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HR consulting · Recruitment · Careers
People. Strategy.Growth.
Catalyst Path Consulting helps businesses across Nigeria hire better people, build stronger teams and put HR systems in place that hold under pressure — and helps professionals move their careers forward with intent.
Better hires. Stronger teams. Sustainable growth.
Executive search & specialist hiring
HR advisory for growing companies
Abuja-based, nationwide delivery
International hiring capability
What we do
Workforce solutions built around the decisions you're facing
From a single critical hire to a full HR rebuild, we work as an extension of your leadership team.
Why Catalyst Path
A consultancy that answers to the outcome, not the invoice
We are deliberately selective about the mandates we take, because the work only counts if the hire performs and the system holds.
Consulting depth, not CV forwarding
Every search starts with a diagnosis. If the role, salary band or structure is the real problem, we say so before we start sourcing.
Rooted in the Nigerian market
We understand local salary expectations, notice periods, verification realities and what genuinely attracts talent here.
Both sides of the table
We advise employers and coach professionals. That dual view makes our shortlists sharper and our advice more honest.
Discreet and accountable
Confidential searches handled properly, weekly reporting, and a named consultant who owns your outcome.
Business outcomes
What changes when hiring and HR are done properly
No inflated statistics — just the operational shifts our clients consistently work towards.
Fewer costly mis-hires
Structured assessment and reference discipline mean the person you interview is the person who shows up.
Shorter time to productive
Onboarding support and role clarity get new hires contributing sooner, not just occupying a seat.
Managers who hire confidently
Scorecards, interview kits and coaching so hiring stops depending on one person's instinct.
HR that scales with growth
Policies, structure and performance systems designed for the company you're becoming.
Our recruitment process
Six steps, run the same way every time
Consistency is what makes hiring predictable. Here is exactly how a search runs with us.
- 01
Discovery
We sit with the hiring manager to understand the role, the team it joins and what success looks like in the first year.
- 02
Search & sourcing
Market mapping, targeted outreach, our network and advertised search — run in parallel, reported weekly.
- 03
Screening & assessment
Structured interviews, competency probing and role-relevant assessments before anyone reaches your calendar.
- 04
Shortlist & interviews
A concise shortlist with written rationale, plus interview coordination and hiring manager guidance.
- 05
Offer & references
Offer management, salary negotiation support and thorough reference and background verification.
- 06
Onboarding & aftercare
Structured onboarding support and check-ins through probation so the hire actually sticks.
For professionals
Career support for people who are serious about the next move
CV and LinkedIn optimisation, interview preparation and one-to-one coaching — practical work with a recruiter's eye, not generic advice.
ATS-aware CV rewrite and positioning
Mock interviews with candid, specific feedback
LinkedIn profile optimisation for recruiter search
Career direction and progression coaching
Client voices
What partnership feels like
Hear from the businesses and professionals who have partnered with us.
“Catalyst Path Consulting didn’t just send us CVs. They took the time to understand our business, the culture of our organization, and the kind of person who would succeed in the role. The quality of candidates we received was noticeably better, and the recruitment process became much easier for our team.”
“A recruitment partner, not just an agency. What stood out to us was the level of communication throughout the recruitment process. Catalyst Path kept us updated, listened to our feedback, and quickly adjusted the search when necessary. Their team demonstrated a good understanding of both the technical requirements and the people side of recruitment.”
“They helped us hire with confidence. Finding the right talent can be challenging, especially for specialized positions. Catalyst Path Consulting brought structure to the process and helped us identify candidates who were not only qualified on paper but also aligned with what we were looking for as an organization. Their professionalism made the entire experience seamless.”
Industries
Sectors we hire and advise in
Deep familiarity with the roles, salary realities and compliance expectations of each market we serve.
Financial Services & Fintech
Oil, Gas & Energy
Technology & Telecoms
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing & FMCG
Construction & Real Estate
Development & Non-Profit
Professional Services
Insights
Thinking worth your time
Notes on hiring, HR practice and career growth from the work we do every week.
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Your people strategy is your business strategy.
Tell us what you're trying to build. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right partner for it — and what we'd do first.