By Chinedu Echianu
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has warned Nigerians, particularly job seekers, against fake recruitment advertisements and appointment letters being circulated by fraudsters on social media.
The Fund said it is not currently recruiting for any position, describing employment advertisements circulating on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, as fraudulent.
The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the NSITF and circulated to its Regional and Branch Managers through a memorandum dated October 5, 2026, signed by the Executive Director, Administration, Samaila Abdu.
According to the Fund, the fraudulent advertisements are part of a growing trend in which individuals and groups falsely claim to represent the NSITF in recruitment activities.
It cautioned members of the public against responding to such advertisements or making payments to anyone in connection with purported employment opportunities.
The NSITF stressed that it does not charge any fee for employment and does not conduct recruitment through unofficial social media platforms or other unauthorised channels.
It said genuine employment opportunities, whenever available, would be announced through its official communication channels.
“Stay alert, stay safe,” the Fund urged, advising members of the public who encounter suspicious recruitment advertisements or requests to report them to the appropriate NSITF authorities.
As part of efforts to protect the public, the Fund directed all Regional and Branch Managers to immediately display the warning notice at strategic locations within their offices, including reception areas, entrances and exits, notice boards and SERVICOM desks.
The NSITF urged Nigerians to verify recruitment claims through its official channels before taking any action, warning that legitimate public-sector recruitment does not require applicants to pay individuals or unofficial agents for employment.
