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Tell us about your background, your expertise, and the kind of mentee you'd most like to work with.
Shape the leaders Nigeria is waiting for.
Join a growing community of leaders, founders, and professionals mentoring the next generation of Nigerian women entrepreneurs.
Why mentor with SBMP
The most powerful thing you can offer is not capital — it's your belief in someone else's potential.
Every mentee in SBMP is paired with a mentor who understands where they're trying to go. You don't need to have all the answers — you need to show up, listen, and share what you've learned.
How it works
Three steps. One lasting relationship.
We handle the matching, the framework, and the support — so you can focus on the conversation.
Match
We carefully pair you with a mentee whose goals, industry, and personality align with what you bring.
Mentor
Regular one-on-one sessions, guided by a light structure. You bring experience; they bring ambition.
A good fit?
Who we're looking for — and what you'll give.
Who we're looking for
- Founders, executives, and senior professionals
- People with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Based in Nigeria or the diaspora
- Committed to ethical, community-focused leadership
- Generous with time, honest with feedback
What you'll bring
- 4–6 hours of availability per month
- One-on-one sessions with your mentee
- Occasional participation in group workshops
- Willingness to open your network
- A genuine interest in someone else's growth
From a mentor
“I came in thinking I'd be teaching. What actually happened is that my mentee taught me how to see problems I'd stopped noticing.”
Mentors in SBMP come from a range of industries — finance, tech, retail, media, agriculture, and more. What they share is a belief that mentorship is one of the most leveraged investments a person can make.
— SBMP Mentor
Apply to mentor
Tell us a little about you.
We review every mentor application personally. Expect to hear from us within two weeks.
One conversation at a time
Your experience is exactly what someone needs.
Mentorship is a long game. If you're in it for the long game, we'd love to hear from you.