The Top 20 Great Companies to Work for in Nigeria

Guinness, First Bank and Guaranty Trust Assurance have emerged the top three companies in Nigeria in the great places to work in Nigeria rankings.

Following a survey of 250 companies, twenty companies emerged as the Great  Places to Work in Nigeria and will be entered into an international database that list the companies where employees are the most satisfied.

Other firms that made it to the list are Accenture, Fidelity Bank Plc,  Lagos Business School, Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), Total Nigeria Plc, Access Bank Plc and Glaxosmith Beecham Plc.

10 companies were voted best for creating conducive environments that stimulate workers’ efficiency. These include Accion Microfinance Bank Limited, Adic Insurance, Red Star Express Oando Plc, Skye Bank Plc, Microsoft and Skye Bank Plc.

The Managing Director of Great Place To Work in Nigeria,  Kunle Malomo speaking on the methodology used to determine the rankings said Trust Index and Culture Audit were the two parameters used in selecting the best twenty companies.

He said, “We have learned that trust is the key differentiator.  Trust defined as a combination of Credibility, Fairness and Respect. This applies to all organizations regardless of regional culture, industry, size or age. By raising the level of trust in the workplace, companies everywhere can improve their business results since cooperation and innovation depend on trust.”

Great Place To Work in Nigeria is an affiliate of Great Place to Work, San Francisco, in the US, specializes in analyzing, understanding, selecting and publishing Best Workplace lists in the country.