As a graduate of B.A. in Theatre Arts, there are several government job opportunities available—especially if you combine your creative, communication, and public speaking skills with civil service roles. Here are 10 possible government jobs you could pursue:
🎭 1. Cultural Officer
Work with ministries of culture or arts councils to promote cultural heritage, manage festivals, and support artistic programs.
🧾 2. Information/Media Officer
Join the Ministry of Information or state-owned media to write scripts, manage public campaigns, or handle communications.
📻 3. Broadcaster/Presenter (Radio or TV)
Work in government-owned stations like NTA or Radio Nigeria as an on-air presenter, actor, or program host.
🎬 4. Film/Documentary Producer
Work with government agencies like the National Orientation Agency or Nigerian Film Corporation to create educational or promotional films.
📚 5. Drama Teacher (Public Secondary Schools)
With a PGDE, you can teach drama, literature, or creative arts in public secondary schools under state education boards.
📑 6. Administrative Officer (Civil Service)
Take the civil service exam and work in administrative positions—your communication and coordination skills are a plus.
🎤 7. Public Relations Officer
Represent government agencies in public events, manage PR campaigns, or handle press releases and community relations.
🏛️ 8. Tourism Development Officer
Work with the Ministry of Tourism to plan cultural tours, promote arts-based tourism, and manage heritage sites.
🧠 9. Creative Director/Content Developer
Design content for public enlightenment campaigns or civic education programs—especially in ministries focusing on youth or public health.
📺 10. Voice-Over Artist/Scriptwriter (for Gov’t Campaigns)
Work as a freelancer or full-time staff in government-sponsored awareness campaigns, especially in health, education, or voter sensitization.
10 possible skilled jobs one can be self employed with as a graduate of B.A. in Theatre Arts in Nigeria looking at what you do, Why It’s Good, and start up capital
A B.A. in Theatre Arts opens up a lot of opportunities for creative self-employment in Nigeria. Here’s a list of 10 skilled self-employed jobs, each with what you do, why it’s good, and a rough idea of the startup capital:
🎭 1. Acting Coach / Drama Trainer
What You Do: Train kids, teens, or adults in acting techniques, speech, and stage performance. You can run workshops, school clubs, or online classes.
Why It’s Good: High demand in schools, churches, and creative hubs. Flexible schedule.
Start-Up Capital: ₦50,000–₦150,000 (for space rental, props, marketing).
🎤 2. Voice-Over Artist
What You Do: Record voiceovers for radio ads, online videos, audiobooks, etc.
Why It’s Good: High-paying gigs, flexible hours, and you can work from home.
Start-Up Capital: ₦100,000–₦250,000 (for microphone, soundproof setup, laptop, editing software).
🎬 3. Content Creator (Drama/Comedy Skits)
What You Do: Create short, entertaining or educative skits for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.
Why It’s Good: Builds a personal brand, attracts sponsorship, and can go viral.
Start-Up Capital: ₦100,000–₦300,000 (smartphone or camera, lighting, editing tools).
📚 4. Scriptwriter / Screenwriter
What You Do: Write scripts for movies, TV series, adverts, stage plays, or web content.
Why It’s Good: Always in demand in Nollywood and for church/theatre productions.
Start-Up Capital: ₦20,000–₦100,000 (just a laptop and internet at minimum).
🎥 5. Stage / Event Director
What You Do: Plan and direct live shows, concerts, weddings, theatre productions.
Why It’s Good: High-paying gigs and lots of event demand in Nigeria.
Start-Up Capital: ₦100,000–₦300,000 (for branding, phone, marketing, transport).
🧒 6. Children’s Theatre / Puppetry Services
What You Do: Organize fun drama and puppet shows for schools, birthday parties, and churches.
Why It’s Good: Niche but profitable, especially with schools and NGOs.
Start-Up Capital: ₦50,000–₦200,000 (costumes, puppets, flyers, portable stage setup).
🎧 7. Master of Ceremony (MC) / Compère
What You Do: Host weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and shows.
Why It’s Good: High visibility, good pay per gig, and builds a public profile.
Start-Up Capital: ₦50,000–₦100,000 (branding, training, outfits, mic).
🧑🏫 8. Speech & Elocution Coach
What You Do: Help individuals improve diction, accent, public speaking, and confidence.
Why It’s Good: In-demand in schools, among professionals and job seekers.
Start-Up Capital: ₦30,000–₦150,000 (training materials, marketing, maybe a small class space).
📹 9. Short Film / Documentary Producer
What You Do: Create films for NGOs, churches, schools, or small businesses.
Why It’s Good: Builds your portfolio, gets grants, and attracts clients.
Start-Up Capital: ₦200,000–₦500,000+ (camera, editing software, small crew).
🖼️ 10. Costume & Make-up Artist (Stage & Film)
What You Do: Provide costume design and make-up for actors, models, and brides.
Why It’s Good: Constant need in Nollywood, theatres, events, and photoshoots.
Start-Up Capital: ₦100,000–₦300,000 (makeup kit, costumes, sewing or rentals).