Company: Staffbridge Recruitment Agency
Location: Remote (Nigeria)
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Staffbridge Recruitment Agency is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership and business operations. The ideal candidate will manage communications, coordinate workflows, and support outreach and client-facing activities, especially within the Nigerian market.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field.
-Relevant certifications in administration, project management, or operations will be an added advantage.
KEY REQUIREMENTS (MUST-HAVE):
- Must be based in Nigeria with reliable power backup (inverter/generator) and stable internet (minimum 20 Mbps with backup option).
- Minimum of 3+ years experience as an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, Chief of Staff, or B2B Operations Associate.
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian market, including SMB behavior and local payment platforms (e.g., Paystack, Flutterwave).
- Native or fluent written English with excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and at least one CRM (HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, or equivalent).
- Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar prospecting tools.
- Strong document management skills (formatting, version control, compliance attention).
- Highly proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Availability to work with 3–4 hours daily overlap with Eastern Time (afternoon/evening WAT).
NICE TO HAVE:
-Familiarity with WhatsApp Business Platforms.
-Ability to speak an additional Nigerian language (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, or Pidgin).
-Background in B2B SaaS, AI, or GovTech startups.
-Experience using Paystack, Flutterwave, or Stripe.
-Basic design skills using Canva or Figma.
-Existing network within Nigerian SMB, fintech, or startup ecosystems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage executive calendars, inboxes, and scheduling across time zones.
Support outreach, follow-ups, and client communications. - Maintain organized documentation, CRM updates, and reporting systems.
- Assist with business operations, research, and coordination tasks.
- Track deadlines, tasks, and ensure timely execution of priorities.