Nigeria’s growing developer community has a new opportunity to turn innovative ideas into practical payment solutions as DevCareer and Nomba launch the DevCareer x Nomba Hackathon 2026, a five-week virtual competition open to developers nationwide.
- Nigeria’s growing developer community has a new opportunity to turn innovative ideas into practical payment solutions as DevCareer and Nomba...
- The programme invites developers, designers and product builders to create payment integrations that tackle real-world challenges using Nomba’s payment infrastructure.
- The hackathon is fully virtual, allowing participants from any part of Nigeria to compete without travelling.
- The winning team will receive $4,000, while the second-placed team will earn $1,500.
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The programme invites developers, designers and product builders to create payment integrations that tackle real-world challenges using Nomba’s payment infrastructure. Organisers say the initiative aims to encourage innovation while helping participants gain hands-on experience in building scalable financial technology products.
A Platform for Builders
Unlike many technology competitions that cover a broad range of themes, the DevCareer x Nomba Hackathon focuses specifically on payment technology. Participants will work on projects that leverage Nomba’s tools and services to address everyday business and consumer needs.
The hackathon is fully virtual, allowing participants from any part of Nigeria to compete without travelling. This approach broadens access and creates opportunities for emerging talent to collaborate, learn and showcase their skills on a national stage.
Registration opened on 8 June and will remain available until 21 June 2026. The competition itself runs from 8 June to 18 July 2026, giving teams several weeks to build, refine and present their solutions.
$6,500 in Prizes
A total prize pool of $6,500 will be awarded to the top-performing teams. The winning team will receive $4,000, while the second-placed team will earn $1,500. The third-placed team will take home $1,000.
Beyond financial rewards, participants stand to gain professional exposure and industry recognition. Qualified trainees will receive official participation and certification records, which may serve as additional credentials that strengthen their professional portfolios.
Organisers will amplify winning projects across DevCareer and partner channels, giving teams visibility among technology professionals, employers, and potential collaborators.
Industry Access and Future Opportunities
The benefits extend beyond the competition period. Top teams will gain access to Nomba’s engineering feedback sessions, allowing participants to receive technical insights from professionals in the fintech sector.
Selected projects may also be featured in post-hackathon product showcases, giving promising ideas a wider audience. In addition, participants can join the Nomba Developer Partner Program to explore more collaboration and growth opportunities.
As Nigeria’s tech ecosystem grows, events like the DevCareer x Nomba Hackathon 2026 give builders a chance to build practical solutions, get industry exposure, and connect with experienced professionals. For developers seeking to test their skills while creating products with real-world impact, the hackathon presents an opportunity worth exploring.