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How to Land Your First Tech Internship in Nigeria
By Israel Afolabi·10 September 2026 8 min read
An internship is one of the fastest ways to break into tech — real experience, mentorship, and a foot in the door. But 'no experience' feels like a chicken-and-egg problem. Here's how to solve it.
Build proof before you apply
You don't need a job to have a portfolio. Complete two or three real projects in your chosen skill and put them on GitHub and LinkedIn. Proof of ability beats a blank CV every time.
Where and how to apply
- Optimise your LinkedIn with the role you want
- Apply consistently — and also message companies directly
- Tailor each application to the specific company's needs
- Follow up politely; persistence is part of the skill
Your first yes is the hardest. After that, experience compounds quickly.
Make yourself internship-ready
The students who get internships fastest have a real, in-demand skill and a portfolio to show it. That's precisely what our courses deliver — plus an optional internship on the Digital Marketing track.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a tech internship with no experience?
Build two or three real projects to prove your skill, optimize your LinkedIn and CV, and apply consistently while also reaching out directly to companies.
Do tech internships in Nigeria pay?
Some are paid and some are not — but a good internship is valuable for the experience, mentorship, and portfolio it gives you, which lead to paid roles.
What skills get you an internship fastest?
In-demand, provable skills like data analysis, digital marketing, or AI automation, backed by a visible portfolio.
Turn this into a skill.
Everything in this article is something you'll build hands-on inside an EasyTech track.