AI in recruitment is rapidly reshaping hiring practices in Nigeria, from résumé screening to video interviews. While adoption is rising, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and its Directive impose strict limits on automated decision-making.

In this publication, TEMPLARS Partner, Emmanuel Gbahabo, and Associates, Francis Jarigo and Ruqayyatu Umar, explain that employers cannot rely solely on AI to make hiring decisions. Exceptions exist but require human oversight, transparency, and candidate rights to review and challenge outcomes.

AI offers efficiency, but Nigerian employers should balance innovation with fairness, accountability, and regulatory compliance.