Free Nigerian HR letter templates

Eight letters a Nigerian HR office writes every month — offer, confirmation, leave approval, query, appraisal outcome, promotion, exit clearance and certificate of service. Copy the wording or download it as a Word document. No sign-up, nothing to pay.

Replace anything inside {{ }} with your own details before sending. These are practical HR wordings, not legal advice — have contracts and disciplinary wording reviewed by your own adviser.

Offer of employment letter

Send to a candidate you have selected, before resumption.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

{{CANDIDATE_NAME}}
{{CANDIDATE_ADDRESS}}

Dear {{CANDIDATE_NAME}},

OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT — {{JOB_TITLE}}

Following your interview with us, we are pleased to offer you employment with {{COMPANY_NAME}} as {{JOB_TITLE}} in the {{DEPARTMENT}} department.

The main terms of this offer are:

1. Resumption date: {{RESUMPTION_DATE}}
2. Location: {{WORK_LOCATION}}
3. Gross annual salary: NGN {{GROSS_ANNUAL_SALARY}}, paid monthly in arrears, subject to PAYE tax, pension and other statutory deductions.
4. Probation period: {{PROBATION_MONTHS}} months, after which your appointment may be confirmed in writing.
5. Reporting line: you will report to the {{LINE_MANAGER_TITLE}}.
6. Annual leave: {{LEAVE_DAYS}} working days per year, taken with your manager's approval.
7. Notice period: {{NOTICE_PERIOD}} by either party after confirmation.

This offer is subject to satisfactory references, verification of your credentials and the completion of your pre-employment documentation.

Kindly sign and return a copy of this letter on or before {{ACCEPTANCE_DEADLINE}} to confirm your acceptance.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}
{{COMPANY_NAME}}

ACCEPTANCE
I, {{CANDIDATE_NAME}}, accept the offer of employment on the terms stated above.

Signature: _______________  Date: _______________

Confirmation of employment letter

Issue after a successful probation period.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

{{EMPLOYEE_NAME}}
{{JOB_TITLE}}, {{DEPARTMENT}}

Dear {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}},

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

Following the successful completion of your probation period which ended on {{PROBATION_END_DATE}}, and the recommendation of your line manager, we are pleased to confirm your appointment as {{JOB_TITLE}} with effect from {{CONFIRMATION_DATE}}.

Your confirmed terms are:

1. Job title: {{JOB_TITLE}}
2. Gross annual salary: NGN {{GROSS_ANNUAL_SALARY}}
3. Annual leave entitlement: {{LEAVE_DAYS}} working days
4. Notice period: {{NOTICE_PERIOD}}

All other terms in your letter of offer, and the provisions of the employee handbook, continue to apply.

Congratulations, and thank you for your contribution so far.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}

Leave approval letter

Give a staff member written approval for annual or other leave.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

{{EMPLOYEE_NAME}}
{{JOB_TITLE}}, {{DEPARTMENT}}

Dear {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}},

APPROVAL OF {{LEAVE_TYPE}} LEAVE

Your request for {{LEAVE_DAYS_REQUESTED}} working days of {{LEAVE_TYPE}} leave has been approved.

Leave period: {{LEAVE_START_DATE}} to {{LEAVE_END_DATE}}
Resumption date: {{RESUMPTION_DATE}}
Leave balance before this leave: {{BALANCE_BEFORE}} days
Leave balance after this leave: {{BALANCE_AFTER}} days

Kindly hand over all pending assignments to {{RELIEF_STAFF_NAME}} before you proceed, and ensure your contact details are available in case of an urgent matter.

We wish you a restful break.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}

Query / warning letter

Ask a staff member to explain a workplace issue, in writing.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

{{EMPLOYEE_NAME}}
{{JOB_TITLE}}, {{DEPARTMENT}}

Dear {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}},

QUERY — {{SUBJECT_OF_QUERY}}

It has been brought to management's attention that on {{INCIDENT_DATE}}, the following occurred:

{{DESCRIPTION_OF_INCIDENT}}

This conduct falls short of the standard expected of you and of the provisions of the employee handbook.

You are required to submit a written explanation of the above to the undersigned on or before {{RESPONSE_DEADLINE}}. Your explanation will be considered before any decision is taken.

Please treat this as important.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}

Acknowledged by: _______________  Date: _______________

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Appraisal outcome letter

Communicate the result of a performance appraisal cycle.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

{{EMPLOYEE_NAME}}
{{JOB_TITLE}}, {{DEPARTMENT}}

Dear {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}},

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OUTCOME — {{APPRAISAL_PERIOD}}

Your performance for the period {{APPRAISAL_PERIOD}} has been reviewed by your line manager and moderated by management.

