Technical Recruiter – Senior Software Engineering Talent

Location: Nigeria (Remote)

Job Type: Full-Time / Remote

Base Salary: $400–$750 USD per month + Performance Bonuses

Industry: IT / Software Development / Recruitment

About the Opportunity

We are a U.S.-based software company looking for a dedicated, honest, and well-connected Technical Recruiter in Nigeria to help us find and hire talented Senior and Lead Software Engineers.

We're looking for someone who has strong connections within Nigeria's software engineering community, speaks excellent English, and knows how to build professional relationships with experienced developers.

The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, dependable, and committed to delivering quality results on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit qualified Senior, Lead, and Principal Software Engineers across Nigeria.
• Use existing professional connections, LinkedIn, developer communities, and referrals to find experienced candidates.
• Source engineers with strong backgrounds in .NET, C#, Java, Python, AI, Cloud, and DevOps.
• Conduct initial screenings to evaluate candidates' technical experience, English communication skills, availability, and professionalism.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential candidates.
• Stay in regular contact with newly hired developers and assist with onboarding coordination and follow-ups.
• Complete assigned recruitment and administrative tasks accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Provide regular updates on candidate pipelines, recruitment progress, and completed assignments.
• Develop creative strategies to find qualified engineers beyond traditional recruitment platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical recruitment, IT recruiting, or software engineering talent acquisition.
• Strong existing professional connections with senior software engineers in Nigeria.
• Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written, are mandatory.
• Ability to speak English fluently, clearly, confidently, and naturally during professional conversations.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• High standards of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, dedicated, and reliable.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines consistently.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a results-driven attitude.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn, recruitment platforms, and online communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with Senior Software Engineers, Tech Leads, Software Architects, and Engineering Managers.
• Experience recruiting for U.S.-based or international software companies.
• Proven ability to deliver qualified candidates within agreed timelines.
• Experience supporting newly hired developers through onboarding and ongoing communication.
• Familiarity with Nigeria's major technology communities and recruitment networks.
• Ability to handle additional business or administrative assignments when required.

Salary & Performance Bonuses

We offer a competitive base salary along with additional rewards for successful recruitment, timely delivery, and completed assignments.

Compensation TypeAmountMonthly Base Salary$400–$750 USDSuccessful Developer Hire$75 per developerSuccessful Delivery Milestone$50 per completed deliveryAdditional Completed Tasks$50–$75 per task

Bonus Details

• Hiring Bonus – $75: Awarded for each successfully hired software engineer sourced by the recruiter.
• Delivery Bonus – $50: Awarded when an assigned deliverable is completed successfully and on time.
• Additional Task Bonus – $50–$75: Awarded for successfully completing approved additional assignments outside regular recruitment responsibilities.

Bonus eligibility, deliverables, and completion criteria will be agreed upon in advance. Bonuses are paid in addition to the monthly base salary.

Performance Expectations

The successful recruiter will be expected to:

• Build a strong pipeline of qualified senior engineering candidates within the first 30 days.
• Consistently introduce suitable candidates for available engineering positions.
• Maintain excellent communication with candidates and the management team.
• Complete recruitment assignments within agreed deadlines.
• Provide accurate and timely progress reports.
• Maintain regular contact with newly hired developers.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and accountability in daily work.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work from anywhere in Nigeria.
• Monthly base salary of $400–$750 USD.
• Additional performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a U.S.-based software company.
• Long-term career opportunities based on performance.
• Flexible, professional, and supportive working environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

1. An updated resume or LinkedIn profile.
2. A short introduction in English describing their recruitment experience.
3. Details about their existing connections within Nigeria's software engineering community.
4. Examples of successful senior software engineering recruitment.
5. Their expected monthly salary within the advertised range.

Important: Excellent spoken and written English, strong local connections with senior software engineers, honesty, reliability, and the ability to deliver results are essential for this position.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates professionally, and consistently follows through on commitments.

If you're an experienced recruiter with a strong network and a passion for connecting talented engineers with great opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!