Nigeria
Executive Interim in Nigeria - C-Level executives (CFO, COO, Plant Manager) in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt
Interim Management services in Nigeria
Interim Management in Nigeria: Agile Leadership for Africa's Largest Economy
Interim Management in Nigeria has shifted from being solely an "Expat replacement" tool to a strategic necessity. Whether it's navigating currency fluctuations, filling sudden vacancies caused by talent migration, or driving digital transformation in Lagos's booming tech ecosystem, companies need leaders who can hit the ground running immediately.
Key Drivers
The demand for executive interim leaders is fueled by three specific market forces:
- The "Japa" Phenomenon (Brain Drain):
- The massive emigration of skilled professionals has left critical gaps in senior management. Companies are turning to Interim Managers to plug these holes instantly while they search for long-term replacements, ensuring business continuity.
- Currency Volatility & Financial Restructuring:
- With the fluctuation of the Naira, the Interim CFO has become the most critical role. Companies need experts capable of managing FX exposure, renegotiating debt, and optimizing working capital in a high-inflation environment.
- Local Content
- In sectors like Oil & Gas, the NCDMB (Local Content Board) regulations are strict. We provide Interim Managers who can not only lead operations but also execute skills transfer programs to train local successors, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Top Interim Roles in Nigeria
Interim CFO: FX management, inflation mitigation, and preparing for audits/fundraising.
Plant / Factory Manager: Critical for FMCG & Manufacturing. Fixes power/energy cost issues and optimizes supply chains.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Leading scale-ups in Nigeria's world-class Fintech sector (Payment systems, Banking).
General Manager (Country Head): For multinationals entering the market—setting up legal entities, hiring teams, and securing licenses.
Main locations
- Lagos: The commercial heartbeat. Fast-paced, competitive. Demand is high for Sales Directors and Tech leads.
- Port Harcourt: The Oil & Gas hub. Demand is focused on HSE Managers, Operations Directors, and Engineering leads.
- Abuja: The seat of government and NGOs. Focus on Public Sector interaction and Program Directors.
