Top 5 Richest Tech Founders in Nigeria and Their Careers

Nigeria’s tech industry is growing fast, thanks to the creativity and hard work of young entrepreneurs who are changing the digital world.

From financial technology (fintech) to startups, these tech experts are helping drive Nigeria’s economic growth and making the country a key player in the global tech scene.

While there’s been a lot of talk about Nigeria’s wealthiest families, musicians, and billionaires, here are five of Nigeria’s most influential young tech experts who have made a big impact on the country’s digital landscape:

Meet the Top 5 Richest Tech Experts in Nigeria

Olugbenga Agboola

Olugbenga Agboola is the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, a major player in Africa’s fintech industry. Before starting Flutterwave in 2016, Agboola worked with big tech companies like PayPal and Standard Bank, creating financial technology solutions.

Under his leadership, Flutterwave has become one of Africa’s top tech companies, leading the way in fintech innovation.

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji co-founded two of Africa’s most successful tech companies: Andela and Flutterwave. Andela connects African software developers with global companies, while Flutterwave simplifies payments across the continent.

Aboyeji has helped grow tech talent in Nigeria and brought in significant investments from around the world.

He now focuses on Future Africa, a platform that supports innovators working to solve Africa’s biggest challenges.

Sola Akinlade

Sola Akinlade co-founded Paystack, a platform that transformed online payments in Africa. Along with Ezra Olubi, Akinlade built Paystack into the “Stripe of Africa.”

In 2020, Stripe bought Paystack, making it a leading digital payment platform. Akinlade’s work earned him recognition as an Officer of the Order of the Niger.

In 2023, he bought a 55% stake in a Danish football club, with plans to help African players enter European football.

Tayo Oviosu

Tayo Oviosu is the founder and CEO of Paga, a mobile payment platform in Nigeria with over 20 million users.

Paga has made it easier for people and businesses to make payments, helping drive financial inclusion in Nigeria.

Oviosu’s work has greatly impacted Nigeria’s economy by supporting small businesses and helping millions of people take part in the digital economy.

Ezra Olubi

Ezra Olubi is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Paystack. He and Sola Akinlade started Paystack in 2015 to make online payments easier for businesses across Nigeria and Africa.

Olubi’s work has played a key role in shaping Africa’s fintech industry, making digital payments more accessible.

In 2022, Olubi made headlines when President Buhari’s reaction to his outfit during his OON award ceremony went viral online.

These young tech leaders are just a few examples of the bright minds driving Nigeria’s tech industry forward.

Their innovations continue to break down barriers, improve access to financial services, and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global tech world.