Nigerian Youth Academy

The Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) is a youth development platform focused on helping young Nigerians build skills, find work, and pursue entrepreneurship. Guided by its “One Youth, Two Skills” principle, NiYA aims to equip each participant with practical, marketable capabilities for a changing economy. Its Academy offers self-paced online courses and live classes with subject matter experts across areas including technology, business, creative industries, and skilled trades.

NiYA also connects young people with employers and career opportunities through its digital community, while NiYA Gigs helps freelancers showcase their skills, find clients, and earn income, with payment arrangements tailored to Nigerians. Its startup initiatives provide selected youth-led businesses with funding, mentorship, enterprise support, and visibility. In partnership with Cascador, NiYA also supports founders seeking to strengthen their businesses and prepare for investment.

The platform brings together learning, career connections, freelance work, and enterprise development in one ecosystem. NiYA’s stated ambitions include training seven million young people, generating jobs, and contributing to Nigeria’s productive capacity and digital economy.