Working in Congo, Republic of

The Republic of Congo has a significant oil supply, and as a result the economy is built on exporting this. It sends almost 40% of all exports to China, and trades closely with Europe and America.

Why work in Congo, Republic of?

The Republic of Congo is a challenging work and social environment. The majority of roles for highly skilled individuals come in the form of oil & gas work. The country has under developed education and healthcare systems, and anyone working in the country is advised to ensure they have insurance and access to private provisions. Social living is limited, and the population generally has very low levels of income, resulting in reduced social activity. Moving to the Republic of Congo is not advised prior to obtaining an offer of employment.

Congo, Republic of - Useful Information

Population

5380508

Currency

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Dialling Code

242

Official Languages

French

Main Airport

Maya-Maya Airport

Timezone

Congo (UTC +01:00)

Recent Roles

More opportunities coming soon!

Careers in Africa Recruitment Summits

Lisbon Summit

2024

Click Here

London Summit

2024

Click Here

Paris Summit

2024

Click Here

U.S. Summit

2024

Click Here

Our Value-Add Partners

Education

Discover our partners

Learn more

Relocation

Discover our partners

Learn more

Legal

Discover our partners

Learn more

Media & Events

Discover our partners

Learn more

Financial Services

Discover our partners

Learn more

Thought Leadership Webinars

Africa’s talent decision makers gather at our Talent Agenda Webinars to discuss and debate the future of human capital across the continent. Business and HR leaders explore ways to unlock and enable the power of Africa’s talent - a peerless opportunity to engage with and learn from global experts and position your company alongside Africa’s innovators.

2023 Webinar Dates