BusinessDay Top SME 100 Award
Recognised among Nigeria's top 100 small and medium enterprises for growth and impact.
Nigerian entrepreneur and fintech innovator building one of Africa's most trusted digital finance ecosystems, making crypto secure, seamless, and accessible for everyone.

Analytical thinking, a passion for innovation, and a simple mission: make digital finance work for everyone.
B.Sc. Mathematics
University of Lagos
M.Sc. Blockchain & Fintech
Postgraduate specialisation
Jeremiah Mayowa is a Nigerian entrepreneur, fintech innovator, and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jeroid LTD, one of Nigeria's leading cryptocurrency and gift card trading platforms. Since founding the company in 2017, he has led its transformation from a small over-the-counter crypto trading service into a trusted digital finance ecosystem serving over 500,000 users and facilitating more than US$1 billion in transaction volume.
A Mathematics graduate from the University of Lagos with a Master's degree in Blockchain and Fintech, Jeremiah combines analytical thinking and a passion for innovation to build financial solutions that make digital assets more accessible to Nigerians and Africans at large.
His entrepreneurial journey began in 2013 with the launch of Jeroid Reporters, a digital news platform. Recognising the challenges Nigerians faced when buying and selling cryptocurrencies, he established Jeroid with a simple mission: to make digital finance secure, seamless, and accessible for everyone.
Jeremiah has also championed financial literacy and grassroots Web3 adoption through Jeroid Angels, the company's community initiative focused on education, mentorship, and expanding access to digital finance across Africa. A passionate advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship, he frequently shares insights on fintech, leadership, and building sustainable businesses.
A decade of building from a digital news platform to a digital finance ecosystem spanning two countries.
Launched Jeroid Reporters, a digital news platform, the start of his entrepreneurial journey.
Founded Jeroid as an over-the-counter crypto trading service, on a mission to make digital finance secure, seamless, and accessible.
Launched Jeroid's first mobile app, bringing crypto and gift card trading to thousands of Nigerians on the go.
Released Jeroid V2 with enhanced security, faster transactions, and a completely reimagined user experience.
Expanded into gift cards, digital payments, and utility services — extending operations into South Africa and championing Web3 adoption through Jeroid Angels.
Awards and certifications reinforcing Jeroid's commitment to excellence, security, and customer trust.
Recognised among Nigeria's top 100 small and medium enterprises for growth and impact.
Named one of BusinessDay's Top 25 CEOs for outstanding leadership in Nigerian business.
Led Jeroid to become the first regional cryptocurrency platform to achieve ISO certification.
Positioning Africa at the forefront of the global digital economy
Jeremiah Mayowa — Founder & CEO, Jeroid LTD
Join the mission