Building Nigeria's next generation of technology talent
Where talent meets opportunity
TalentMakers Foundation is building Nigeria's next generation of technology talent through digital education, mentorship and structured pathways into the workforce.
The work so far
Evidence, not claims
Every number here comes from verified programme records.
3,750+
Students Reached
16
Schools Reached
5
LGAs Active
10
Cohort Graduates
14
Wards, Emohua Partnership (in discussion)
Nationally, only about 1 in 10 Nigerian secondary schools has a working computer lab, and a public rural school is roughly seven times less likely to teach computer studies than a private urban one. That is the gap TechSpark exists to close, starting in Rivers State.
As seen in
- The Guardian Nigeria
- Africa Rising Stories
- Ripple Africa
- The Impact Lens
- The Naija Pulse
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For Funders
See the evidence base, the outcomes data, and what a long-term partnership with TMF produces.
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For Students
Join TechSpark or apply to the Scholars Programme and start building with support behind you.
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For Partners
Government bodies, schools and universities plugging into a programme already running across Rivers State.
ExploreScholar spotlight
Our scholars did the work. We gave them the door.
Thankgod U. Albert
Scholars Program · Cohort 1Completed the Scholars Programme, including a capstone project.
Ugo D. Ebipadou
Scholars Program · Cohort 1Completed the Scholars Programme, including a capstone project.
Innocent A. Emmanuel
Scholars Program · Cohort 1Completed the Scholars Programme, including a capstone project.
Insights
Latest from the Foundation
Nigeria does not have a talent shortage. It has an exposure gap.
How Nigerian students can start a technology career through exposure, focused practice and a structured learning pathway.
8 min read · 2 July 2026
Cohort 1: what ten scholars built
Ten scholars completed Cohort 1 through mentorship, real deadlines and capstone work; four progressed into internships.
8 min read · 19 May 2026
How a Nigerian secondary school student can start a technology career
A practical guide to choosing a tech pathway, building a weekly learning habit and finishing work you can show.
9 min read · 11 April 2026