Startup directory
Startups in Nigeria
RemJobs lists 800 startups based in Nigeria, in 4 cities. The largest hubs are Lagos (470) and Abuja (46). 1 is pinned at a verified office on the map, and 4 had open remote roles when their job boards were last read.
Looking for remote work from Nigeria? 138 startups hire remotely in Nigeria, wherever they are based.
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- startups
- 800
- cities
- 4
- pinned at an office
- 1
- backed by Y Combinator
- 38
Cities in Nigeria
2 smaller cities on the map
Tech companies in Nigeria
- Beacon Power Services Lagos Remote: Angola, Burkina Faso +55
- AnchorYC S22Platform that helps businesses build financial products. Lagos
- BambooYC W20Investment platform offering US and Nigerian stocks, savings, treasury bills and dollar-denominated investments. Lagos
- ChowdeckYC S22Delivery app for ordering meals, groceries, drinks, medicine and household essentials from nearby restaurants, pharmacies and stores.
- CredPalYC W19Buy now, pay later credit service that lets customers spread payments for everyday and large purchases. Lagos
- Dojah IncYC W22API for KYC and AML compliance, covering identity verification, fraud prevention, BVN and NIN lookups, and document and biometric checks. Lagos
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Questions
How many startups are there in Nigeria?
RemJobs lists 800 startups based in Nigeria as of Oct 2, 2026, in 4 cities. 1 of them is pinned at a verified office address on the map.
Which cities in Nigeria have the most startups?
Lagos (470) and Abuja (46).
Which startups in Nigeria are hiring remotely?
4 startups based in Nigeria had open remote roles when their job boards were last read, including Beacon Power Services, Catilas Resources, Yellow Card and Apex Network. Separately, 138 startups from any country have remote roles open to people in Nigeria.
Can I contact the founders of startups in Nigeria?
Each company has a free public profile. 1 of the startups in Nigeria has founder names on file, and members see the founders, their emails where found, LinkedIn and careers pages, and the full map.
Companies come from public sources: their own websites, public startup directories and accelerator portfolios, and their public job boards (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby), which were last read through Oct 2, 2026. A company that is missing or out of date can write to us from the footer.