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Nigerians In
New York
Nigerians In
New York
Building Community. Creating Impact.
Building Community. Creating Impact.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Nigerians in New York serves as the vibrant cultural anchor and hub for our community across New York City and the Tri-State area. We unite professionals, founders, and creatives, bridging first-generation immigrants, U.S.-raised Nigerians, and new arrivals into one network built on shared identity, real opportunities, and collective influence.
Nigerians in New York serves as the vibrant cultural anchor and hub for our community across New York City and the Tri-State area. We unite professionals, founders, and creatives, bridging first-generation immigrants, U.S.-raised Nigerians, and new arrivals into one network built on shared identity, real opportunities, and collective influence.
About Us
About Us
Founded in 2024, Nigerians in New York (NIN) has grown from a small WhatsApp group into the city’s largest, most vibrant network of Nigerian professionals. Drawing on years of experience fostering community and connection, NIN brings together over 5,000 members across all industries and career stages.
Founded in 2024, Nigerians in New York (NIN) has grown from a small WhatsApp group into the city’s largest, most vibrant network of Nigerian professionals. Drawing on years of experience fostering community and connection, NIN brings together over 5,000 members across all industries and career stages.
Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits
Discover the pillars that make our community strong and impactful
Discover the pillars that make our community strong and impactful
Community
Community
Connect with a 5,000+ member community of Nigerian professionals living in the city
Connect with a 5,000+ member community of Nigerian professionals living in the city
Events
Events
Experience curated social programming designed for what members want.
Experience curated social programming designed for what members want.
Connections
Connections
Connect with founders, operators, creatives, students, and leaders shaping culture, enterprise, and opportunity.
Connect with founders, operators, creatives, students, and leaders shaping culture, enterprise, and opportunity.
Culture
Culture
Celebrate and preserve our rich Nigerian heritage through experiential touchpoints.
Celebrate and preserve our rich Nigerian heritage through experiential touchpoints.
What our community💖
say about us
What our community💖
say about us
Joining Nigerians in New York opened doors I never knew existed. The network here is incredible and the support is genuine.
Adaora Okafor
Investment Banker, Goldman Sachs
"
The mentorship opportunities and business connections I've made through this community have been invaluable to my startup journey."
"
Chukwuma Ikwuagwu
Tech Entrepreneur
It's amazing to be part of a community that celebrates our culture while helping us excel professionally in New York.
Folake Adebayo
Healthcare Professional
"
Joining Nigerians in New York opened doors I never knew existed. The network here is incredible and the support is genuine.
Adaora Okafor
Investment Banker, Goldman Sachs
"
The mentorship opportunities and business connections I've made through this community have been invaluable to my startup journey."
"
Chukwuma Ikwuagwu
Tech Entrepreneur
It's amazing to be part of a community that celebrates our culture while helping us excel professionally in New York.
Folake Adebayo
Healthcare Professional
"
Become a Member
Become a Member
Join thousands of Nigerian professionals and leaders to access a network of people and culture that matter to you.
Join thousands of Nigerian professionals and leaders to access a network of people and culture that matter to you.
How do I join the community?
Simply click on "Join the Community” and proceed to fill out the membership form. You'll receive a welcome email and a WhatsApp message from the community manager with the link to join the Community in a few days (typically 2 - 3 days).
What types of events do you organize?
Do I need to live in New York to join?
Is there a membership fee?
How can I get involved beyond attending events?
Can I host an event or workshop?
How do I join the community?
Simply click on "Join the Community” and proceed to fill out the membership form. You'll receive a welcome email and a WhatsApp message from the community manager with the link to join the Community in a few days (typically 2 - 3 days).
What types of events do you organize?
Do I need to live in New York to join?
Is there a membership fee?
How can I get involved beyond attending events?
Can I host an event or workshop?
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