Nobilo first started his career as a player at amateur level (French 3rd division). After a brief coaching career at SC Hazebrouck, he became a coach on the Reunion Island at La Tamponnaise, at Saint-Denis FC (with a participation in the quarterfinals of the African Cup in 1993) and then at Le Havre AC (Ligue 2). During his time at Le Havre, he has been coach of the PRO B team, the training facility's head manager. Having won the French League 2 tournament during the season 2007-2008 and being elected the best coach of the league, he helped the club to come back in League 1.
