Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution and a leader in digital financial services, has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 edition of its Women in Tech internship programme. Now in its sixth year, the programme continues to grow its reach across Nigeria. This year’s campaign, themed “There Is Space for You,” is a direct call to women nationwide—those with talent, drive, and ambition—who have faced challenges accessing opportunities in the tech industry.
The choice of the theme underscores intentionality. Despite notable progress in recent years, women make up only 25% of Nigeria’s tech workforce, even though they constitute nearly half of the population and 22% of annual STEM graduates. Moniepoint’s Women in Tech initiative has spent five years working to close this gap, providing access and opportunities for women to thrive in the industry.
Building on the success of last year’s “Dream 15” cohort—the programme’s largest intake to date—the 2026 edition aims to expand opportunities further. It will offer more roles in some of the most sought-after disciplines in the industry, including Cloud Engineering, Frontend and Backend Engineering, Data Engineering, Systems Administration, Product Management, Information Security, Mobile Engineering, and Site Reliability Engineering. These roles are foundational to the future of digital finance in Africa, and Moniepoint is committed to positioning women at the heart of this transformation.
Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary, work tools, branded merchandise, and direct mentorship from seasoned professionals across the company. As with previous cohorts, high performers will be considered for full-time employment—an opportunity that has already transformed many women’s careers since the programme’s inception.
The real success stories underpin this year’s campaign. Over 8,000 applications were received last year, resulting in 15 interns. Among them are young women like Uzoamaka Anyaegbuna, Adaeze Ugwumba, Iyinoluwa Akenroye, Loveth Abang, and Bisola Abimbola, who joined as interns and have since become what Moniepoint calls “DreamMakers”—full-time employees leading projects, building systems, and shaping the company’s products from within.
A common critique of internships is that they often lack substance. Bisola Abimbola’s experience at Moniepoint, however, was the opposite; she was treated as a peer from day one.
“I can confidently say the internship was one of the best things that’s happened in my career. I was given real product ownership, working on multiple projects and driving them forward like an actual product manager, not just observing from the sidelines. Projects were thrown at me with an implicit question: ‘Can you handle this?’ I had to step up, own the outcomes, and actually deliver. That experience made me comfortable with the autonomy and accountability I now have. This hands-on experience made all the difference and solidified my resolve that this is exactly where I’m meant to be.”
Chinaza Nduka-Dike, Head of People Operations at Moniepoint Inc., reiterated the company’s dedication to the initiative. “With the Women in Tech programme, we are not just inspiring inclusion, we are actively creating sustainable pathways for women to thrive in the tech industry. This is a space where diversity fuels innovation, and through programmes like this, we are empowering women to take on leadership roles, develop crucial skills, and shape the future of technology. The progress we have seen across five cohorts, where alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to the company and the wider tech ecosystem, fills us with pride. There is space for the next generation, and we are ready for them.”
The launch of the 2026 campaign coincides with the conclusion of Women’s Month and exemplifies Moniepoint’s broader commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on Gender Equality. These initiatives reflect a firm conviction: empowering women is an ongoing responsibility that requires sustained investment in access, skill development, and creating a sense of belonging.
Applications open on March 30, 2026. The programme is open to women across Nigeria seeking to start or pivot their careers in technology—whether self-taught or formally trained. More details on available roles and application procedures can be found on the Women in Tech website: https://womenintech.moniepoint
