Jake Riley Limited

Built for Nigeria's workforce by people who know it

JR Talent Hub is a Jake Riley Limited initiative. For over 15 years we have connected exceptional talent with the organisations that need them most — across energy, technology, and construction

"Our mission is not just to fill roles, it is to build careers, strengthen organisations, and invest in the professional future of Nigeria."

2014

Year Founded

300+

Projects delivered

4,000

Professionals trained

30+

Employer partners

Jake Riley Limited the company behind the platform

Jake Riley Limited is a Nigerian based consulting, training, recruitment, and technology company with deep roots in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Founded in 2014, we have delivered talent solutions, training programmes, and professional development initiatives for some of the most respected names in the energy industry.

JR Talent Hub is our digital platform built to give every professional in Nigeria access to world-class recruitment support, skills training, mentorship, and career development tools, regardless of where they are in their career journey.

We are a PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner, a CIPS Approved Centre, and an active member of OGTAN (Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria). Our programmes have been delivered to professionals from NNPC, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, NAOC, Halliburton, ND Western, and many other leading organisations.

We believe that talent is Nigeria’s most valuable resource and that investing in people is the surest path to industrial and economic transformation.

Our Vision
To be the champion of industrialisation reform within Africa and beyond.
Our Mission
To provide innovative and substantial solutions designed to effect measurable change.

2014

Jake Riley Limited founded

Established in Lagos with a focus on training and recruitment for the oil & gas sector.

2016

Expansion into technology & construction

Extended talent and training services beyond energy into tech and infrastructure sectors.

2020

PMI Premier ATP accreditation

Achieved Premier Authorised Training Partner status — one of a handful in Nigeria.

2021

JR Talent Hub platform launched

Launched the digital platform to give professionals nationwide access to jobs, training, and mentorship.

2024

CIPS Approved Centre status

Became a CIPS Approved Centre, delivering internationally recognised procurement qualifications.

2026

1000+ professionals on platform

Grown to become Nigeria's premier talent platform across energy, technology, and construction.

Selected projects

TRAINING

Project 1MMBOPD — The Dorchester, London

NUPRC / BPP executive training programme delivered at London's Dorchester Hotel.

Capacity Building

NCDMB Lagos Youth Skills Programme

250-participant skills development programme for the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board.

Events

NOGOF 2019 / 2021 / 2023 / 2025

Nigeria Oil & Gas Opportunity Fair — event management and logistics delivery for consecutive years.

What we stand for

Three principles that guide everything we do — from how we recruit to how we train and support our community.

Quality without compromise

Every candidate we place, every course we deliver, every employer we work with — meets a standard we are proud to stand behind. We never trade quality for speed.

People first, always

Behind every CV is a person with ambitions, commitments, and a career that matters. We treat talent as individuals not as resources to be shuffled into roles.

Invest in growth

Employment is the beginning, not the end. We invest in training, mentorship, and continuous development because we believe careers — and industries

Internationally recognised

Our qualifications and programme standards are endorsed by the world's leading professional bodies.

PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner

Project Management Institute globally recognised project management qualifications

CIPS Approved Centre

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply internationally recognised procurement qualifications

OGTAN Member Organisation

Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria committed to raising training standards in the sector

NBTE Recognized Institution

National Board for Technical Education — recognized provider of technical and vocational training

WEConnect International Certified

Women's business enterprise certification — connecting women-owned businesses to global supply chains

CIPM Approved

CIPM Approved Chartered Institute of Personnel Management recognised HR standards and people management qualifications.

The people behind our success

Funmi Ogbue

CEO & Founder, Jake Riley Limited

Ojinika Mba-Kalu

Chief Operating Officer

Temilola Achakobe

Chief Financial Officer

Victor Essien

Director of Events

Shamsudeen Rufai

Head of Recruitment

Maryam Manko

IT Manager

Amy Nwadiaro

Head of Legal

Ready to partner with JR Talent Hub?

Whether you need to hire exceptional talent or want to grow your career, we’re here to help. Get in touch with our team today.

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