Payaza Graduate Trainee Programme

At Payaza, we’re building the future of payments and we’re inviting exceptional recent graduates to build it with us.

Our Graduate Trainee Programme is a three-months, fast-paced immersion into the real world of fintech, offering hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

At Payaza, we believe that innovation thrives where diversity, curiosity, and purpose meet. You’ll be challenged to think differently, contribute meaningfully, and gain practical experience that prepares you to lead and grow not just within Payaza, but in your broader career journey.

Each day, you’ll help deliver solutions that empower individuals and businesses across Africa and beyond. Whether you’re working on building secure infrastructure, driving impactful marketing campaigns, analyzing financial data, or supporting governance and compliance, your contributions will make a difference.


As a PAYAZA trainee, you’ll benefit from...

World-class learning and structured onboarding


Mentorship from experienced professionals across departments

Access to tools and systems powering real-time financial innovation

A dynamic, inclusive environment that values your perspective and growth

We encourage you to apply to the business area that best aligns with your background, interests, and aspirations, there’s a place for you here.

Programme Duration: 
​Three-month immersive programme


Target Audience: 
​High-potential graduates



​Key Objectives:

  1. Equip participants with practical experience.
  2. Provide business insight.
  3. Offer functional exposure across core divisions

About Payaza

Payaza is a leading digital payments platform committed to transforming financial services across emerging markets. We empower businesses and individuals with secure, accessible, and innovative financial technology solutions that bridge the gap between people and payment systems. With a growing presence across Africa and beyond, Payaza is dedicated to driving financial inclusion through seamless integrations, localized strategies, and cutting-edge infrastructure.

Requirements

You’re an ideal candidate if you meet the following criteria

  1. You hold a First Class or Second-Class Upper (2:1) degree from a recognized university

  2. You have completed the NYSC program (for Nigerian applicants)

  3. You are a recent graduate (within the last 1–2 years)

  4. You demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

You’re eager to learn, curious about the fintech space, and ready to take initiative

A driven self-starter with a passion for growth and a keen interest in the fintech industry.

You value collaboration, integrity, and making a real impact

Motivated by purpose, you thrive in teams and are guided by strong values.

Excited to join us? Click the button below to apply now.


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