Octoverse regional spotlight on Nigeria
Blog post from GitHub
The article highlights the rapid growth of Nigeria's tech community, driven by economic changes, expanding educational opportunities, and wider internet access, as detailed in the GitHub Data Science Team's State of Octoverse report. The country has seen significant increases in the number of developers, organizations, and repositories on GitHub, making it one of the fastest-growing developer communities. This growth is supported by a burgeoning startup ecosystem, particularly in fintech, with companies like AmplifyPay, Paga, and PayStack leading the way in transforming financial services. Furthermore, GitHub Education and Campus Experts programs foster community and skill development among Nigerian students, who are organizing events and coding camps to nurture the next generation of developers. This momentum in Nigeria's developer landscape is expected to continue into the future, as more initiatives and investments bolster the tech sector.