Nigerian Air Force Opens Recruitment for 2026 Applicants

(Nigerian Air Force. Photo by Vanguard News)

The Nigerian Air Force is opening recruitment for qualified Nigerians to join the service.

The recruitment exercise starts on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with online applications now open for people interested in becoming tradesmen, tradeswomen and non-tradespersons in the air force.

The application process is free and interested candidates should apply through the official Nigerian Air Force recruitment website.

The air force advised prospective applicants to carefully read all eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their forms.

All the information needed for the recruitment exercise, including complete details on requirements and how to apply, is available on the recruitment portal.

Interested candidates should visit the portal to get full details and instructions on how to proceed with their applications.

The recruitment exercise is part of the air force's efforts to bring qualified Nigerians into the service through its basic military training programme.