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The Non-Compete Employment Contract is essential for businesses operating in Nigeria who need to protect their legitimate business interests, trade secrets, and competitive advantage. This document is typically used when hiring employees who will have access to sensitive information, key client relationships, or valuable intellectual property. It must be carefully drafted to comply with Nigerian legal requirements, including constitutional rights to freedom of movement and employment, while providing reasonable restrictions on post-employment activities. The agreement typically includes specific terms about restricted activities, geographical limitations, time periods, and consideration provided to the employee. Given the complexity of enforcing non-compete agreements in Nigeria, particular attention must be paid to ensuring the restrictions are reasonable and necessary for protecting the employer's legitimate business interests.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the employment relationship and reason for the non-compete provisions

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Competing Business', 'Restricted Territory', 'Restricted Period', etc.

4. Scope of Employment: Overview of employee's role, responsibilities, and relationship with the company

5. Non-Compete Obligations: Core restrictions on competitive activities, including temporal and geographical limitations

6. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting customers, employees, or suppliers

7. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information and trade secrets

8. Duration: Time period for which the non-compete restrictions apply post-employment

9. Geographical Scope: Specific territories where restrictions apply

10. Consideration: Compensation or benefits provided in exchange for the non-compete agreement

11. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of violating the agreement and available remedies

12. Severability: Provision ensuring partial enforcement if any clause is found invalid

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction of Nigerian courts

14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution formalities