You are a student in Nigeria with a brilliant idea. Maybe it’s a fintech solution to simplify payments or a health-tech app for underserved communities. You are smart, ambitious, and ready to build.
But there is a problem: You don't know where to start.
You look around and see the gap. Your peers are talented, but everyone is working in silos. There is no community to brainstorm with, no mentors who have walked this path, and no roadmap from "idea" to "funded startup." The ecosystem feels exclusive, reserved for those with deep connections.
Meanwhile, the problems you want to solve keep getting worse.
This is the reality for thousands of talented student founders across Nigeria. You have the drive and the understanding of local challenges that million-dollar companies are built on. What you lack is community, mentorship, and access.
That is exactly why Naija Startup Club exists.
We are Nigeria’s premier student-ONLY startup community. With over student founders across all 37 states, a network of 50+ active investors, and a database of 100+ verified problems, we are creating the ecosystem that student founders like you deserve.
The Opportunity: Infrastructure Gaps are Goldmines
While global attention focuses on established tech hubs, Nigeria is quietly building one of Africa's most dynamic landscapes. But here is the secret: Our greatest challenges are our biggest opportunities.
Think about the infrastructure gaps you encounter daily:
- Unreliable power supply disrupting businesses.
- Healthcare systems struggling to serve 200M+ people.
- Financial services leaving millions unbanked.
- Agricultural disconnects between farmers and markets.
These are billion-dollar opportunities. As a student living these realities, you understand the nuances foreign entrepreneurs never will. Paystack, Flutterwave, and Kobo360 weren't built by importing Silicon Valley solutions; they were built by founders who understood local pain points.
What is Naija Startup Club?
We are not just another networking group. We are a comprehensive ecosystem built by students, for students. We exist to accelerate your journey from a student with an idea to the founder of the next Nigerian unicorn.
We operate on four pillars:
- Connect Founders: Access Nigeria’s top 1% of student builders via our Discord. Whether you are at UI, UNILAG, Covenant, or ABU, find your technical co-founder, your designer, or your business lead here.
- Solve Real Problems: Stop guessing. Access our Research-Backed Problem Database containing 100+ verified challenges across 37 states. We provide severity levels and market context so you can build solutions that matter.
- Provide Resources: Get mentorship from founders who have raised capital and scaled. Access curated guides, legal frameworks, and tools specific to the Nigerian market.
- Access Capital: We bridge the gap between students and capital. Our network of 50+ active investors includes angels and VCs specifically looking for student-led innovation.
Who Belongs Here?
Naija Startup Club is home to three types of students:
- The Ideator: You see problems and solutions but lack the technical team to build them. We connect you with the engineers who can make your vision real.
- The Builder: You are a dev or designer who can build anything but needs a worthy problem to solve. We give you the roadmap and the team.
- The Explorer: You have the ambition but haven't found "the idea" yet. We provide the environment for you to discover your path.
If you are enrolled in a Nigerian university and ready to build (not just talk), you belong here.
Why We Are Different
- Student-Only: No competing with seniors with decades of experience. This is your peer group.
- Research-Backed: We don't just say "follow your passion." We give you data on what the market needs.
- Action-Oriented: We ship products. We validate ideas. We execute.
- 100% Free: No gatekeeping. Talent is evenly distributed; opportunity should be too.
How to Join
The journey from student to founder is not linear, but you don't have to walk it alone.
- Apply: Fill out the simple application on our website.
- Join: Get access to our Discord server.
- Engage: Introduce yourself, explore the Problem Database, and attend a weekly workshop.
- Build: Team up and start your MVP.
Nigeria is home to Africa’s most talented builders. It’s time to unlock that potential. Join us, and let’s build the future of Nigeria together.