[6] Featured opposite Ali Seezan and Asad Shareef, she played the role of Sheleen Yoosuf, a young woman from a wealthy and influential family, who is forced to marry a man she does not love.

Later that year, she featured alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Mohamed Shavin and Ibrahim Giyas in Amjad Ibrahim-directed Aaah (2001), which revolves around two siblings involved in family business and the downfall of the younger brother's love life when he discovers his fiancée is already married to an abusive husband.

[8] Apart from working in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film Kahvalhah Dhaandhen (2002) opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu, Najeeb collaborated with Abdul Faththaah for his drama film Aan... Aharenves Loabivin (2002) starred alongside Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed, Aminath Rasheedha and Neena Saleem, where she played Sara, the only child in a family with a troubled relationship and a tragic incident that leads to her character suffering from amnesia.

[11] In 2003, Najeeb rose to widespread prominence for her portrayal of a forbearing second wife in the critically acclaimed television series, Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee (2003), directed by Abdul Faththaah.

In this project, she played a supporting role in a story about a young man (Yoosuf Shafeeu) who becomes romantically involved with an older woman (Fauziyya Hassan).

[13] The film, which also starred Niuma Mohamed, Sheereen Abdul Wahid, Amira Ismail and Aminath Rasheedha, received mostly negative reviews from critics, although the depiction of a romantic relationship with a large age gap was praised.

[17] During the year, she starred in two television series, including Kamana Vareh Neiy and Loabi Nulibunas, directed by Amjad Ibrahim and Waleedha Waleed respectively.

[17] Her next collaboration with Nahula was the romantic drama film Zuleykha (2005), which tells the story of a nine-year-old girl seeking to reunite her mother with her lost love.

[20][21] Following this, Najeeb starred in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film Hithuge Edhun (2006), where she portrayed Nisha, a devoted wife abandoned by her husband.

[1] The following year, she starred as one of the best friends who gets attracted to an outsider who visits their island for Eid holiday, in her husband's debut direction, Kalaa Dheke Varah Loabivey.

[42] Najeeb's only release of 2012 was Abdul Faththaah's romantic film Love Story (2012), in which she starred alongside Ali Seezan, Amira Ismail and Aishath Rishmy.

[44] In 2014, Najeeb starred in Raanee opposite Mohamed Manik and Fathimath Azifa, portraying Mariyam, a woman consumed by greed for money and fame.

[45] A reviewer from Avas ccriticized the overall production, writing: "Even though the actors give their best with earnest performances, the weak screenplay and poor direction could not save this film.

[45] In 2015, Najeeb appeared in Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.

[47] The following year, Najeeb played the role of Ruby, one of a group of friends trapped in a haunted house, in Fathimath Nahula's horror film 4426 (2016).

[49] The film received positive reviews upon release, with Ahmed Nadheem of Avas describing it as a "masterpiece" and noting Najeeb's performance as commendable.

[51] Her second release of the year was Yoosuf Shafeeu's comedy Baiveriyaa (2016), an ensemble film about an aspiring actress fleeing her family to pursue a career, resulting in suspicions and misunderstandings.

[52][53] The film was well received, with Nazim Hassan of Avas praising the comedic timing of the cast and highlighting the heated exchanges between Shafeeu and Najeeb as standouts.

Najeeb’s portrayal of a widow grappling with the loss of her husband received positive feedback, with viewers and critics commending her emotionally resonant performance.

[59] The film received positive reviews from critics and performed well commercially, further solidifying Najeeb’s reputation as a versatile actress in the Maldivian entertainment industry.

[65] In 2020, Najeeb starred alongside Aminath Rishfa and Ali Seezan in the romantic drama film Andhirikan, where she portrayed a pregnant wife striving to win back her husband's love.

[67] The following year, she collaborated with Dark Rain Entertainment on the romantic comedy sitcom Rumi á Jannat for another comical role, which revolves around a newlywed navigating the early days of marriage with a partner who has vastly different worldviews and personality traits.

[76] In 2012, she was ranked at the fifth position in the list of "Best Actresses in Maldives" compiled by Haveeru, where writer Ahmed Nadheem credited her "powerful performance" in Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee for the same.

's list of Top Ten Actresses of Maldives where writer Aishath Maaha opined that Najeeb is the "perfect choice for any role from a vile to a soft-spoken woman".