In today’s Nigeria, age is no longer a limitation for success. Young entrepreneurs are emerging across all facets of life in Nigeria; they are taking charge, building brands, solving real-world problems, and creating jobs.
From Lagos to Abuja and beyond, young entrepreneurs are leading in industries like tech, fashion, agriculture, and entertainment.
This blog post highlights the top 10 young entrepreneurs in Nigeria in 2025 who are redefining success and proving that passion, vision, and the internet can take you far.
Why This List Matters
Nigeria is home to numerous rising stars, but this list focuses on those who have made the most significant impact, demonstrated innovation, and consistently delivered results.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or examples of what’s possible, these names are proof that greatness doesn’t have to wait.
Top 10 Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
1. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (Tech/Fintech)
Co-founder of Flutterwave and Andela
Iyinoluwa, often referred to as “E”, is one of the most influential tech entrepreneurs in Africa.
He co-founded Andela, a platform connecting African developers to global jobs, and Flutterwave, one of Nigeria’s top fintech companies. Though he’s now mentoring younger entrepreneurs, his legacy continues to grow.
- Age: 33
- Industry: Tech / Fintech
- Notable Mention: Named in Forbes Africa’s 30 under 30 alumni
2. Odunayo Eweniyi (Tech / Social Impact)
Co-founder, PiggyVest
Odunayo is blazing a trail in Nigeria’s fintech space. With PiggyVest, she helped revolutionize saving and investing for millennials. She’s also passionate about women’s rights and co-founded the Feminist Coalition.
- Age: 31
- Industry: Fintech/Advocacy
- Known For: Empowering young Nigerians to save money digitally
3. Temitope Ogunsemo (EdTech)
Temitope leveraged his love of tech and education to start Krystal Digital, a fast-growing educational technology company that specializes in the creation, development, and deployment of customised and service-oriented software applications for educational institutions in Nigeria.
Founded in 2010 in Lagos, Krystal Digital’s flagship service, MySkool Portal, a web-based application for School Information Management System designed for the appropriate storage and documentation of various data in the school
As of 2018, this has been adopted by more than 50 government-owned high schools in Nigeria and has more than 65,000 active student users. Krystal Digital has more than 150 employees and annual revenues of more than $3 million.
- Age: 35
- Industry: EdTech
- Fun Fact: Started his business with just ₦80,000
4. Tania Omotayo (Fashion/Branding)
Tania Omotayo is an entrepreneur, author, and influencer who influences others with her passion for storytelling, fashion, and empowerment.
She is the creative director of Ziva Lagos, a ready-to-wear fashion brand that celebrates the modern Nigerian woman, and Ziva Kids, a concept store providing clothes, toys, and essentials for children aged 0–14.
In 2023, she became a published author with the release of her debut children’s book, Sarai’s Culture Day (a heartfelt story that encourages children to take pride in their heritage while addressing the important topic of bullying).
Her influence extends beyond fashion and literature. She has worked with leading global brands including Coca-Cola, Samsung, Martini, Estée Lauder, Michael Kors, Fenty Beauty, and Peak Milk.
- Age: 32
- Industry: Fashion
- Strength: Passion for storytelling, mixing local fabrics with modern styles
5. Amarachi Uyanne (Entertainment/Nonprofit)
Founder of Amarachi Talent Foundation
Amarachi won Nigeria’s Got Talent at the age of 8. Now in her early 20s, she runs a talent foundation that helps underprivileged children harness their talents through mentorship and training.
- Age: 21
- Industry: Entertainment/Nonprofit
- Impact: Focused on education, art, and talent development for children
6. Mark Essien (Tech/Hospitality)
Founder of Hotels.ng
Mark is a pioneer in Nigeria’s online travel industry. With Hotels.ng, he made hotel bookings simple for travellers across the country. He’s now investing in and mentoring other tech startups.
- Age: 35
- Industry: Tech/Tourism
- Notable Work: Active angel investor in the Nigerian startup scene
7. Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti (Women Empowerment/Retail)
Founder of Herconomy
Ifedayo recounted her experience while growing up: I was a strict science student from secondary school who loved Chemistry and Biology, but getting admission into Covenant University (they didn’t have Pharmacy as an accredited course)
Since my dad was a chemical engineer, the closest cue, of course, that my mom felt was aligned with my skills was chemical engineering. After my first year, I developed a hatred for chemical engineering and had a love for Management and Information Systems (MIS)
My dad didn’t understand when I tried to explain that I was struggling, and like any loving dad, he encouraged me to continue pushing. After my second year, I knew I couldn’t continue, but this time, my university wasn’t allowing people to change to MIS anymore. My only other choice was biochemistry.”
This didn’t give any sense of fulfillment (i had to conclude biochemistry for my first degree, then working in Stanbic Bank ignited my fulfilment in meeting people). So I decided to save and move to United kingdom for my MBA (sothat no one will send me back to a lab or a brewery. That’s how I made the shift)
Ifedayo founded Parliamo Bambini and Philos and Zoe and later launched Herconomy (Nigeria’s first financial platform for women where they can save, earn, and grow wealth while offering access to grants and scholarships).
- Age: 34
- Industry: Fintech/Gender Empowerment
- Vision: Financial inclusion for women in Africa
8. Joshua Chibueze (Tech / Fintech)
Co-founder of PiggyVest
Joshua, alongside Odunayo, co-founded PiggyVest. He’s the Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for the app’s massive growth and strong customer engagement.
- Age: 33
- Industry: Tech / Personal Finance
- Known For: Scaling one of Nigeria’s most loved savings apps
9. Tosin Olaseinde (Finance / Education)
Founder of Money Africa and Ladda
Tosin is a financial literacy expert who helps young Nigerians understand money. With her platform Money Africa, she educates thousands on budgeting, investing, and growing wealth.
- Age: 35
- Industry: Finance Education
- Impact: Over 250,000+ people educated on personal finance
10. Arinze Obiezue (Agribusiness/ Exports)
Founder of FarmKonnect Africa
Arinze is part of the young generation transforming agriculture. Through FarmKonnect, he uses technology to help people invest in profitable farm projects and exports.
- Age: 30
- Industry: Agribusiness
- Focus: Exporting value-added agricultural products
What You Can Learn From These Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Here are some recurring themes:
- Start small, grow fast
- Use digital tools and platforms
- Focus on solving a real problem
- Stay consistent and build community
- Never stop learning
These entrepreneurs didn’t wait for perfect conditions. They started where they were with what they had and built solutions that matter.
Would you want to become one of the Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria? Here are 6 tips to follow
- Identify a problem you’re passionate about solving
- Learn the business side: marketing, branding, pricing
- Leverage free tools: Canva, WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Paystack
- Build your brand online
- Network with mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs
- Don’t wait for funding; start lean and grow
The top 10 young entrepreneurs in Nigeria prove that you don’t need to be a millionaire or have a fancy degree to build something powerful. What you need is a clear purpose, consistent action, and a hunger to solve problems.
If they can do it, you can too.
Want to be on this list in the future? Comment “I’m next” and start your journey today.
