Interswitch, one of Africa’s top digital payments and commerce companies, has welcomed the third and largest group of interns into its Developer Academy programme. The move shows the company’s continued effort to train skilled technology professionals and support the growth of Africa’s digital economy.
The new group of interns was selected from more than 20,000 applicants. Candidates went through several stages of screening, including technical tests and interviews, before being chosen for the programme. The large number of applications highlights the growing interest in software engineering careers among young Nigerians and the increasing demand for opportunities in the tech industry.
The Developer Academy is a nine-month training programme designed to prepare participants for careers in software engineering and technology. Interns will receive training in important areas such as Backend Development, DevOps, Mobile Development, Frontend Engineering, and Quality Assurance.
According to the company, the programme combines classroom learning with practical work experience. This approach is meant to help participants gain real industry skills and prepare them for the fast-changing global technology sector.
Speaking about the initiative, Mitchell Elegbe said Interswitch remains focused on long-term investment in technology talent despite the challenge of skilled workers leaving the country for opportunities abroad.
He explained that the company’s goal is not only to meet its own staffing needs but also to help build a stronger technology ecosystem in Nigeria and across Africa. Elegbe added that by training more highly skilled professionals, Nigeria can continue to strengthen its reputation as a source of globally competitive engineering talent.
