Nigeria's tech ecosystem has been growing rapidly, particularly in fintech where we've seen companies like Flutterwave and Paystack achieve unicorn status. Compared to Kenya, Nigeria has more startups but faces greater infrastructure challenges. South Africa still leads in total funding, but Nigeria is attracting more early-stage investments. Lagos has firmly established itself as one of Africa's leading tech hubs alongside Nairobi and Cape Town.

One area where Nigeria is truly leading is in talent development. Tech training institutions like Andela originated in Nigeria before expanding across Africa. The developer community in Lagos is incredibly vibrant with numerous meetups, hackathons, and conferences happening regularly. However, brain drain remains a significant challenge as many skilled developers are recruited by international companies or move abroad for better opportunities.

I've worked in tech across multiple African countries, and Nigeria's ecosystem stands out for its entrepreneurial drive but lags in policy support. While Egypt has government-backed innovation programs and Rwanda offers simplified business registration, Nigeria's startups succeed largely despite regulatory challenges rather than because of supportive policies. However, Nigeria's massive market size and young tech-savvy population give it natural advantages that continue to attract investors despite these hurdles.