The Future Belongs to the NextGen
Join the NextGen Fellowship by Airtel & 3MTT — where Nigeria's brightest young minds gain world-class digital skills, mentorship, and career opportunities.
About the Fellowship
The NextGen Fellowship is a special track under the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation.
It spotlights exceptional young Nigerians and equips them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experiences that turn learning into lasting opportunity.
Built on Airtel‘s ₦1 billion digital inclusion commitment, the Fellowship supports 3MTT's mission to grow a future-ready workforce for Nigeria.
Why it matters
For Fellows
Gain digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experience.
For Industry
Access job-ready tech talent
For Nigeria
Build a global hub for digital innovation
How it Works
Apply
Register and take the online assessment
Get Selected
Top applicants join the NextGen cohort
Launch
Access externships, jobs, and global opportunities
Connect
Join innovation challenges and mentorship sessions
What to Expect
Hybrid (ALC-Based)
Learn online via Darey.io + in-person at local ALCs
Peer Lead
Team-based learning in areas without ALCs
Virtual
100% online with weekly goals and digital mentorship
Skills You'll Master
Why You Should Apply
Free, High Quality TrainingMentorship from top professionalsHands-on project experienceNational tech community accessReal career pathwaysOur Partners
The Fellowship is co-created by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and the Airtel Africa Foundation, with support from NITDA and the 3MTT Secretariat — empowering Nigeria’s next generation of digital leaders.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Start your journey today and join Nigeria’s most promising tech talent network
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