London Tech School Offers Nigerian Students a Launchpad into Global Careers with AI, Cybersecurity, and Paid Internships

In a world increasingly driven by digital innovation, access to practical, job-ready tech education is no longer optional, it’s essential. For Nigerian students dreaming of careers in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and software development, a new opportunity is now within reach. The London School of Emerging Technology (LSET), one of the UK’s most progressive and hands-on tech institutions, has opened its doors to Nigerian learners with a compelling mix of real-world training, global internships, and career support.

LSET isn’t a conventional college. Located in the heart of London’s booming tech district, the school combines practical industry experience with immersive academic training. Its cutting-edge programs are designed to prepare students for high-impact careers in some of the fastest-growing fields on the planet, all while providing access to paid internships and mentorship from top professionals.

Now, with a growing focus on Africa, LSET is actively welcoming Nigerian students to its international community. And with Nigeria’s expanding digital economy and rising demand for tech talent, the timing couldn’t be better.

A New Education Model for a New Generation

The traditional model of education, sit in a lecture hall, take notes, write exams, is quickly becoming outdated, especially in a tech industry that demands hands-on skills and immediate problem-solving abilities.

Enter LSET’s Work-Integrated Learning (LWIL) program: a six-month, dual-track learning experience where students are trained in emerging technologies while simultaneously working as interns for real companies. The program is specifically designed to close the notorious gap between education and employment, helping students build relevant experience and a global CV even before graduating.

“Nigerian students are incredibly bright, entrepreneurial, and globally ambitious,” says Mayur Ramgir, founder, Principal Instructor of LSET and a technology entrepreneur himself. “Our mission is to give them not just a learning opportunity, but a launchpad, where learning meets doing and ideas become action.”

Through the LWIL program, LSET acts as a bridge between employers and students. It identifies companies in need of tech interns and matches them with learners from its talent pool. Students then work in real-world roles, while continuing to study part-time with LSET. This “study-and-work” model ensures that they are immediately applying what they learn, from day one.

Bridging the Education-to-Employment Gap for Nigerian Youth

Like many fast-growing economies, Nigeria is experiencing a dynamic shift in its labour market. With a youthful population and a rising number of university graduates each year, the demand for practical, industry-relevant skills has never been greater. Yet, many young professionals find themselves navigating a complex transition from education to employment.

This is not unique to Nigeria, the challenge of aligning academic learning with industry needs is a global one. However, the scale of opportunity in Nigeria’s tech and innovation sectors makes it especially important to address.

LSET’s forward-thinking model is designed to meet this need. By collaborating directly with employers, the school builds its curriculum around real-world job requirements, equipping students with hands-on experience in technologies like Python, JavaScript, AWS, Azure, cybersecurity, and machine learning.

“Our goal is to ensure graduates are not only knowledgeable but immediately valuable to employers,” says Mayur Ramgir, Principal Instructor of LSET. “Whether they choose to work with a leading tech firm in London or return to Nigeria to innovate at home, we want them to be fully prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

Paid Internships That Support Financial Independence

For many Nigerian families, the high cost of international education is a significant barrier. LSET addresses this with a value-driven model: students not only learn but earn.

Through its LWIL program, LSET guarantees paid internships for all qualifying students. This enables learners to fund part of their living expenses in the UK while gaining valuable experience in their field. Unlike many institutions that offer theoretical knowledge with little real-world exposure, LSET integrates learning and earning into a single, streamlined pathway. Although, it’s a very selective process and not everyone qualifies. 

These internships are typically delivered through the Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) route, using visa sponsorships from LSET’s immigration partner, JENZA who delivers the BUNAC sponsorship, the process is smooth and student-friendly. Nigerian students can therefore get legal, meaningful work experience in the UK without the red tape that often complicates such arrangements.

Building Global Careers from Local Roots

LSET’s vision isn’t just about teaching AI courses, coding or cloud computing, it’s about transforming lives and enabling students from underserved regions to become global contributors.

Students complete their education from LSET with more than a certificate. They walk away with a digital portfolio of projects, internship experience, and access to LSET’s extensive employer network.

For many Nigerian students, this represents a direct route to global job markets, including opportunities in the UK, Europe, North America, and, increasingly, the Middle East. At the same time, LSET encourages and supports learners who want to return to Nigeria and contribute to the country’s digital transformation.

“We want to see Nigerian students not just as employees, but as employers, innovators, and changemakers,” says Mayur Ramgir. “We support them in launching startups, building local tech solutions, and even accessing seed funding through our incubator.”

Entrepreneurial Pathways Through the Startup Incubator

Indeed, for those with a spark of entrepreneurship, LSET’s Startup Incubator offers a rare opportunity to bring ideas to life. With coaching from business mentors, access to developers, pitch practice, and funding guidance, students can turn concepts into real-world ventures.

The school’s Innovation Lab hosts regular hackathons and pitch days, where aspiring founders can showcase their projects to a panel of investors and advisors. This emphasis on entrepreneurship resonates strongly with the Nigerian ethos, where a “hustle” mindset is both cultural and economic.

Flexible, Remote, and Inclusive

In addition to its London campus, LSET also offers remote learning and hybrid formats, making it easier for students to start their journey from Nigeria before transitioning to the UK. These options are especially useful for working professionals or those unsure about relocation.

LSET also provides bridging programs for students from non-tech backgrounds, whether in finance, business, law, or even the arts, allowing them to make a smooth transition into the tech world.

A New Chapter in UK-Nigeria Education Collaboration

The UK has long been a top destination for Nigerian students. But in a crowded field of traditional universities, LSET’s innovation-first, experience-driven model stands out.

It offers an alternative to the slow, expensive, and often outdated academic path, replacing it with speed, relevance, and impact. Most programs can be completed within a year, and students begin building their professional networks from the very first week.

What makes LSET unique is not just what students learn, but what they do with what they learn, securing jobs, launching startups, solving problems, and driving change.

Final Word: Why Nigerian Students Should Look to LSET

At a time when the global economy is being reshaped by AI, data, and digital innovation, Nigerian students must seize every opportunity to stay ahead.

LSET offers more than education, it offers a career strategy.

By enrolling in LSET, Nigerian students gain:

• Access to paid internships in the UK
• Training in cutting-edge fields like AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing
• Direct employer connections and job placement assistance
• Entrepreneurial mentoring through incubators and innovation labs
• A fast-track, high-return pathway to a global tech career

In a world that rewards what you can do, not just what you know, LSET is giving Nigerian students the tools, confidence, and connections to rise.