Emmanuel Odejayi

Emmanuel Odejayi is the founder of Emploi, an online freelance marketplace designed specifically for the Nigerian environment. Emploi is tackling the country’s youth unemployment crisis by connecting skilled individuals with digital work opportunities. The platform empowers Nigerian youth to leverage their talents and gain meaningful employment, while also inspiring others to develop their digital skills.

Lagos | LA

Founder, Emploi

• Cameron Cox, ShuLovesRebels

Years after his first interaction with Sky’s the Limit, Emmanuel returned with a refined vision and a renewed sense of purpose. With encouragement from mentor Sanjay to apply for the Friends and Family Grant, and daily boosts and support from Cameron Cox, Emmanuel successfully secured funding to launch Emploi.

Before receiving the grant, Emmanuel struggled to build a robust, feature-packed freelance platform due to lack of funding. With the Friends and Family Grant from Sky’s the Limit, he was able to purchase a powerful WordPress theme equipped with both desktop and mobile applications. He also used the funds for platform customization and content creation—critical steps that helped bring Emploi to life.

Sky’s the Limit didn’t just provide funding—it gave Emmanuel a network of encouragement and hands-on support that made his vision possible. Today, Emploi stands as a complete digital platform with the potential to gain traction and make a real impact in the Nigerian freelance ecosystem.