After completing his studies at the Higher Pedagogical Institute in Ankara, Alpan initially worked as a teacher in Soke (1945–1950), and later as a professor of psycho-pedagogy at the Kastamonu Normal School (1952–1954).
Nexhip Alpan published several pedagogical-cultural organs, such as "Imbat" and "Ogretmen", and was the editor of the official educational journal.
He wrote and published hundreds of papers and articles in magazines and newspapers in Turkey, the United States, Tirana, and Pristina.
He was also an Albanian-speaking broadcaster on "The Voice of Turkiye" radio, where he distributed news and programs in the Albanian language.
With a rich career and contributions to the fields of education, culture, and Albanology, he remains an important and inspiring figure for Albanians around the world.