Recognition underscores RMB Nigeria’s commitment to people-first practices and workplace excellence.
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria (RMB Nigeria) has been ranked No. 2 Employer in Nigeria for 2026, marking the second consecutive year the Bank has received recognition for its excellence in people practices. This achievement highlights RMB Nigeria’s deliberate focus on fostering a workplace where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to clients and community.
The recognition comes from the Top Employers Institute, the global authority on HR certification, benchmarking, and advisory. Active in over 130 countries and regions, the Institute certifies organisations through its rigorous HR Best Practices Survey, which evaluates six domains: People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. This certification demonstrates that RMB Nigeria meets world-class standards in HR excellence and workplace culture.
Top Employer CEO Comment
Top Employers Institute CEO Adrian Seligman commented: “Achieving a Country Top Employer Certification for 2026 reflects RMB Nigeria’s dedication to building an outstanding workplace that enables sustained business performance. Their strong alignment between people strategy and organisational goals, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrates the impact of their transformative practices. We are proud to recognise RMB Nigeria for their meaningful contribution to a better world of work in Nigeria.”
RMB Nigeria CEO Comment
Speaking on the recognition, Bayo Ajayi, CEO of RMB Nigeria, noted that the ranking reflects the Bank’s deliberate and sustained focus on fostering a workplace where people can truly thrive.
“At RMB Nigeria, our people are our greatest asset. This recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to building an inclusive, empowering, and purpose-driven environment where employees are supported to grow, excel, and deliver exceptional value to our clients and the communities we serve. It is a testament to our people-first philosophy and the culture of excellence we continue to nurture every day.”
RMB Nigeria Head of Human Capital Comment
Also commenting on the recognition, Ayotunde Jegede, Head of Human Capital at RMB Nigeria, highlighted that the Bank’s consistent ranking underscores its long-term commitment to excellence in people practices.
“Being recognised for the second year running and ranked No. 2 in Nigeria for 2026 affirms that our people-first philosophy is not merely aspirational but embedded in the way we operate every day. We remain dedicated to continuously enhancing the employee experience and setting new benchmarks within the Nigerian financial services industry.”
Commitment to Workplace Excellence
RMB Nigeria’s workplace culture is built on collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and a strong foundation of ethical leadership. Looking ahead, the Bank has pledged to further elevate standards in people management, strengthen its employer brand, and deliver on its commitment to remain an employer of choice in Nigeria and across Africa.
About RMB Nigeria
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria (RMB Nigeria), a leading corporate and investment bank is a member of the FirstRand Group, one of Africa’s largest financial services institutions. Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, RMB Nigeria provides advisory, capital raising, structured finance, and investment banking solutions to corporate and institutional clients, leveraging deep local expertise and the strength of a pan-African platform. Guided by a people-first philosophy, RMB Nigeria continues to set industry benchmarks in workplace culture and ethical leadership.
About Top Employers Institute
The Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices. Through its certification programme, organisations are independently validated and recognised as employers of choice. In 2025, the Institute certified nearly 2,500 organisations across 131 countries/regions, positively impacting the lives of over 14 million employees worldwide.
