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Frequently Asked Questions
Nigerians @ FAANG is a community-powered platform
that highlights the journeys and achievements of Nigerians who are working or have worked at
top global tech companies — popularly known as
FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple,
Netflix, Google) and similar big tech organizations serving as inspiration for
current and aspiring tech professionals.
This platform is for:
- Aspiring Nigerian tech professionals looking for inspiration and guidance aiming for top global tech companies.
- Nigerians currently working in Big Tech who want to give back by sharing their stories.
- Recruiters, educators, and community leaders interested in discovering Nigerian tech talent.
Yes! We encourage you to either:
- Submit your own story if you've worked at a FAANG or similar tech company.
- Nominate someone whose story deserves to be featured. We review every submission to ensure it aligns with our mission.
We feature stories that are:
- Authentic and detailed
- Inspirational and informative
- Related to working in tech at a global level
- Centered on the Nigerian experience — both local and in diaspora
Yes. While
“FAANG” is the theme, we welcome stories from
Nigerians at other top tech companies like Microsoft, Twitter (X), Shopify, Salesforce,
TikTok, Stripe, etc. If you're doing amazing work in global tech, we want to hear about it.
Not necessarily.We feature Nigerians across multiple tech roles including:
- Software Engineering
- Product Management
- Growth Management
- Data Science
- UX/UI Design
- Cybersecurity
- Developer Advocacy
- Technical Program Management, and more.
No for now. We are still working on this.
Coming soon!We're working on a monthly email that shares:
- Newly published stories
- Curated resources for Nigerian techies
- Event highlights and interviews
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