Applications are now open

Turn your ambition into digital income.

Project Amplify is a selective 3–6 month programme at the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu. We train and support you to build in-demand digital skills, access gig-work platforms, and create better opportunities for yourself and your family. Women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Explore the programme ↓
3–6months of structured learning
18–35eligible age range
2flexible session options
Two young Nigerians learning digital skills together
01LearnBuild practical digital skills
02BuildCreate a client-ready portfolio
03EarnCompete in the gig economy
CAN DO ✦ LEARN ✦ QUALIFY ✦ AMPLIFY ✦ EARN ONLINE ✦

The opportunity

More than training.
A pathway to possibility.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You need the drive to learn, the discipline to show up, and the courage to start.

Project Amplify combines guided learning, portfolio development, business readiness, and practical support to help you find, win, and deliver paid work on gig platforms.

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Foundation Path

An exclusively female, six-month pathway for beginners ready to build a high-demand digital skill from the ground up, practise with guided projects, and develop confidence.

Women · Learn the skill
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Growth Path

A focused three-month pathway for people with existing skills who want to sharpen their craft, strengthen their portfolio, and become client-ready.

Turn skill into value
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Gig-work Launch

Learn to position your services, navigate gig platforms, write proposals, work professionally, and manage your income.

Access online work
THE POSSIBILITY$1,000–$2,000

Potential monthly online earnings within 4–6 months of completing the pathway, based on skills, effort, market demand, and successful client acquisition. Earnings are not guaranteed.

Choose your skill area

Four skills.
Two ways to grow.

Choose the area that matches your interests, then enter through the path that matches your current experience.

Foundation — female beginnersGrowth — sharpen existing skills
01
DM

Digital Marketing

Learn to promote businesses, understand audiences, create campaigns, and turn attention into measurable results.

02
GD

Graphic Design

Create compelling visual stories, brand identities, social content, and layouts that communicate clearly.

03
VE

Video Production & Editing

Plan, shoot, edit, add sound, and shape engaging video stories for brands, creators, and organisations.

04
UX

UI/UX Design

Design useful websites and apps through research, wireframing, prototyping, and user-centred thinking.

From skill to opportunity

$1,200 from a digital skill?
Why not you?

Project Amplify prepares participants to strengthen their skills, build client-ready portfolios and progress towards real income opportunities.

Participants who successfully progress into the next phase may gain access to:

  • Participation stipends
  • Gig-work platforms and earning opportunities on completion
  • Portfolio and client-positioning support
  • HMO and pension services
  • Cross-border payment solutions
  • Opportunities to pursue local and international gigs
Potential earnings depend on skill, effort, market demand and successful client acquisition. Income and progression are not guaranteed.

Before you apply

Is Project Amplify
for you?

This is a competitive opportunity for people ready to commit. Check every requirement before starting your application.

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You are 18 to 35 years old

✓
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You live in Lagos State and have a valid 11-digit NIN

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You want to pursue gig work or other income opportunities

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Women and Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged

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Foundation Path applicants must be female

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How it works

Your journey starts here.

Five clear steps from application to opportunity.

01

Apply

Tell us about yourself and choose your skill area and learning path.

02

Qualify

Complete a short, timed digital readiness assessment.

03

Get admitted

Successful applicants receive a unique admission letter.

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Onboard

Join your cohort at the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu.

05

Amplify

Build your portfolio, access gig platforms, and pursue paid online work.

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The future belongs to those willing to learn, adapt, and take the first step.

Project Amplify is designed around that belief — with structure, accountability, and a real pathway forward.

OUR MINDSETCAN DO.Nothing is impossible.

Questions, answered

Know before
you apply.

Still need help? Contact the SAIL Innovation Lab team through our official channels.

Is the programme free?+

Yes. Project Amplify is a free, structured 3–6 month programme, depending on your pathway. Eligible participants may receive participation stipends subject to programme requirements.

Where does the programme take place?+

Sessions are held physically at the SAIL Innovation Lab, 1 Muba Abiru Street, Ebute-Ipakodo, Ikorodu, Lagos.

What happens after I apply?+

Eligible applicants complete a five-question timed assessment. Successful candidates receive an admission reference and onboarding details.

Do I need prior digital experience?+

No. The female-only Foundation Path is for women who are new to digital work. Growth is for applicants who already have relevant experience.

Can men apply?+

Men with relevant prior experience may apply for the Growth Path. The Foundation Path is reserved exclusively for female applicants.

Can Persons with Disabilities apply?+

Yes. Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. You can state any accessibility support you may need in the application.

What if I do not pass the assessment?+

You can request the Preparation Track, receive targeted support, and take a reassessment for admission into the next available cohort.

Limited cohort spaces available

Your next chapter
starts with one click.

The eligibility check takes about one minute.