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Top 20 LinkedIn Influencers in Nigeria in 2025

Here are the top 20 LinkedIn influencers in Nigeria for 2025, driving innovation, sparking conversations, and inspiring professionals across industries.

January 15, 2025
Jeremy Boissinot

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Here’s the list of the Top 20 LinkedIn Influencers in Nigeria in 2025:

20. Victoria Olamide

Victoria Olamide is a Project Manager specializing in developing personalized project strategies to drive a 300% increase in revenue. With expertise in project management, business development, and corporate development, Victoria helps founders and CEOs overcome challenges and achieve their business goals. She excels in ensuring team efficiency, adhering to project budgets, effective stakeholder management, and meeting project deadlines. Victoria's proactive approach and positive client reviews make her a valuable asset in scaling businesses and boosting revenue.

LinkedIn Score : 88.1/100

Favikon Authority Score : 7 157 pts

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19. Samuel Ajiboyede

Samuel Ajiboyede is a serial entrepreneur and startup evangelist with a massive interest in the technology revolution. He is the host of a weekly program that brings exceptional industry leaders to share their experiences and success stories, inspiring a large audience eager to learn and make a difference. Samuel is also the CEO of Auldon Limited, a Forbes-mentioned company with a 10 million USD annual turnover. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, he is a successful musician with platinum-certified songs and multiple award nominations. Samuel is dedicated to transforming the world through effective and efficient logistics.

LinkedIn Score : 88.1/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 259 pts

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18. Owen D. Omogiafo

Owen D. Omogiafo is the President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Plc, overseeing its businesses and enthusiastic about transforming Africa. With a strong belief in work-life integration, she prioritizes and manages her activities like juggling balls, focusing on plastic and glass balls. Owen is dedicated to improving lives, transforming Africa, and creating opportunities for women to advance to executive positions. She is a recipient of various awards and recognitions for her outstanding leadership in business and commitment to empowering women.

LinkedIn Score : 88.2/1000

Favikon Authority Score : 7 508 pts

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17. Oladotun Ajayi

Oladotun Ajayi is a Youth developer who advocates for leveraging LinkedIn for career opportunities. He is a recipient of international recognitions/awards such as the Diana Award, LinkedIn Top Voice, and the Junior Chambers International Award. Oladotun co-founded Students on LinkedIn to help young people navigate LinkedIn for career opportunities and bridge the gap between students and opportunities. He also organizes the yearly event LinkedIn Local-Ogbomoso to connect young people to people and opportunities. Oladotun works with human and social sustainability network Africa to address poverty through strategic initiatives in education in Nigeria.

LinkedIn Score : 88.3/100

Favikon Authority Score : 7 684 pts

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16. Ndubuisi Ekekwe

Ndubuisi Ekekwe is a professor, entrepreneur, and writer for the Harvard Business Review. He holds two doctoral and four master's degrees, including a PhD in engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Prof. Ekekwe is the inventor and patent holder of a robotic system acquired by the US government. He has also co-designed an accelerometer for the iPhone while at Analog Devices Corp. Prof. Ekekwe has held professorships at Carnegie Mellon University and Babcock University, and has served on the United States National Science Foundation Committee. He is the chairman of Fasmicro Group and is recognized by The Guardian as one of 60 Nigerians making "Nigerian Live Matter" on Nigeria's 60th Independence Day.

LinkedIn Score : 88.5/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 229 pts

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15. Precious Obo

Precious Obo is a Digital Marketing Strategist specializing in helping freelancers and founders on LinkedIn. With a customized marketing strategy and plan, Precious helps clients get more clients, leads, and sales on LinkedIn. Whether you need an accountability partner, influencer marketer, content marketing strategist, digital marketing specialist, or profile optimization expert, Precious is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and grow your business. Some of the solutions offered include getting better leads, consistent sales, more job opportunities, closing deals with confidence, rising above the competition, creating attention-grabbing content, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, improving marketing skills, and explaining your unique value proposition. Connect with Precious Obo to take your LinkedIn presence to the next level and achieve your desired results.

LinkedIn Score : 88.7/100

Favikon Authority Score : 7 188 pts

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14. Chika Ibeh

Chika Ibeh is a LinkedIn Brand Growth Specialist who helps individuals refine their personal branding, ghostwrite compelling content, and manage social media engagements. With a track record of growing from 0 to 17k+ followers and attracting quality leads, Chika offers services to enhance brand visibility and connect authentically with the target audience. Through services like personal branding refinement, ghostwriting, and social media management, Chika aims to empower clients to achieve success in the digital space.

