[bwohlergo]

nepotism, noun

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

... i think you're mistaking the original meaning with its definition.

[forrestthewoods]

Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepotism

: the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nepotism

No, I'm right. Originally it's a familial term. But modern usage includes friends.