Developing Africa Group Launches Eligibility Test to Help Africans Earn Above Minimum Wage

Developing Africa Group (DAG) has unveiled a pilot initiative designed to empower African graduates and skilled individuals to earn above the current minimum wage through structured self-employment pathways powered by technology.

The initiative which was announced by its founder, Ben Oguntola introduces an Eligibility Test aimed at identifying talents and aligning them with scalable income opportunities capable of generating up to ₦1 million per month within six months.

According to him, DAG’s pilot project focuses on converting academic training, professional skills, and local knowledge into viable, technology-driven enterprises at a time when many graduates struggle to translate their degrees and talents into sustainable income.

“The program is built on the belief that when Africans earn sustainably, they naturally contribute to broader continental development,” Oguntola stated.

“The test ensures that selected participants have profiles capable of reaching the targeted income level through structured support, commercialization strategies, and technology integration,” he added.

The Eligibility Test, which costs $20, is designed to assess applicants’ capabilities, specialization areas, and readiness to participate in the program.

The initiative identifies nine major pathways to earning ₦1million monthly, reflecting Nigeria’s diverse talent pool and economic landscape. These include Sports, Healthcare, Education and Career Specialization, Raw Materials Trading, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Consumer Protection Services, Technology Demand Solutions, Tourism Services, and Data Entry Operations across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.

In Sports, DAG aims to help talented athletes convert their abilities into international contracts, with potential opportunities that may include visa or citizenship offers. Healthcare professionals, from nurses and technicians to specialist doctors who are provided with models that connect them to relevant medical technologies and service demands across local authorities.

For graduates in various academic fields, the program offers a framework to transform university training into structured services supported by related technologies. Similarly, individuals with access to local raw materials are guided on how to trade and scale those resources into profitable ventures.

The initiative also highlights opportunities in Intellectual Property Rights, covering copyrights, trademarks, designs, and patents such as enabling writers, artists, innovators, and scientists to commercialize their creations effectively. Additional modules focus on identifying gaps in consumer protection, responding to technology service demands, leveraging tourism knowledge, and structured data entry services within local authorities.

The application process involves four stages: personal profile submission, module selection, module-specific detail assessment, and payment confirmation. Successful applicants receive notification from the administration team with further steps toward onboarding.

Oguntola further emphasized that Africa’s development begins with developing Africans. “When individuals are empowered to earn a decent and dignified income, they naturally initiate transformation within their communities,” he noted.

“We are starting with Nigeria and then move to Africa. Namibia has already expressed an interest to work with us,” he added.

With this pilot project, Developing Africa Group positions the Eligibility Test as a practical pathway toward economic empowerment designed to help Africans move beyond minimum wage limitations and unlock the full value of their talents.

For more information, visit: https://japa.developing.africa/auth/register