Data science courses in Nigeria
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs five live data science bootcamps (Data Science, Data Analyst with AI, Data Engineering with AI, Analytics Engineer and ML Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for ₦202,000; self-paced courses start at ₦40,300. Nigerian cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 7 PM Lagos time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the ₦403,000 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from ₦40,300.
The Data Science Bootcamp handbook
The twelve weeks, the 10 projects and what the roles pay, in one PDF. Free: tell us where to send it.
What data roles pay in Nigeria
Monthly base pay in Nigeria, from Glassdoor (read 25 October 2026). The figure is Glassdoor's average base pay, the range is the base pay range it shows, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Average a month | Typical range | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data engineerGlassdoor64 salaries | ₦410,000 | ₦250,000 to ₦700,000 | Data Engineering with AI |
| Data analystGlassdoor268 salaries | ₦252,000 | ₦150,000 to ₦400,000 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
| Data scientistGlassdoor135 salaries | ₦250,000 | ₦150,000 to ₦420,000 | Data Science |
| Machine learning engineerGlassdoor17 salaries | ₦237,000 | ₦175,000 to ₦300,000 | ML Engineer |
| Business analystGlassdoor429 salaries | ₦220,000 | ₦150,000 to ₦350,000 | Data Analyst with AI |
| BI analystGlassdoor38 salaries | ₦200,000 | ₦165,000 to ₦350,000 | Analytics Engineer, Data Analyst with AI |
Salaries are what employers in Nigeria report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Nigeria.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in Nigeria, side by side
Data science courses you can take in Nigeria in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science BootcampUtiva | 6 months (weekends) | live online | $250 (payment plan available; currency shown as $ only) |
| AI Data Science (Professional Diploma in AI and Machine Learning)Aptech Nigeria | Not listed on its site | classroom, Aptech centres in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt (centre not specified) | Not listed on its site |
| Data Analysis and Machine LearningTechstudio Academy | Not listed on its site | classroom, Onipanu, Lagos | Not listed on its site |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 7 PM Lagos time and weekend days | ₦202,000 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 22 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into data science in Nigeria
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a university name, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's
Fits when You want a formal qualification in data science, or the theory in depth.
Watch for Years of study and a large fee; check how much of it uses the tools teams work with now.
- Route 2
A university or institute short course
Fits when You want a known name on a short data science course, online or on campus.
Watch for Most are a few weeks and teach concepts; ask whether you build and deploy something.
- Route 3
A free or funded programme
Fits when You want to try data science before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want a job-shaped portfolio in twelve weeks, taught live on Lagos time.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Nigeria ask about data science
Which data science course is best in Nigeria?
It depends on what you need. Utiva's Data Science Bootcamp lists $250 (payment plan available; currency shown as $ only); the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want a portfolio an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps are ₦202,000 at the founding price.
How much does a data science course cost in Nigeria?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp is ₦202,000, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is ₦403,000), and a self-paced course is ₦40,300. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a machine learning engineer earn in Nigeria?
Glassdoor puts the average base pay for a machine learning engineer in Nigeria at ₦237,000 a month, with a typical range of ₦175,000 to ₦300,000, from 17 salaries.
Data science or data analysis: which should I start with?
If you are new to code, start with data analysis: SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards that answer a manager's question. Data science adds Python, statistics and models on top. The free skill check places you in one or the other.
Do I need to know Python before I start?
Not for the Data Analyst bootcamp. The Data Science, Data Engineering and ML Engineer bootcamps expect some Python; the self-paced Python for AI course covers what you need first.
Can I learn data science online in Nigeria while working full time?
Yes. Nigerian cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 7 PM Lagos time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Is it an accredited qualification in Nigeria?
No. Square1 Ai teaches online and its bootcamps are not accredited by the NUC or NBTE. You leave with 10 deployed projects and a recorded defence of your work.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects an employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one on Lagos time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.