In a continued effort to bridge the gender gap in technology, Moniepoint Inc., one of Africa's fastest-growing financial institutions and a leading digital financial services provider, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Women in Tech internship programme. Now in its sixth year, the initiative has steadily grown, extending its reach to empower more women across Nigeria.
This year's programme, themed “There is Space for You,” underscores Moniepoint’s commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for women who possess talent, ambition, and drive but have historically faced barriers to entry in the tech sector. Through the internship, participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the fast-evolving world of digital finance, positioning them for successful careers in technology and related fields.
Since its inception, the Women in Tech programme has nurtured a new generation of female tech professionals, aligning with broader efforts across the continent to promote gender diversity and inclusion in STEM. By opening doors for women from different backgrounds and regions, Moniepoint continues to demonstrate that access, not ability, is often the greatest hurdle—and one that can be overcome with intentional initiatives.
The choice of the theme reflects intentionality as despite significant progress in recent years, women continue to account for just 25% of Nigeria's tech workforce, even as they represent nearly half the population and 22% of annual STEM graduates. Moniepoint's Women in Tech programme has spent five years working to close the gap and facilitate access for women.
Building on the success of last year's "Dream 15" cohort, the programme's largest intake to date, the 2026 edition continues to scale, offering an expanded number of roles across some of the most sought-after disciplines in the industry which include Cloud Engineering, Frontend and Backend Engineering, Data Engineering,, Systems Administration, Product Management, Information Security, Mobile Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, These roles represent the technical foundations on which the future of digital finance in Africa is being built, and Moniepoint wants women at the centre of that work.
Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary, work tools, branded merchandise, and direct mentorship from experienced practitioners across the business. As with previous cohorts, participants who demonstrate strong performance will be considered for full-time employment, a pathway that has already transformed the careers of women from the programme's earliest editions.
The human evidence of that transformation is what anchors this year's campaign. With over 8,000 applications received last year, and 15 interns selected, young women like Uzoamaka Anyaegbuna, Adaeze Ugwumba, Iyinoluwa Akenroye, Loveth Abang, and Bisola Abimbola joined the programme as interns and have since become what Moniepoint calls "DreamMakers", full-time employees who are building technical systems, leading projects, and shaping the company's product from the inside..
A common critique of internships is that they lack substance. Bisola Abimbola's experience at Moniepoint 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, People Operations at Moniepoint Inc., expressed the company's continued commitment 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."
L-R: Iyinoluwa Akenroye, Loveth Abang, Adaeze Ugwumba, Bisola Abimbola and Uzoamaka Anyaegbuna, alumni of the Moniepoint Women in Tech internship in Lagos.
The launch of the 2026 campaign arrives at the close of Women's Month, and forms part of Moniepoint's broader commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on Gender Equality. These initiatives reflect a consistent institutional conviction: that empowering women is not a check box or tokenistic gesture, but an ongoing responsibility that demands sustained investment across access, skills, and belonging.
Applications open March 30, 2026. The programme is open to women across Nigeria who are looking to begin or pivot their careers in technology, whether self-taught or formally trained. Further information on available roles and how to apply is available at the Women in Tech website, https://womenintech.moniepoint.com