All Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) should take note of these best states in Nigeria to serve for NYSC 2025 batch.
Top 12 Best States In Nigeria To Serve For NYSC 2025
1. LAGOS STATE
Lagos state is inarguable the best states in Nigeria to serve for NYSC, and it happen to be the former capital of Nigeria.
Lagos state has a lot of opportunities that Corp members can tap from. Also, the standard of living in Lagos state is normal.
- There is no security threat in the state for strangers.
- Lagos is a land of opportunities, in the sense that there are lots of opportunities for young graduates.
- Another good thing about doing NYSC in Lagos is the exposure.
- There are thousands of recruiting companies in Lagos where to submit you CV after your service year.
State Allowance: The Lagos state government pays between N10,000 and N15,000 as state allowance to Corps Members posted to Lagos.
2. ABUJA FCT
Abuja is the second on the list of best states for NYSC in Nigeria. Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.
Although, the cost of living in Abuja is very high, but it is still a place you will enjoy.
There are also many job opportunities in Abuja for Nigerian graduates. And every nook and cranny is developed with no security threat.
State Allowance: Abuja does not pay state allowance but most of the private companies in Abuja pay high amounts to corp members.
3. KANO STATE
This state is worthy to be mentioned on this list. Although, many Corps Members dislike serving in North because of fragile security in the region. But Kano is an exception. Kano state is very good; it is a state you will enjoy living in if you find yourself there.
- Things are very cheap in Kano, making it an ideal state for all Corpers as they can save most of their allowance.
- Most people that have served in Kano state claim the state is even better than Abuja and Akwa Ibom.
State Allowance: Kano state pays N4,000 as state allowance to Corps members serving in the state.
4. OGUN STATE
If you miss Lagos, don’t miss Ogun. The State shares borders with Lagos state, and it is among the best states to do your NYSC in Nigeria. If you ask people who served in Ogun, they will tell you how good the States is. In fact from Ogun to Lagos is about N250 for transportation.
Just like Lagos and Abuja, Ogun also has many opportunities for young graduates.
State Allowance: Ogun state pays N0.00 to Corps members serving in the State.
5. PLATEAU STATE
This is also among the best place to do your NYSC. You will live largely and still have your savings. The standard of living in the Plateau state is normal. You can also get things very cheap in Plateau.
If you are lucky enough to serve in the capital ‘Jos’, you might forget your home state forever because of too many goodies.
State Allowance: The Corps members’ state allowance in plateau State stood at N0.00.
6. AKWA IBOM STATE
Akwa Ibom is one state in Nigeria that many people desire to do their NYSC. If serve in Akwa you will fall in love with the place.
Akwa Ibom State pays state allowances to Corps members posted in the state.
State allowance: There was a time, the state allowance in Akwa-Ibom was N20,000. But now it is N5000, who knows if it will increase again.
7. ENUGU STATE
This State cannot be left out from the list. The name Enugu is derived from an Igbo word ‘Enu-Ugwu’ meaning mountain top. This is because the state is on the top of a hill.
Enugu is a peaceful state, and the people in the state are very kind to strangers. If you are lucky to serve in Enugu capital or town, I bet you would never want to go back to your home state again.
State allowance: Currently, Enugu pays N1000 to Corps members posted to towns, and N3500 to those posted to villages.
8. RIVERS STATE
Rivers state is among the best state in Nigeria for NYSC.
Those that have served in Rivers will testify that Rivers state worth to be mentioned on this list.
If you serve in the state Capital, Port Harcourt, you might end up serving in one of the many big oil companies.
State Allowance: The Corps members’ state allowance in Rivers State stood at N0.00.
9. CROSS RIVER STATE
Calabar is the capital city of Cross River. Just like Rivers, Cross River is also an oil-rich state with so many opportunities. You won’t regret serving in Cross River state.
State allowance: The NYSC State allowance in Cross River state is N0.0
10. OSUN STATE
The list will not be complete if we do not mention Osun State. Osun is one of the best states for NYSC. The state is good, peaceful, good electricity, and can turn your dream to reality.
State allowance: The Corps Members’ State allowance in Osun is N5,000.
11. ANAMBRA STATE
Anambra State is another state you would like to serve. Corpers serving in Anambra state are among the highest paid state allowance.
State allowance: Anambra state Government pays Corpers up to N8,500, as state allowance. This makes Anambra one of the states in Nigeria that pay highest state allowance to Corpers.
12. OYO STATE
Oyo state is basically one of the leading states where prospective corp members look forward to for their service Year. There are quite a number of opportunities in Oyo state, ranging from companies, to factories and more.
State allowance: The sitting governor last year increased the state allowance of Corp members from 5000 to 15000 for those Posted to government offices. This makes some prospective corp members desire to serve in Oyo state.
Recommended: NYSC State Secretariats Addresses In Nigeria And Their Contact Information
Note: Our ranking of the top 12 best state for NYSC in Nigeria is based on the following 7 factors.
- Infrastructure
- State Allowances
- Job Opportunities
- Exposure
- Activities
- Security
- Corpers’ Testimonies
Note: Every state is good. We only listed the best. No matter where you are posted to, you can make the best out of the state
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