Moniepoint launches 2nd cohort of DreamDevs initiative to double down on tech talent pipeline

Moniepoint Inc, one of Africa’s leading digital financial services providers, has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs initiative, a programme 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 in what Moniepoint describes as a national talent search for the next generation of world-class engineers.

The programme selects just 20 high-potential candidates each year into an intensive bootcamp, with the strongest performers advancing to internship and full-time roles at Moniepoint.

Moniepoint’s talent search across Nigeria

The first cohort’s success speaks volumes, delivering four hires, including three interns and one full-time engineer, validating the programme’s effectiveness as a high-impact talent pipeline. 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, with the opportunity to transition into full-time employment based on their performance during the internship period.

Felix Ike, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Moniepoint Inc, emphasised the programme’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 programmes, including HatchDev, a collaboration with NITHub Unilag that produces 500 specialised developers annually across software engineering, intelligent systems, and IoT/embedded systems. The company also runs its hugely popular Women-in-Tech programme, now in its fifth year.

The DreamDevs initiative also supports the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent programme, for which Moniepoint serves as a key sponsor. While the 3MTT programme focuses on mass technical skills training across Nigeria, DreamDevs provides a specialised pathway that takes graduates from foundational training through to employment, 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 and driving sustainable economic growth across the continent.”

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Victor Adepoju, a member of the first cohort who now works as a Backend Engineer at Moniepoint, shared his experience with the programme.

“The organisation of the programme 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 programme also emphasised valuable soft skills, including planning, organisation, and prioritisation, 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.

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