
Cybersecurity Surges as Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Tech Sector
Amid rising cyber threats and high demand for experts, Nigerian IT professionals are flocking to cybersecurity for career growth and national impact.
Nigeria’s technology sector is witnessing a rapid shift as cybersecurity emerges as the fastest-growing field, attracting young IT professionals from across the country. Once a niche specialization, it has become a crucial component of Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, driven by both opportunity and necessity.
From Lagos to Kano, and in classrooms and online platforms alike, aspiring tech professionals are increasingly announcing, “I am learning cybersecurity.” Industry experts say this surge is fueled by the country’s critical shortage of …


