More than 20,000 fellows in Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme are set to benefit from a new partnership designed to connect local tech talent with employers around the world.
The initiative was announced through a collaboration between Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and tech profiling platform Hello.cv.
Under the agreement, selected participants will receive access to digital career tools and international recruitment support valued at more than $500 per person.
The support package includes a personal professional domain, artificial intelligence-powered job search assistance, and professional CV writing services. The goal is to help Nigerian tech professionals improve their online visibility and increase their chances of securing global job opportunities.
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the partnership forms part of the government’s broader plan to make graduates of the 3MTT programme more competitive in the global technology labour market.
According to the ministry, the 3MTT programme has already engaged more than 160,000 participants across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative was launched to strengthen the country’s digital economy and position Nigeria as a leading source of technology talent in Africa.
As part of the partnership, organisers will also host a “Global Profile Week” to guide fellows on how to build strong professional profiles, present their skills effectively, and attract international recruiters.
Top-performing participants will receive additional career support, including premium access to recruitment tools and personalised career review sessions.
The partnership reflects Nigeria’s growing focus on digital skills development as demand rises worldwide for software engineers, data specialists, cybersecurity professionals, and other technology workers.
