About us

A people-first recruitment agency built for early-career talent.

We operate across Africa and the Middle East, helping companies hire well and helping first-jobbers get a fair start.

Our story

We started with a simple frustration

Talent Archive began when a small group of recruiters kept meeting the same problem: capable, motivated people were being passed over simply because they had no experience yet. Employers wanted ready-made hires; candidates could not get experience without a first chance.

So we built an agency around that first chance. Instead of screening people out, we look for potential, then invest in training before the placement. Today we work with employers across Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt, and increasingly across the wider Middle East, to fill entry-level roles with people who are ready to grow.

Our mission is straightforward: open doors for early-career talent, and make sure the people we place are set up to succeed once they walk through them.

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At a glance

Founded2019
FocusEntry-level hiring
MarketsNigeria · Kenya · Egypt
Team setupRemote / Hybrid
SpecialismHR & recruiting
ApproachTrain, then place
By the numbers

Steady work, done carefully

We stay deliberately focused on early-career placements so we can support each person properly rather than chase volume.

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Core markets across Africa

1,400+

Candidates supported to date

120+

Employers we partner with

90%

Placed hires still growing after year one

What we stand for

Values that shape how we recruit

These are not slogans on a wall. They decide who we hire, how we treat candidates and what we promise employers.

Potential over pedigree

We look at attitude, curiosity and reliability first. A short resume is a starting point, not a verdict.

Honest expectations

We tell candidates and employers the truth about roles, training and timelines. No inflated promises, ever.

Support that lasts

Mentorship does not stop at the offer letter. We stay close through the first months, when it matters most.

Ready to start your career with us?

We are hiring entry-level recruiters, coordinators and assistants. Full training provided, no prior experience required.

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