As Nigeria cements its place as one of Africa’s technology powerhouses, ten innovative tech hubs are helping shape the nation’s digital economy and startup ecosystem.
From Lagos to Kaduna, these hubs are more than co-working spaces—they are launchpads for local solutions, global partnerships, and the next generation of African innovators.
Nigeria’s tech hubs have become critical in driving economic diversification, creating jobs, and positioning the country on the global innovation map. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Nigeria hosts more than 90 active tech hubs, with Lagos alone housing about half.
These hubs offer startups mentorship, investor networks, access to funding, and collaborative workspaces, vital in a country where infrastructure and funding gaps remain significant obstacles for entrepreneurs.
Nigeria’s Top 10 Tech Hubs
- Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) – Lagos
Founded in 2010 by Bosun Tijani and Femi Longe, CcHub is arguably Nigeria’s most influential tech hub. Located in Yaba, Lagos, it has incubated notable startups like BudgIT and Lifebank. In 2019, CcHub acquired Kenya’s iHub, further expanding its regional footprint. The hub focuses on social innovation, health tech, and education technology.
- nHub – Jos
nHub, founded in 2015 by Daser David, is the first tech innovation hub in northern Nigeria. Positioned in Jos, Plateau State, it focuses on software development, capacity building, and outsourcing. nHub has played a vital role in bridging Nigeria’s tech divide between North and South.
- Start Innovation Hub – Uyo
Founded in 2014 by Hanson Johnson, Start Innovation Hub in Akwa Ibom State nurtures talent in mobile app development, web design, and digital marketing. It collaborates with organizations like Google and Facebook, helping young developers gain practical skills and visibility.
- Roar Nigeria Hub – Nsukka
Established in 2016 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Roar Nigeria is one of West Africa’s first university-embedded hubs. Founded by Ndubuisi Ekekwe and Ifeanyi Orajaka, it emphasizes hardware innovation, robotics, and AI research, offering students direct industry exposure.
- Genesys Tech Hub – Enugu
Located in Enugu and founded by Kingsley Eze in 2017, Genesys Hub focuses on software development, digital skills training, and startup incubation. Its Genesys Ignite program connects startups with investors, and the hub hosts one of Southeast Nigeria’s largest tech gatherings annually.
- Enspire Incubator – Abuja
Enspire, established in 2013 under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is Abuja’s premier incubator. It targets ICT startups, providing mentorship, seed funding support, and training programs, including partnerships with global tech corporations.
- Founders Hub – Ilorin
Founded in 2016 by Olatunde Ayeni, Founders Hub Ilorin supports early-stage startups in Kwara State with digital skills training, coworking spaces, and business development services. It has cultivated grassroots innovation outside traditional tech cities like Lagos and Abuja.
- Wennovation Hub – Ibadan
Wennovation Hub, launched in 2010 by Wole Odetayo, Bayo Adedeji, and others, is one of Nigeria’s earliest hubs. Based in Ibadan, it emphasizes social innovation, health tech, and agricultural solutions. It has supported over 300 startups across Nigeria and partners with organizations like GIZ and the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
- Techpoint Africa HQ – Lagos
While primarily a media company, Techpoint Africa’s office has evolved into a community hub for founders, hosting pitch events, workshops, and networking. Founded by Adewale Yusuf in 2015, Techpoint has become a vital storyteller and convening force in Nigeria’s ecosystem.
- Kaduna ICT Hub – Kaduna
Kaduna ICT Hub was launched in 2018 through a partnership between the Kaduna State Government and private investors. It focuses on digital skills for youths and hosts initiatives like the Kaduna Digital Entrepreneurship Incubation Program. It’s part of the state’s broader vision to diversify its economy beyond agriculture and textiles.
TALKING POINTS
More Tech Hubs, But Where’s the Talent Policy? Nigeria now boasts over 90 active tech hubs. Great. But how many of these are connected to national educational reform? The best hubs, like Roar Nigeria in Nsukka, are embedded in academia, but there’s still a massive disconnect between universities and the startup economy. It’s time for the NUC and education ministries to get serious about curricular reform that meets the future.
The North Has Entered the Chat. nHub Jos is a quiet disruptor. While Southern Nigeria tends to dominate the headlines, nHub has proven that talent knows no geography. The North’s slow but steady rise in tech needs more attention—and funding. Ignoring this region means losing half of Nigeria’s brainpower to infrastructural neglect.
Founders Are the New Public Servants. Names like Bosun Tijani, Hanson Johnson, and Wole Odetayo are becoming more influential than commissioners or permanent secretaries. And rightly so—these people are building mini-economies, exporting talent, and solving problems. Maybe Nigeria doesn’t need more ministries. Maybe it just needs to get out of the way of people who are already doing the work.
