Moniepoint Inc, one of Africa’s leading digital financial services providers, has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs initiative. This program is designed to bridge the tech talent gap in Africa by equipping recent graduates with industry-ready skills and real-world experience.
Applications are now open to graduates across Nigeria, with Moniepoint describing this as a national talent search for the next generation of world-class engineers.
The program selects just 20 high-potential candidates each year into an intensive bootcamp. The strongest performers will then advance to internship and full-time roles at Moniepoint.
Moniepoint’s Talent Search Across Nigeria
The first cohort's success demonstrates the program's effectiveness as a high-impact talent pipeline, delivering four hires: three interns and one full-time engineer. DreamDevs targets graduates from technology, computer science, engineering, and related fields who possess foundational programming knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
The initiative offers a rigorous nine-week bootcamp that immerses participants through hands-on training led by some of the industry’s leading software engineers.
Standout performers will secure six-month internship placements at Moniepoint. Based on their performance during the internship period, there is an opportunity to transition into full-time employment.
Felix Ike, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Moniepoint Inc, emphasized the program's early success and future ambitions. "The results from our first cohort validated our belief that with the right training and support, Africa’s young tech talent can compete globally," Ike explained.
"This year, we’re doubling down on our commitment by aiming to convert half of our participants into full-time employees. For us, DreamDevs is all about creating sustainable career pathways that drive Africa’s digital economy forward."
The initiative aligns seamlessly with Moniepoint’s broader vision of using technology to power the dreams of millions and engineer financial happiness across Africa.
It complements the company’s existing talent development programs. These include HatchDev, a collaboration with NITHub Unilag that produces 500 specialized developers annually across software engineering, intelligent systems, and IoT/embedded systems. The company also runs its hugely popular Women-in-Tech program, which is now in its fifth year.
The DreamDevs initiative also supports the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent program, for which Moniepoint serves as a key sponsor. While the 3MTT program focuses on mass technical skills training across Nigeria, DreamDevs provides a specialized pathway that takes graduates from foundational training through to employment, thereby creating a complete talent development ecosystem.
"We’re proud to support the government’s vision of building three million technical talents while also creating direct employment opportunities through initiatives like DreamDevs," Ike noted.
"This multi-faceted approach ensures we’re contributing to national goals while simultaneously addressing our industry’s immediate talent needs. By investing in young people and providing them with practical experience, startup incubation support, and product development opportunities, we are not only creating high-impact jobs but also driving sustainable economic growth across the continent."
Victor Adepoju, a member of the first cohort who now works as a Backend Engineer at Moniepoint, shared his experience with the program.
"The organization of the program was top-notch. The training covered a wide range of topics and provided a solid foundation I could continue to build on. I learned a great deal about cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform. The program also emphasized valuable soft skills, including planning, organization, and prioritization, which have been very useful in my day-to-day work."
Selection will be based on technical aptitude, learning potential, and alignment with Moniepoint’s values of innovation and excellence. Interested and qualified recent graduates are encouraged to apply before the January 20th deadline via the official portal at dreamdevs.moniepoint.com.