LinkedIn Score : 88.7/100

Favikon Authority Score : 7 624 pts

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13. Confidence Staveley

Confidence Staveley, Africa’s celebrated female Cybersecurity Leader, Founder of @cybersafehq & @merklefence. Author of API Security for White Hat Hackers. Recognized for her impactful work in cybersecurity, gender inclusion, and talent development. Known for merging cybersecurity knowledge with impeccable communication finesse. Winner of multiple awards, speaker at international conferences, and creator of the popular YouTube series, "API Kitchen." Passionate about empowering women in cybersecurity through programs like CyberGirls Fellowship. Represented by Project Speaker.

LinkedIn Score : 89/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 234 pts

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12. Sam Adeyemi

Sam Adeyemi is a global speaker, strategic leadership consultant, and minister. He is known for shifting mindsets to help leaders see possibilities and become those possibilities. With over two decades of experience, he has trained thousands of people in leadership through the Daystar Leadership Academy and various seminars and workshops. Sam Adeyemi is the CEO of Sam Adeyemi GLC, Inc., a global leadership consulting company. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies and a Doctor of Strategic Leadership. Sam Adeyemi is married to Nike Adeyemi, a global speaker and minister, and they have three children.

LinkedIn Score : 89/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 497 pts

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11. Adeoluwa Prince Enioluwa

Adeoluwa Prince Enioluwa is a PhD student and EU-Africa Ambassador. With a background in writing, public speaking, art direction, and media, he aims to contribute to societal impact. Graduating with honors at a young age, he focuses on sustainable development, leadership, and national transformation. Active on social media, he engages with followers through diverse content and promotes cultural connections.

LinkedIn Score : 89.1/100

Favikon Authority Score : 9 169 pts

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10. Zoey Vincent Vevakpor

Zoey Vincent Vevakpor is a social media manager and content creator with over 4 years of experience. She believes in the power of words, visuals, and data to bring brands to life and drive business growth. Zoey has a deep understanding of the latest trends, tools, and techniques in social media and content marketing. She has helped businesses of all sizes craft compelling narratives and build loyal communities online. Zoey is passionate about creating strategic and data-driven content that serves a purpose and meets the goals of her clients. She emphasizes collaboration and building strong relationships with clients to create impactful campaigns. In addition to social media management and content creation, Zoey also offers virtual assistance, hashtag research, customer service, SEO writing, community management, video edits, and graphic design. Connect with Zoey to bring your brand to life on social media!

LinkedIn Score : 89.2/100

Favikon Authority Score : 7 678 pts

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9. Temi Badru

Temi Badru is a highly accomplished lawyer, journalist, and compere with over six years of experience in the industry. She is recognized as a top voice on LinkedIn, with over 150,000 followers. Temi has successfully anchored high-profile events for multinationals, governments, and NGOs, showcasing her ability to engage the audience and speakers. She has received commendations for her work, including her role in anchoring President Barack Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Techcamp Reconnect. Temi is also a member of various professional associations and has been recognized with prestigious awards. She volunteers with Sozo Networks NGO to train young people in public speaking and leadership. Currently, she is hosting the 5th Dive In event in Nigeria, themed 'Intersecting Perspectives: Driving Innovation in Insurance'.

LinkedIn Score : 89.2/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 271 pts

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8. Inneh Joseph

Inneh Joseph is a LinkedIn Growth Expert who has helped over 2,000 clients in 10 countries build 6-7 figure online businesses from scratch with social media marketing. He is also a sales and marketing coach who is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help others earn a good living online. Inneh Joseph provides coaching to job seekers, people seeking career changes, and those who hope to expand their cash flow while retaining their current job. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional about building beneficial relationships through engagement and leveraging the power of the internet through affiliate marketing.

LinkedIn Score : 89.2/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 175 pts

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7. Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko

Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko is a finance professional with 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. She is a first-class graduate of accounting and works as a full-time finance professional at the African Development Bank. In addition to her finance career, she is a speaker, coach, and brand influencer, helping individuals build strong personal and corporate brands. She is also the organizer of the Iconic Brand Awards and the TEDxBingerville event. With a passion for teaching and impacting knowledge, Omobabinrin is a LinkedIn coach with proven track records. She has appeared in various print and broadcast media and is an award-winning professional in her field.