Overall rating: {{OVERALL_RATING}} out of 5 — {{RATING_DESCRIPTION}}

Key strengths noted:
1. {{STRENGTH_1}}
2. {{STRENGTH_2}}

Areas for improvement:
1. {{IMPROVEMENT_1}}
2. {{IMPROVEMENT_2}}

Agreed development actions for the next period:
{{DEVELOPMENT_ACTIONS}}

Your objectives for {{NEXT_PERIOD}} will be agreed with your line manager on or before {{OBJECTIVE_SETTING_DATE}}.

Thank you for your contribution.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}

Promotion / salary review letter

Confirm a new role, grade or salary in writing.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

{{EMPLOYEE_NAME}}
{{CURRENT_JOB_TITLE}}, {{DEPARTMENT}}

Dear {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}},

PROMOTION AND SALARY REVIEW

In recognition of your performance and contribution, management is pleased to approve your promotion as follows, with effect from {{EFFECTIVE_DATE}}:

Previous position: {{CURRENT_JOB_TITLE}} ({{CURRENT_GRADE}})
New position: {{NEW_JOB_TITLE}} ({{NEW_GRADE}})
Previous gross annual salary: NGN {{OLD_GROSS_ANNUAL_SALARY}}
New gross annual salary: NGN {{NEW_GROSS_ANNUAL_SALARY}}
Reporting to: {{NEW_LINE_MANAGER_TITLE}}

Your new responsibilities are attached as a revised job description. All other terms and conditions of your employment remain unchanged.

Congratulations. We are confident you will continue to deliver at this level.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}

Exit clearance letter

Confirm an exiting staff member has cleared all departments.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

{{EMPLOYEE_NAME}}
{{JOB_TITLE}}, {{DEPARTMENT}}

Dear {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}},

EXIT CLEARANCE — {{LAST_WORKING_DAY}}

This is to confirm that following your exit from the services of {{COMPANY_NAME}} on {{LAST_WORKING_DAY}}, you have completed the clearance process as follows:

Department            Status              Officer
Line manager         {{STATUS_MANAGER}}   {{OFFICER_MANAGER}}
IT / assets          {{STATUS_IT}}        {{OFFICER_IT}}
Finance / loans      {{STATUS_FINANCE}}   {{OFFICER_FINANCE}}
Admin / facilities   {{STATUS_ADMIN}}     {{OFFICER_ADMIN}}
Human Resources      {{STATUS_HR}}        {{OFFICER_HR}}

Items returned: {{ITEMS_RETURNED}}
Outstanding obligations: {{OUTSTANDING_ITEMS}}

Your final entitlements will be processed in line with company policy and paid to your account on or before {{SETTLEMENT_DATE}}.

We thank you for your service and wish you well.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}

Certificate of service / reference letter

Confirm dates, role and conduct for a former staff member.

{{COMPANY_NAME}}
{{COMPANY_ADDRESS}}

{{DATE}}

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE — {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}}

This is to certify that {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}} was in the employment of {{COMPANY_NAME}} from {{HIRE_DATE}} to {{LAST_WORKING_DAY}}.

Position(s) held: {{POSITIONS_HELD}}
Department: {{DEPARTMENT}}
Last position: {{JOB_TITLE}}
Reason for leaving: {{REASON_FOR_LEAVING}}

During the period under review, {{EMPLOYEE_NAME}} discharged the duties assigned to {{HIM_HER}} and {{CONDUCT_STATEMENT}}.

This certificate is issued at the request of the above-named and without any liability on the part of {{COMPANY_NAME}}.

Yours faithfully,

_______________________
{{HR_NAME}}
{{HR_TITLE}}
{{COMPANY_NAME}}

Questions about these templates

Are these HR letter templates free to use?

Yes. Copy the wording, download the Word file, put your company name on it and use it as often as you like. There is no sign-up and nothing to pay.

Are they written for Nigerian workplaces?

Yes. The wording, job titles, salary references in naira and the exit clearance structure follow the way Nigerian HR offices actually write these letters, including PAYE and pension deductions being mentioned on offer letters.

Can I edit the templates?

That is the idea. Everything inside double curly brackets is a placeholder you replace with your own details — company name, employee name, dates, salary and so on.

Do these replace legal advice?

No. They are practical HR wording, not legal advice. Have employment contracts and any disciplinary or termination wording reviewed by your own adviser before you rely on them.

Do I need Talento to use them?

No. But inside Talento the same letters are filled in automatically from your staff records — name, grade, dates, leave balance and salary — so you print or email them in seconds instead of retyping.

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