 Nijhof was named the winner of the first cycle of "Holland's Next Top Model" after making it to the finals with Sylvia Geertsen.Her prize was a €50,000 modeling contract with Max Models, a cover for "Glamour" magazine, and the right to represent the Netherlands at Ford Models Supermodel of the World competition.On 17 January 2007, she won the Ford Models Supermodel of the World competition, winning a US$ 250,000 contract with the world-renowned agency.