From 44,000 to 740: How Learn2Earn’s Memory Game Selects Nigerian Tech Fellows

Over 44,000 Nigerians took part in a memory challenge to claim one of 740 spots in a two-year Learn2Earn fellowship. Fellows pay no fees, receive a monthly stipend and build real software under guided mentorship. Founder Iyinoluwa Aboyeji argues that traditional CVs overlook Nigeria’s vast talent pool, so he uses a game to uncover skills instead. As companies like Moniepoint struggle to fill hundreds of tech roles, Learn2Earn is quietly shaping the next generation of developers.

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