Executive Search in Nigeria

ART is an American executive search firm founded in 1987 that conducts search assignments across Africa, on the pan-Africa Regional, sub-regional, or national levels.

• Local Nigerian senior managers and expatriate senior managers for Nigerian and foreign companies, where the goal is to increase market share with managers who already have strong track records of success in our clients' industry in the Nigerian, West African, or in Pan-African markets as a whole.

• Assisting leading and fast-growing Nigerian firms that need to find experienced managers outside of Nigeria, including the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and of course, the rest of Africa.

Our objective is to find candidates who are well attuned to the business culture and business model of the home company, as well as to the local customer and staff. The objective is to find a leader who can effectively run the business unit to the satisfaction of his or her employer, while strategically reaching local customers and employees in a way that they will find familiar.

Our candidates for senior management positions in Nigeria are all normally fluent in English, with most being fluent in major national or regional languages.

Our firm recruits across the African continent, from north to south, east to west, into most major linguistic and cultural communities. In addition, ART also reaches out to Nigerian candidates or Africa-experienced candidates who may be currently residing outside of the continent, particularly in Europe or North America, who would like to return to Africa.

When a company needs to evaluate excellent candidates, especially for regional or continental roles across multiple countries and cultures, ART provides excellent value and service to such firms, because geography presents no limit to us.

Nigeria is West Africa’s largest economy, with strong capabilities in energy, industrial manufacturing, logistics,technology, and financial services. Its large workforce and expanding industrial base make Nigeria a key market for regional and multinational companies. ART recruits management candidates in Lagos and other Nigerian cities for key pan-African roles in many sectors, with special interest in Consumer Products and Services.

Atlantic Research Technologies (ART) supports organizations across Nigeria with executive search services tailored to the country’s economic strengths and leadership needs.

Key Industries in Nigeria

Energy & Natural Resources

Oil & gas, power generation, and renewables.

Industrial Manufacturing

Cement, packaging, machinery, and engineered products.

Technology & Digital Services

Lagos is a major fintech and innovation hub.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Ports, distribution, and regional trade corridors.

Financial Services

Banking, insurance, and corporate services.

• C‑suite: CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, CIO

• General Management: Country Manager, Managing Director, President

• Commercial Leadership: VP Sales, Sales Director, Business Development

• Finance Management: CFO, VP Finance, Controller, Planning & Analysis, M&A
  

• Operations & Manufacturing: VP Operations, Plant Manager, Engineering Director

• Supply Chain & Procurement: Logistics Directors, S&OP Leaders

• Technology: CTO, VP Engineering, R&D Director, Technical Director

• Information Technology: CIO, CISO, VP IT, Director Data Center

• Corporate Functions: CHRO, HR Director, HR Manager, Legal & Compliance Leaders

Why Companies Choose ART in Nigeria

• Deep experience in energy, industrial, and technology sectors

• Strong networks across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt

• Proven ability to recruit regional and multinational leadership talent

• Expertise in emerging‑market executive search

Start a Leadership Search in Nigeria

ART supports confidential executive searches across Nigeria.
To discuss your leadership hiring needs, please contact us.