A number of policy decisions relating to the private recruitment agencies (PRAs) have been made in Nepal, and there have been some news reports of these decisions benefiting the agencies. However, there is still a dearth of information on the extent of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Nepalese PRAs, their coping mechanisms and the recruitment industry in Nepal as a whole. It was in this context that this study was undertaken. Such an understanding is essential for the formulation of policies in support of a well-functioning labour migration system that enables and promotes fair recruitment practices and truly benefits migrant workers.