Real Dictionary

jobs for the boys
a situation where well-paid or important jobs in a particular organization are given to people who are the friends, relatives or supporters of someone in that organization, rather than to the people who are best qualified to do the jobs
appointment of one's supporters to posts, without reference to their qualifications or ability
appointments given to or created for allies or favourites
phrase: If you refer to work as jobs for the boys, you mean that the work is unfairly given to someone's friends, supporters, or relations, even though they may not be the best qualified people to do it.