Unicorns & thoroughbreds
Unicorns in Nigeria
Dealroom tracks 4 unicorns headquartered in Nigeria — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $4.7B combined. Updated August 2026.
4Unicorns ($1B+ valuation)
0Valued at $10B or more
0Thoroughbreds ($100M+ revenue)
$4.7BCombined unicorn valuation
Every unicorn in Nigeria
All 4 companies headquartered in Nigeria that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPay | Fintech | Ikeja | 2018 | $2B | Private |
| 2 | Interswitch | Fintech | Itirin | 2002 | $1B | Private |
| 3 | Moove | Fintech | Lagos | 2019 | $1B | Private |
| 4 | Jumia Group | Fintech | Lagos | 2012 | $687M | IPO 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Nigeria?
Dealroom tracks 4 unicorns headquartered in Nigeria as of August 2026, worth $4.7B combined. 0 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in Nigeria?
The three most valuable are OPay, Interswitch, Moove. Lagos is the top hub with 2 of them.
What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?
A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.