About iCesume
We built iCesume because we saw a gap: millions of Nigerians searching for career and finance guidance, and finding mostly generic Western advice that did not apply to their reality.
Our Mission
To provide every Nigerian and African professional with the practical career and financial tools, information, and guidance they need to build a better future — in their own context, with their own currency, and for their own opportunities.
Our Story
iCesume started with a simple frustration: searching “how to negotiate salary in Nigeria” and finding articles written for Americans quoting dollar figures and companies like Google and Netflix. That advice is not wrong — it is just not built for someone earning in naira, working in Lagos, or applying to a multinational in Abuja.
The name iCesume is a play on the word “Resume” — because every career starts with one, and we want to be the resource that helps you write yours, understand your worth, fund your education, and manage your money — all from one place.
Today, iCesume covers career development, personal finance, scholarships, and remote work — all through the lens of the Nigerian and African professional experience.
What We Cover
Career Development
CV writing, interview prep, salary negotiation, job searching strategies tailored for Nigeria.
Personal Finance
Budgeting, investing in the NGX, understanding pensions, and growing wealth in naira.
Scholarships
Up-to-date database of scholarships open to Nigerian and African students locally and abroad.
Remote Work
How to land remote jobs, get paid in dollars, and build a location-independent income from Nigeria.
Our Editorial Standards
Every article on iCesume is written or reviewed by people with direct experience in the Nigerian job market or financial system. We cite real sources — NBS data, CBN reports, NGX statistics, and verified employer salary data.
We do not publish generic content. If an article does not contain specific, actionable information relevant to Nigerians and Africans, it does not go on this site.
All financial content carries our disclaimer that it is for informational purposes only and is not professional financial or legal advice.
Meet the Team
Ajibade Akinola
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Founder of iCesume. Tech professional and career development advocate based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Olasimbo Akinfolarin
Personal Finance Writer
Personal finance writer and investment analyst based in Lagos. Specialises in Nigerian financial planning.
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