For Nigerian Graduates & NYSC Corps Members

Afraid NYSC will end and you'll still be...

Jobless. Broke. Stuck.
With an irrelevant course?

You didn't spend 4+ years in university to settle for ₦80k/month jobs.
Your NYSC year doesn't have to be wasted time.

Learn production-grade software engineering • ₦0 upfront • Pay only when earning ₦400k+/month • 80% Real job placements

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157 smart techies already joined
6-9 Months
To Job-Ready (During NYSC)
₦0
Upfront Tuition
$250+
Our Grads Earn/Month

Trusted Partners & Tools

Slack
Zoom
GitHub
IFBC
Slack
Zoom
GitHub
IFBC
IFBC
You're Not Alone

The Nigerian Graduate Crisis
Is Real. And It's Not Your Fault.

While politicians promise "job creation," thousands of qualified graduates are stuck in a cycle of rejection emails, ₦50k internships, and watching peers "japa" abroad.

78%
of Nigerian graduates

are unemployed or underemployed 6 months after graduation

₦60-100k
average entry salary

barely covers transport and feeding in Lagos or Abuja

12 months
of NYSC service

that most people waste instead of building marketable skills

100+
job applications sent

with zero interviews or "we'll get back to you" lies

Here's the uncomfortable truth:

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Your university degree alone won't get you hired in 2026. Companies want provable skills, not just certificates.

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Waiting for "government jobs" or "uncle's promise"? 5,000+ applicants are competing for the same 20 slots.

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Your NYSC year can either be 12 months of skill-building or 12 months of Netflix and false hope.

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Tech companies globally are hiring remote Nigerian developers earning $1,000–$5,000/month. But they need proof you can code.

So you have two choices:

Option 1: Do Nothing

  • ✗ Finish NYSC with zero new skills
  • ✗ Compete for ₦80k entry-level jobs
  • ✗ Watch your mates relocate while you're stuck
  • ✗ Still be job hunting in 2027, 2028...

Option 2: Take Control

  • ✓ Use NYSC to build job-ready skills
  • ✓ Learn with ₦0 upfront risk
  • ✓ Build a portfolio of real agency projects
  • ✓ Get placed with US companies earning dollars

No credit card. No upfront payment. Just commitment.

The Agency Edge

Learn from a Real Software Agency

Mindbyte Academy isn't just another bootcamp. We're backed by a production software agency shipping real products for real clients. You'll learn the same workflows, tools, and standards that power our agency operations, if you show the aptitude and excellence.

Production Codebase Access

Work on real agency projects, not toy apps

Agency-Grade Workflows

Git, CI/CD, code reviews—the full stack

Mentorship from Active Devs

Learn from engineers shipping code daily

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import React from 'react';
import { useState } from 'react';
export default function Dashboard() {
const [data, setData] = useState([]);
return (
<div className="dashboard">
<h1>Real Agency Code</h1>
</div>
);
}
✓ Agency-Verified
Real Results, Real People

From "What's Next?" to Earning in Dollars

These aren't fake testimonials. Real Mindbyte students, grads, & mentors. Real US placements with IFBC. Real paychecks.

I spent 8 months applying to banks after NYSC. Zero interviews. 6 months at Mindbyte? Hired remotely by a US company. My parents finally stopped asking "when will you get a real job?"

Oluwatoyin Oluwasegun
Oluwatoyin OluwasegunSoftware Engineer

I started making effort to learn web development since 3 years ago the discipline and sense of purpose was overwhelming. I joined Mindbyte and it was a game-changer. The support was exceptional and the growth opportunities were endless. I am now a freelancer and I earn at least ₦600k in 2 months

Ekemini Ben
Ekemini BenFreelancer

In 2025, I joined Mindbyte and it was a game-changer. The support was exceptional and the growth opportunities were endless, although the process was a bit challenging. I was a Jambite at the time but now admitted into Uniuyo with a super skill for sustenance.

Emily Rodriguez
Emily RodriguezFreelancer

I spent 8 months applying to banks after NYSC. Zero interviews. 6 months at Mindbyte? Hired remotely by a US company. My parents finally stopped asking "when will you get a real job?"

Oluwatoyin Oluwasegun
Oluwatoyin OluwasegunSoftware Engineer

I started making effort to learn web development since 3 years ago the discipline and sense of purpose was overwhelming. I joined Mindbyte and it was a game-changer. The support was exceptional and the growth opportunities were endless. I am now a freelancer and I earn at least ₦600k in 2 months

Ekemini Ben
Ekemini BenFreelancer

In 2025, I joined Mindbyte and it was a game-changer. The support was exceptional and the growth opportunities were endless, although the process was a bit challenging. I was a Jambite at the time but now admitted into Uniuyo with a super skill for sustenance.

Emily Rodriguez
Emily RodriguezFreelancer

12 more graduates currently earning between ₦200k-₦600k/month at Nigerian startups and agencies

View Full Success Stories →
Earn Your Seat

The Road to Admission

We don't just accept students; we invest in future engineers. Here's how you earn your seat in the 2026 Cohort.

01

The Waitlist Application

Action:

Submit your details via our portal

The Goal:

We review your background and current NYSC status to ensure you're in a position to commit to the 6-month journey.

Cost:₦0
02
The Filter Stage

The 7-Day Grit Challenge

Action:

Join our private Slack community for a one-week "Readiness Sprint"

The Goal:

Show us your consistency. You'll participate in daily virtual stand-ups and submit a 60-second video pitch. No coding required—just pure hunger and discipline.