LinkedIn Score : 90/100

Favikon Authority Score : 7 925 pts

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6. Seun Okinbaloye

Seun Okinbaloye is a broadcast journalist known for hosting Politics Today & Sunday Politics on Channels TV. With a background in Performatory Arts and Communication, he excels in producing and presenting broadcasting programs, political journalism, and election reporting. Seun is skilled in creating stories that resonate across social and cultural environments, utilizing new media platforms to convey messages effectively. He is dedicated to building brand awareness and managing media events.

LinkedIn Score : 90/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 411 pts

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5. Joshua Olaiya

Joshua Olaiya is the Founder and CEO of Afribotics, aiming to revolutionize the robotics industry in Africa. With a vision to reshape transportation and lead Africa into the space exploration era, Joshua is driven by unwavering ambition and dedication. His relentless passion for innovation and sustainability sets him apart as a visionary in the field. Through resilience and creativity, Afribotics navigates challenges to pioneer solutions and make a lasting impact on the robotics landscape in Africa. Open to partnerships, Joshua's journey symbolizes determination and triumph in the face of adversity.

LinkedIn Score : 90.4/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 222 pts

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4. Haoma Worgwu

Haoma Worgwu is an award-winning thought leader and influential LinkedIn trainer/coach. She has helped over two thousand business owners, corporate professionals, freelancers, and students gain visibility and secure opportunities on LinkedIn. She is a strong advocate for global sustainability and has founded Envisage Hub, a social enterprise connecting young African professionals to global and regional opportunities. Haoma is also an author, speaker, and a member of various prestigious networks and organizations. Her writings and social media content promote visibility and self-promotion for Africans on digital media platforms.

LinkedIn Score : 91/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 339 pts

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3. Emmanuel Nduka

Emmanuel Nduka is a young entrepreneur, Chief Evangelist at Scholarly, and Co-Founder of Travel Avatar. Passionate about social impact, business development, and UN SDG goals. He inspires and empowers others through his platform. Graduated in chemical engineering from FUTO and Y Combinator's startup school program. Known for empowering women through partnerships, recently empowering 40,000 women with the Enterprise Development Centre and Mastercard Foundation. Actively involved in bridging the social-education gap among African youths and creating awareness and impact for their mission and vision.

LinkedIn Score : 91.5/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 385 pts

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2. Adeife Adeoye

Adeife Adeoye is a social media strategist and content creator specializing in SaaS brands. With over 250k followers, Adeife helps B2C SaaS and AI brands grow their online presence through organic content on TikTok and Instagram. Adeife also founded the Career & Growth Hub to assist freelancers and creatives in building successful businesses. Offering Done-For-You (DFY) social media strategy services, Adeife has a proven track record of increasing signups and app downloads for various brands. Book a consultation for MRR growth and organic content strategies.

LinkedIn Score : 91.6/100

Favikon Authority Score : 8 645 pts

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1. Tony O. Elumelu

Tony O. Elumelu is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. As the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa Plc, and Transcorp Nigeria Plc, he has played a significant role in the African business landscape. Elumelu's notable achievements include turning Standard Trust Bank from near bankruptcy to a top-five player in Nigeria. He also led the largest merger in the banking sector in sub-Saharan Africa, acquiring United Bank for Africa (UBA) and transforming it into a pan-African institution. Elumelu is a strong advocate for Africa's development and is known for his philosophy of "africapitalism," which emphasizes the private sector's commitment to driving economic prosperity and social wealth in Africa. He is the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on supporting African entrepreneurs. Elumelu holds various leadership positions, including serving on the Nigerian President's Agricultural Transformation Implementation Council and as a member of the Global Advisory Board of the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All Initiative (SE4ALL). He has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to business and Africa's development.

LinkedIn Score : 93.9/100

Favikon Authority Score : 9 193 pts

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🏆 Top 200 LinkedIn Creators in Nigeria

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Jeremy Boissinot

Jérémy Boissinot is the founder of Favikon, an AI-powered platform that helps brands gain clarity on creator insights through rankings. With a mission to highlight quality creators, Jérémy has built a global community of satisfied creators and achieved impressive milestones, including over 10 million estimated impressions, 20,000+ new registrations, and 150,000 real-time rankings across more than 600 niches. He is an alumnus of ESCP Business School and has been associated with prestigious organizations such as the French Ministry and the United Nations in his professional pursuits.