Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Jeroid LTD

Jeremiah Mayowa

Nigerian entrepreneur and fintech innovator building one of Africa's most trusted digital finance ecosystems, making crypto secure, seamless, and accessible for everyone.

Jeremiah Mayowa, Founder and CEO of Jeroid LTD
Founder, Jeroid LTD
500K+
Users served
1M+
Monthly transactions
$1B+
Transaction volume
2017
Jeroid founded
His Story

From an idea to a movement

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.

The Journey

Milestones that shaped Jeroid

A decade of building from a digital news platform to a digital finance ecosystem spanning two countries.

  1. 2013

    The first venture

    Launched Jeroid Reporters, a digital news platform, the start of his entrepreneurial journey.

  2. 2017

    Jeroid is born

    Founded Jeroid as an over-the-counter crypto trading service, on a mission to make digital finance secure, seamless, and accessible.

  3. 2021

    Going mobile

    Launched Jeroid's first mobile app, bringing crypto and gift card trading to thousands of Nigerians on the go.

  4. 2023

    Jeroid V2

    Released Jeroid V2 with enhanced security, faster transactions, and a completely reimagined user experience.

  5. Today

    A digital finance ecosystem

    Expanded into gift cards, digital payments, and utility services — extending operations into South Africa and championing Web3 adoption through Jeroid Angels.

Recognition

Leadership that earns trust

Awards and certifications reinforcing Jeroid's commitment to excellence, security, and customer trust.

BusinessDay Top SME 100 Award

Recognised among Nigeria's top 100 small and medium enterprises for growth and impact.

BusinessDay Top 25 CEO

Named one of BusinessDay's Top 25 CEOs for outstanding leadership in Nigerian business.

First ISO-Certified Regional Crypto Platform

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

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