This study theoretically examines the relationship that exists between talent management strategies and organizational success of universities in Rivers State. The theoretical foundation that underpins this study was resource-based view theory. According to the literature review, there is a strong link between talent management strategies and organizational success. Career management is critical for every organization's performance since how well it manages its employees determines its success. The findings of this study have some managerial implications, which can help managers to effectively attain their organizational objectives. The findings show that management is not paying enough attention to talent attraction and retention in the industry, necessitating a need for management to overhaul their talent attraction and retention strategy, as this will improve the explanation variations of talent management strategies in achieving long-term organizational success. Managers should shift their mindset from discussing talent management strategies informally to strategic execution and integration through decision-making procedures, rather than treating it as a theoretical topic. Human resources managers should also set aside sufficient budget to cater for costs relating to external recruitment and graduate or management trainee programs which ideally will form part of an organization's talent pool.