With the aim to bridge Africa’s growing talent pool with international opportunities, Nigerian fintech company Gigbanc has unveiled the Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship, a 12-week, mentor-led initiative designed to transform Africa’s brightest individuals into globally competitive professionals.
The programme blends mentorship, hands-on projects, and community support to prepare participants for international freelance and digital economy roles.
“Africa is full of extraordinary talent. What has been missing is the bridge, the opportunity that matches global demand and the mentors who show the way, the Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship is that bridge,” said Paul Omoregie, CEO of Gigbanc.
The company’s goal is ambitious yet clear: to help fellows move from uncertainty to earning more than US$3,000 per month within 90 days of completing the programme.
Who is Gigbanc?
Founded in Nigeria, Gigbanc is a financial technology startup focused on powering Africa’s gig economy.
The company was established to solve one of the continent’s most pressing challenges, the difficulty freelancers and gig workers face in accessing international payment systems, managing cross-border transactions, and scaling their skills to global standards.
Gigbanc positions itself as more than just a fintech company; it functions as an ecosystem that empowers independent professionals with the tools, mentorship, and financial freedom to thrive in a rapidly digitalizing global economy.
What Services Gigbanc Offers
Gigbanc provides an integrated platform that caters to Africa’s growing population of freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs.
Its services include cross-border payment tools, secure virtual dollar cards, and community-driven resources that simplify international transactions for African gig workers.
Through these solutions, Gigbanc aims to eliminate the financial bottlenecks that often prevent African professionals from participating fully in the global digital workforce.
The platform also encourages collaboration and shared learning within its user community, positioning itself as both a financial and professional empowerment hub.
About the Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship
The Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship is structured as a 12-week intensive programme combining mentorship from global industry experts, real-world projects, and access to a collaborative learning community.
Unlike traditional short courses or workshops, the fellowship serves as a launchpad for African talents to build portfolios that attract international clients.
Participants will receive direct mentorship from seasoned global freelancers and business leaders who have succeeded in remote and cross-border work environments.
Gigbanc’s target is to produce professionals who can compete globally and earn sustainable incomes from international engagements.
Technology and Opportunities
The launch of the fellowship comes amid Africa’s surging participation in the global freelance economy. According to the World Bank, Africa’s digital economy could reach US$180 billion by 2025, accounting for nearly 5.2% of the continent’s GDP.
Yet, millions of young Africans still lack access to structured mentorship and payment systems that enable cross-border work. Gigbanc’s initiative taps into this gap, offering not just training but an entry point into the global digital market.
By integrating financial technology with capacity building, the startup is redefining how Africans connect to remote work opportunities worldwide.
How to Apply
The fellowship is open to African talents looking to build global careers in the gig and freelance economy.
Applicants can register through the Gigbanc official platform, where they will undergo a selection process before joining the 12-week programme.
Selected fellows will gain access to industry mentors, project-based learning, and a professional community that accelerates their journey toward earning globally.
With the fellowship’s structured pathway, Gigbanc aims to produce a new generation of African freelancers capable of commanding global incomes exceeding US$3,000 per month, reshaping how the continent participates in the international digital economy.
