By Sylvia Johnson, LagosMove Senior Editor
Last updated: October 25, 2026
Did you get an interview invite by SMS, WhatsApp or phone for an address in Ogba, Agidingbi, Opebi or Ketu? Check it before you go. Below is a list of addresses that job seekers have publicly reported as venues for suspicious recruitment. You will also learn how to check an employer and where to report a job scam in Nigeria.
Key Takeaways
- A real employer will not ask you to pay for forms, training, ID cards or medical tests before hiring you.
- Search the company on the CAC public search before you travel to any interview.
- The addresses below are unverified reports from job seekers. A listed building may also house genuine businesses.
- If you lose money, tell your bank right away, keep your evidence, and report to the EFCC or the Police National Cybercrime Centre.
Important Note About This List
These addresses come from complaints that job seekers have shared online. LagosMove has not confirmed that any business at these addresses is fraudulent. Many are shared office buildings with several tenants, and tenants change over time. Use this list as a reason to check carefully. It is not proof of wrongdoing by anyone.
If you run a legitimate business at one of these addresses, please contact LagosMove. We will review the entry and correct it where needed.
Why Fake Job Recruitment Is Common in Nigeria
High unemployment gives fraudsters a large pool of targets. They often go after:
- Fresh graduates
- NYSC members
- People searching for remote jobs
- Applicants who need work urgently
- Young people relocating to Lagos or Abuja
THE NATION has reported on recruitment scams aimed at unemployed Nigerian youth, including job seekers who answered openings and were then asked to pay for registration materials. BUSINESSDAY has reported a rise in LinkedIn scams and ghost job listings, including fake offers that steal login details and “jobs” that turn out to be network marketing schemes.
Fake recruiters commonly ask candidates to pay for:
- Training materials
- Registration forms
- Medical tests
- ID cards or uniforms
- “Administrative” or “processing” charges
Red Flags of a Fake Job Offer
- You are asked to pay. Any fee before an offer is a major warning sign.
- The role is vague. They avoid saying what the job is or what it pays.
- The invite feels like a mass message. Many people got the same text for the same “interview.”
- There is pressure. “Come today” or “pay now to secure your slot.”
- The contact details look unofficial. Only a WhatsApp number or a free email address, with no company domain.
- There are no public records. No website, no CAC record, no reviews.
- The interview turns into a seminar. You get a group “orientation” about recruiting others instead of a real interview.
Real Employer vs Fake Recruiter
| Check | Real employer | Fake recruiter |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | No payment to apply or interview | Asks for money for forms, training or medicals |
| Job details | Clear title, duties and pay | Vague role, “you will be told on arrival” |
| Contact | Company email domain and listed phone line | WhatsApp only or free email address |
| Interview | Scheduled one-on-one or panel | Large group “orientation” or seminar |
| Records | Findable on CAC and online | No records, or the name keeps changing |
| Pressure | Gives you time to decide | Demands action today |
Reported Fake Job Interview Addresses in Lagos
Repeated entries have been merged and company names removed. Each entry is listed as reported.
- Plot 5, University Press House (also reported as University Press Building), Industrial Road, near Fumec Bus Stop, off Adeniyi Jones, Ogba
- Plot 14, Block A, Surulere House, Surulere Industrial Road, off Fumec Bus Stop, Ogba
- 3rd Floor, 8 Thomas Salako Street, Ogba Bus Stop, Ikeja
- Boat House, 21 Ogunnusi Road, Ogba, Ikeja
- Building 25, Ajayi Road, beside Olatunbosun Street, Oke-Ira, Ogba
- 1 Olatunbosun Close, Ajayi Road, Ogba
- 36 Yaya Abatan Road, Ogba
- 4 and 4B Ogungbeye Street (also reported as Kareem Ogungbeye Estate), near First Gate and Cadbury bus stops, Agidingbi, Ikeja
- 13 Ajumobi Street, off Acme Road, First Gate Bus Stop, Agidingbi, Ikeja
- 65 and 65C Opebi Road, L’Monarch Towers, opposite Glass House, Salvation Bus Stop, Opebi, Ikeja
- Ground Floor, 2 Akin Osiyemi Street, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja
- 8 Bisi Ogabi Street, off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja
- First Floor, Left Wing, 49 Olowu Street, off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja
- 4 and 4B Toyin Street, before Unity Bus Stop, Ikeja
- 34 Abeokuta Street, off Anifowoshe, Ikeja
- 7 Obasa Road, Chemline Building, Oba Akran, Ikeja
