Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s leading digital financial services provider, has announced the opening of applications for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs initiative. The programme is a transformative effort aimed at bridging the tech talent gap in Africa by equipping recent graduates with industry-ready skills and real-world experience.
Open to graduates across Nigeria, DreamDevs serves as a national talent search for the next generation of world-class engineers. Each year, only 20 high-potential candidates are selected to join an intensive bootcamp, with the top performers moving on to internship and full-time roles at Moniepoint. The previous cohort recorded four hires, including three interns and one full-time engineer, highlighting the programme’s success as a high-impact talent pipeline.
The initiative targets graduates from technology, computer science, engineering, and related fields who have basic programming knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Participants will undergo a nine-week bootcamp designed to deliver hands-on training from experienced software engineers. The most outstanding candidates will receive six-month internship placements at Moniepoint, with a chance to secure full-time employment based on performance.
Felix Ike, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Moniepoint Inc, said, “The results from our first cohort validated our belief that with the right training and support, Africa’s young tech talent can compete globally. 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 programme supports Moniepoint’s broader vision of using technology to power the dreams of millions and engineer financial happiness across Africa. It also complements the company’s existing talent development initiatives such as HatchDev, a collaboration with NITHub Unilag that produces 500 specialised developers annually across software engineering, intelligent systems, and IoT/embedded systems. Additionally, it aligns with the company’s Women-in-Tech initiative, now in its fifth year, which continues to promote gender inclusion in technology.
DreamDevs also supports the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, for which Moniepoint is a key sponsor. While 3MTT focuses on providing mass technical training nationwide, DreamDevs takes a more specialised approach by offering participants a structured pathway from foundational training to employment. This creates a comprehensive talent development ecosystem that helps build a stronger digital workforce in Nigeria.
“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 added. “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.”
Sharing his experience, Victor Adepoju, a member of the first DreamDevs cohort and now a Backend Engineer at Moniepoint, said, “The organisation 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 emphasised valuable soft skills, including planning, organisation, and prioritisation, which have been very useful in my day-to-day work.”
Selection for the new cohort will be based on technical aptitude, learning potential, and alignment with Moniepoint’s values of innovation and excellence. Interested and qualified graduates are encouraged to apply before the January 20 deadline through the official portal at dreamdevs.moniepoint.com.
