Stay alert, stay safe,” the Fund urged members of the public.

Public notices to be displayed at NSITF offices

As part of efforts to protect members of the public from recruitment fraud, NSITF management directed all regional and branch managers to prominently display the warning notice at strategic locations within their offices.

The directive covers reception areas, main entrances and exits, notice boards, SERVICOM desks and other locations accessible to members of the public.

The Fund said the notice should remain visible to ensure that job seekers and visitors are adequately informed about the fake recruitment activities.

Job seekers urged to remain vigilant

NSITF advised anyone who encounters suspicious recruitment advertisements or receives requests for money in exchange for purported employment with the agency to avoid responding and report the matter to the appropriate NSITF authorities.

The warning comes amid concerns over fraudulent online recruitment schemes that target job seekers with promises of government employment, often using fake appointment letters and the identities of public institutions.

The NSITF reiterated that Nigerians should rely only on its official communication channels for information about any genuine recruitment exercise.