Skills in demand
What employers write in their job ads: the know-how, diplomas and experience they expect.
Data updated on 26 October 2026 at 22:23 (Cotonou time)
The most requested know-how, tools and languages
What can be learned or proven. Click a skill to see the jobs that ask for it.
- Web development30 % · 1 job in 3
- French24 % · 1 job in 4
- SQL and databases24 % · 1 job in 4
- ERP (SAP, Oracle…)21 % · 1 job in 5
- Python14 % · 1 job in 7
- English11 % · 1 job in 9
- Occupational health and safety9.5 % · 1 job in 11
- Inventory and logistics9.5 % · 1 job in 11
- Prospecting and sales7.9 % · 1 job in 13
- Office suite (Word, PowerPoint)7.9 % · 1 job in 13
- HR and payroll6.3 % · 1 job in 16
- Report writing6.3 % · 1 job in 16
The most cited personal qualities
Cited by many jobs whatever the occupation: they matter, but distinguish little.
Diploma and experience: what is asked for most often
Most requested diploma
Bac+3 (Bachelor's)
78% of the ads that specify it
Most requested experience
5 to 10 years
68% of the ads that specify it
See the detailed data
Digital tools
- Web development30 %
- Python14 %
- Excel6.3 %
- Graphic design tools3.2 %
- GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)1.6 %
Professional knowledge
- HR and payroll6.3 %
- Report writing6.3 %
- Customer service4.8 %
- Project management4.8 %
- Electrical work3.2 %
- Mechanics1.6 %
- Procurement1.6 %
Languages
Transversal skills
- Communication46 %
- Teamwork4.8 %
Licences
- Driving licence1.6 %
5 jobs cite no skill from the lexicon.
Education and experience required
The required level is the lowest the employer accepts. “Any level”: all are accepted. “Not specified”: the ad says nothing.
Education level required
- Below secondary school diploma4.8 %
- Secondary school diploma4.8 %
- Bac+11.6 %
- Bac+2 (2-year diploma)1.6 %
- Bac+3 (Bachelor's)78 %
- Any level accepted9.5 %
Experience required
- Entry level (under 2 years)1.6 %
- 2 to 5 years27 %
- 5 to 10 years65 %
- Over 10 years1.6 %
- Not specified4.8 %
Fields of study cited
- Computer science, digital14 %
- Management and administration6.3 %
- Sales and marketing3.2 %
- Communications, journalism1.6 %
- Mining, geology, oil1.6 %
- Electrical and mechanical engineering1.6 %
- Civil engineering, construction, architecture1.6 %
- Human resources1.6 %
46 jobs cite no field of study.