Nigeria is no longer just Africa’s most populous country, it’s now becoming a tech hub in Africa driven by innovation, ambition, and youth. At the centre of this transformation are young entrepreneurs building scalable, impactful, and tech-driven solutions to tackle local and global challenges. These young minds are not only reshaping industries such as fintech, healthtech, edtech, and agriculture, but they are also rewriting the narrative of Africa’s digital economy.
In this post, I spotlight 10 young Nigerian tech entrepreneurs in 2025 who are blazing trails, raising millions in funding, and inspiring the next generation of African innovators.
1. Odunayo Eweniyi: Co-founder, PiggyVest
Odunayo is one of Nigeria’s most recognisable fintech entrepreneurs. As the co-founder of PiggyVest, a digital savings and investment platform, she has helped over 5 million Nigerians manage their finances and save over ₦1 trillion. Her work in tech and activism has earned her global recognition, including a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30.
2. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Co-founder, Flutterwave & Andela
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, born in 1991, is a co-founder of Andela (training African developers for global jobs) and Flutterwave (a $3 billion+ payment platform). Iyinoluwa is a tech visionary. In 2025, he continues to support startups through Future Africa, a venture capital fund empowering African innovators.
3. Timi Ajiboye: Founder, BuyCoins
Timi Ajiboye is a Nigerian software engineer and tech entrepreneur, he is the founder of BuyCoins, a cryptocurrency exchange platform that enables Nigerians and other Africans to buy, sell, and store digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. With a strong passion for decentralisation and financial inclusion, Timi has played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s crypto landscape. He advocates for the use of blockchain technology to solve real-world financial problems, and his work with BuyCoins has helped increase crypto adoption across West Africa, making digital assets more accessible to everyday users.
4. Damilola Olokesusi: Founder, Shuttlers
Damilola is the founder of Shuttlers, a platform that transforms urban transport in Nigerian cities with an affordable and tech-enabled shuttle service. In 2025, the platform continues to expand across cities, reducing traffic congestion and offering safe transportation alternatives.
5. Femi Kuti: Co-founder, Reliance Health
Femi is helping Nigerians access affordable healthcare through Reliance Health, which combines technology, data, and quality care. The platform has raised millions in funding and operates in several African countries.
6. Hanu Fejiro Agbodje: Founder, Patricia Technologies
Hanu at his early 20s he launched Patricia, a crypto-powered digital commerce platform. Despite challenges in Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem, he has built a robust company that enables gift card and Bitcoin exchange services across Africa.
7. Oluwatobi Otokiti: Founder, ProductDive
Oluwatobi is solving Africa’s product management skills gap through ProductDive, an edtech platform offering mentorship, training, and career support for aspiring product managers across the continent.
8. Ife Durosinmi-Etti: Founder, Herconomy
Ife’s fintech startup Herconomy is helping African women access financial tools, opportunities, and funding. In 2025, she continues to build an inclusive financial community focused on economic empowerment for women.
9. Judith Okonkwo: Founder, Imisi 3D
Judith is introducing Africa to immersive technologies through Imisi 3D, a Lagos-based innovation lab. Her mission is to use AR/VR to revolutionise education, storytelling, and digital experiences in Africa.
10. Prosper Otemuyiwa: Co-founder, Eden
Prosper is a developer advocate and co-founder of Eden, a tech-powered concierge service. He’s also a leading voice in Nigeria’s developer community, promoting open-source productivity tools and African tech talent.
From fintech to immersive tech, these young Nigerian entrepreneurs in 2025 are pushing boundaries and solving real-world problems using innovation. They are proof that the future of Africa is not just digital, it’s youth-driven, solution-oriented, and globally competitive.
Whether you’re a student, investor, or aspiring founder, keep an eye on these names. They represent the bold, tech-powered future of Nigeria.
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