Executive Assistant (Remote, Lagos)

A remote executive assistant role supporting a senior leader at a business based in Nigeria, working on a regular Nigerian schedule with a short daily overlap with an international team. The role suits an organised, discreet administrator who enjoys keeping a busy calendar, inbox and projects running smoothly. It is a good fit for someone who writes clearly, takes ownership of open tasks, and is comfortable using modern AI tools to save time on routine work.

What you'll do

• Triage the executive's inbox daily, set priorities and draft correspondence in their tone
• Manage the calendar, including scheduling, rescheduling and protecting focus time
• Track open action items and follow up to make sure deadlines are met
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and itineraries, and prepare monthly expense reports
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations and briefing documents, and support light cross-team coordination
• Use AI writing and scheduling tools to streamline repetitive tasks

What you need

• Strong written and spoken English
• Experience as a virtual, senior administrative or executive assistant is desired
• Strong ownership, proactive problem-solving and careful proofreading
• Reliable high-speed internet, a quiet workspace and an HD webcam
• Available for about 2 hours of overlap with the international team three times a week
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with strict confidentiality

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