Africa and the Middle East
Advice and resources to help you start your job search in Africa and the Middle East.
Finding a job in Africa and the Middle East
The following guides and profiles can help you start your research and planning.
The types of information you can find include:
- industry overviews and hiring trends
- job search resources
- application and interview tips
- networking and professional bodies
- cost of living and visa regulations
Africa resources
- GoinGlobal - country career guides for Kenya and South Africa
Middle East resources
- GoinGlobal - country career guides for Saudi Arabia and UAE
All Africa jobs
- GoinGlobal
- - filter by location
- - recruitment agency
- - recruitment agency
Specific areas of Africa jobs
- - job search sites for multiple African countries including Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Tunisia
- myJobmag - , , and
- - Nigeria and Ghana
- - specific sites for Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa
- - Nigeria
- - Nigeria
- - South Africa
- - South Africa
- - vacancies in Kenya
All Middle East jobs
- GoinGlobal
- - filter by location
- - job search sites for specific Middle Eastern countries
- - job search sites for specific Middle Eastern countries
Access hidden opportunities
Not all opportunities are advertised. In fact, many people create opportunities through:
- networking and making contacts
- developing their own business ideas
Start by identifying organisations you are interested in. Our guide to finding organisations below can help. Then use the following steps to approach them speculatively about possible opportunities:
1. Identify a contact name to address your cover letter to. Call or email to find out who handles recruitment within the organisation. Or, find a key contact in the department you want to work in.
2. Send them a tailored CV and cover letter. Express your enthusiasm for the sector. Show that you have researched the company.
3. Follow up your speculative application with a phone call, or email, around a week later. This shows you are serious and motivated.
4. If your application was unsuccessful, ask for feedback or advice, and keep trying!
Find organisations
Try the following sites to find companies to approach:
All Africa and Middle East organisations
- GoinGlobal - search under ‘employer directory’. Also use the ‘professional and personal networking section’ of the individual country guides
- - see where 缅北禁地 graduates are working for inspiration
- - search for Chambers of Commerce between the UK and other countries. They often include jobs and lists of member organisations on their website
- – search for businesses using the location filter.