Student Entrepreneurship in Nigeria, 2025

Did you know that:

79.7% of student-run businesses earn only ₦50,000–₦100,000/month, while 88.7% spend the same amount, leaving tiny profit margins.

67% struggle with a lack of funding, yet almost half (49.5%) already employ others—proving student entrepreneurship is a real job creator.

Only 1 in 4 students has ever received any support, showing a huge opportunity to empower young innovators.

This is the reality of student business owners in Nigeria, as discovered through our 2025 State of Student Entrepreneurship Report, which shed light on the kind of businesses students run, the challenges they face, and the impact they create.

Through the START Accelerator Program, we support these entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and tools, and this report highlights how targeted support can turn student ventures into engines of innovation, job creation, and economic growth. Download the report for FREE, and share it with a stakeholder who needs to read this!