- 1st Floor, Xpress House, off Otunba Jobifele Way, CBD Alausa, Ikeja
- Suite 2, Ikosi Road, Oluyole Bus Stop, Oregun, Ikeja
- 1 Olabisi Close, Mende, Maryland
- 6 Deji Oyenuga Street, opposite Kehinde Odusote Estate, Anthony Village
- No. 2 Sunday Street, off Ikorodu Road, Palmgrove
- 23 Ogunleti Street, off Ogudu Road, Ojota
- 2nd Floor, 3 Orishigun Street, Iyana-School Bus Stop, Ketu
- 03 Francis Aghebo Close, Ojodu Berger Bus Stop
- 150B Oba Oguniyi Road, Pen Cinema, Ifako-Agege
- Abeokuta Road, opposite Lagos Cooperation Scheme 1 Bus Stop, Oko-Oba, Agege
- No. 4, 2nd Floor, Alara Street, off Commercial Avenue, Onike, Sabo Yaba
- 3rd Floor, 240 Herbert Macaulay Way, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba
- 19 Bode Thomas Road, Awoyokun/Onipanu Bus Stop
- 32 Olufemi Road, off Ogunlana Drive, Surulere
- 6 Remilekun Street, off Falolu Road, by Akerele Road, Surulere
- Atinuke Plaza, 129 Okota Road, Cele Bus Stop, off Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
- 9 Oremeji Street, Isolo
Reported Addresses in Abuja and Port Harcourt
- Abuja: 6 Ubiaja Crescent, Garki 2
- Abuja: 3rd Floor, Crownet Plaza, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye
- Port Harcourt: 114 Ijiolu Close, Elekahia Road, Rivers State
Moving between cities for an interview? Confirm the employer first, then plan your trip with our guide to transportation from Lagos to Abuja.
How to Verify an Employer Before You Go
- Check the CAC record. Search the company name on the CAC public search. A real record does not prove a job is genuine, but no record at all is a warning sign.
- Search the name and the address together. Look for complaints, reviews and news reports. Also check whether the company has an official website and LinkedIn page.
- Ask for details in writing. Request the job title, duties, salary and an official email address. Real employers can answer these.
- Use official job channels. The Federal Ministry of Labour runs NELEX, the National Electronic Labour Exchange, where job seekers can search openings.
- Refuse any payment. Do not pay for forms, training or medicals to “secure” a job, however urgent it sounds.
How to Stay Safe on Interview Day
- Share the address, company name and contact number with a family member or friend.
- Go during the day and plan your route before you leave. Our guide on how to get around Lagos can help.
- Carry enough money for your return trip. Check typical danfo fares on Ikorodu Road or browse the Lagos transport directory.
- Read our Lagos transport safety guide before travelling to an area you do not know.
- If you are new to the city, see our list of safest areas in Lagos.
- Do not hand over your phone, ATM card, PIN or original documents.
- If the “interview” turns into a payment pitch or a group seminar, leave.
Where to Report a Job Scam in Nigeria
Act quickly. Call your bank first if you sent money. Then keep screenshots, chat logs, phone numbers and payment receipts, and report through these official channels:
- EFCC: report financial fraud through the EFCC website.
- Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre: file an online report on the NPF-NCCC eReport portal.
- NELEX: report a suspicious job listing on the NELEX report abuse page.
- FCCPC: submit a consumer complaint on the FCCPC complaint page.
- Local police: you can also report at the nearest police station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all businesses at these addresses fake?
No. These are reports from job seekers, not confirmed findings. Many listed buildings hold several offices. Check the specific company that invited you.
Do real companies in Nigeria charge interview fees?
Asking for money before hiring is a common sign of a recruitment scam, as reported by THE NATION. Treat any fee for forms, training or medicals as a red flag.
How can I check if a company is registered with CAC?
Enter the company name on the CAC public search at search.cac.gov.ng. Compare the name and details with what the recruiter gave you.
Where do I report a fake job offer in Nigeria?
You can report to the EFCC, the NPF NATIONAL CYBERCRIME CENTRE eReport portal, NELEX for job listings, or the FCCPC for consumer complaints.
What should I do if I already paid a fake recruiter?
Contact your bank at once, keep all evidence, and file a report with the EFCC or the Police cybercrime portal. Do not send more money to “release” a job or a refund.
Final Thoughts
A real employer is interested in your skills, not your money. Check the company, refuse payment requests, and tell someone where you are going. If you are also looking at self-employment, see our guide on where to get a brand new keke for hire purchase in Lagos.
Seen a fake recruitment venue, or need an entry corrected? Contact LagosMove so we can review it.