Success Criteria:

100% completion rate

Cost:Free
03

The Official Offer

Action:

Receive your Mindbyte Admission Letter

The Goal:

If you pass the Grit Challenge, you'll be officially invited to join the cohort. You'll receive a breakdown of your 6-month roadmap and your Income Share Agreement (ISA) terms.

04

Secure Your Seat

Action:

Pay the ₦35,000 Commitment Deposit

The Goal:

This one-time fee covers your premium tool licenses (Slack, Zoom, Cloud IDEs) and onboarding. This is the final step to becoming a Mindbyte Student.

Outcome:

Full access to the curriculum, mentors, and our global talent network

Cost:₦35,000
💡

Why the Challenge before the Deposit?

At Mindbyte, we win when you land a global job. We use this 7-day process to ensure you have the mindset to succeed in a high-intensity remote environment. By the time you pay your deposit, you'll already know that you have what it takes to finish the program.

₦0 to start • No payment until Step 04

Your Learning Journey

6-Month Career Roadmap

From zero to agency-ready. A structured path designed by working engineers.

Phase 1

Frontend Mastery

3 Months
  • →Intro to Web Dev
  • →React
  • →HTML & CSS
  • →State Management
  • →4 Projects & 2 Capstone
Phase 2

Backend & APIs

2 Months
  • →Node.js & Express
  • →PostgreSQL
  • →REST & GraphQL
  • →Authentication
  • →2 Projects & 1 Capstone
Phase 3

Agency Practice

1-3 Months
  • →Real Client Projects
  • →Git Workflows
  • →Code Reviews
  • →Deployment & CI/CD
  • →2 Projects & 1 Capstone

Technologies You'll Master

HTML & CSS
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Figma
Git
HTML & CSS
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Figma
Git
Node.js
Express
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
REST & GraphQL
Node.js
Express
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
REST & GraphQL
Next.js
Framer Motion
Redux
Unit Testing
CI/CD
Next.js
Framer Motion
Redux
Unit Testing
CI/CD
Algorithms
Data Structures
System Design
Deployment
Security
Algorithms
Data Structures
System Design
Deployment
Security
Skin-in-the-Game Philosophy

We Win Only When You Win

No massive upfront fees. No debt. Just a small commitment deposit and success-based payment.

Commitment Deposit

₦35,000
  • Fully refundable upon course completion and full settlement of the ISA
  • Shows you're serious
  • Reserves your spot

One-time payment

Your Advantage

Upfront Tuition

₦0
  • Zero upfront tuition fees
  • No student loans required
  • Learn risk-free

Pay nothing until you earn

Income Share Agreement

Pay after₦400k+
  • Pay 10% of income only after landing a job earning ₦400k+/month
  • Fair % of income for set period up
  • Our success depends on yours

Performance-based

Ready to invest in your future with zero upfront cost?

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Mindbyte Academy.

Yes! Over 70% of our successful graduates studied courses like Accounting, Engineering, Mass Comm, even Medicine. You don't need a CS degree—you need commitment. Our curriculum assumes zero prior coding knowledge and builds from there. If you can use a smartphone, you can learn to code.
Valid concern—the market is full of them. Here's the difference: (1) We're backed by a real software agency shipping client work daily. (2) You pay ₦0 upfront tuition. (3) We only win when you get hired earning ₦400k+. If you fail, we fail financially. Our success is literally tied to yours. Check our US-based intern placements—those are real people, real paychecks.
That's exactly who we built this for. The ₦35,000 is fully refundable when you complete the program—it's just to ensure you're serious, not a revenue stream. No upfront tuition. No hidden fees. No "pay ₦500k now" nonsense. You literally pay for tuition ONLY when you're earning ₦400k+ per month. If you don't get that job, you don't pay.
This fear is normal, but here's the truth: coding isn't about being "smart"—it's about consistency and practice. We've seen English majors outperform Engineering grads. You'll have daily mentorship from engineers actively writing code, not just "instructors." We also offer 1-on-1 support when you're stuck. The commitment deposit is refundable ONLY if you complete—meaning we're invested in making sure you finish.
We designed this specifically for corps members. Lessons can be completed at your own pace, you just have to ensure project submission before deadlines - 11:59 PM of every Saturday. This is how to stay on track an gain work experience - teams and clients always have a timeframe for delivery. Many of our current students are in rural PPAs with unstable internet—we make it work. NYSC is 12 months; our program is 6 months. You'll finish before your service ends.
Yes, IF you can prove you can build real things. That's why you work on actual agency client projects here—not toy todo apps. Your portfolio will have production code, GitHub commits, deployed projects. Companies hiring for "5 years experience" often hire bootcamp grads who can show real work. We also directly place top grads with our US partner agency (IFBC) and other hiring partners.
Show them this: our grads work remotely for US companies, earning legitimate income (check our Success Stories section). Software engineering is one of the most in-demand legal skills globally. Share our curriculum, our agency partnership, the Income Share model. If we were a scam, why would we only get paid AFTER you get a ₦400k+ job? You can also have them contact us directly.
No catch. It's called an Income Share Agreement (ISA). We cover your training cost upfront. When you land a job paying ₦400k+/month, you pay us a percentage of your income for a set period (typically 12-24 months, capped at 2-3x program cost). If you never hit that threshold, you never pay tuition. We bet on you. Simple.

Still have questions?

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