Education technology companies, Schoolinka and HiPrep, have entered into a landmark partnership to train and transition 5,000 educators into the fast-growing global online tutoring market over the next two years.

Despite being one of the most influential professions in society, many Nigerian educators are grossly underpaid, with average monthly salaries ranging from ₦30,000 to ₦60,000.

The CEO of Schoolinka, Oluwaseun Kayode said: “We have thousands of smart, passionate educators who are stuck in a system that doesn’t reward their talent.

“This partnership with HiPrep is about giving these teachers a fighting chance — helping them gain the skills and visibility they need to earn more, work globally, and teach with dignity.”

Schoolinka, an edtech company known for its innovative teacher training and career advancement programmes, will lead the design and delivery of a high-quality online training programme tailored specifically for online tutoring success.

The curriculum will cover differentiated instruction, virtual classroom engagement, use of AI and digital tools, time management, and business skills for freelancers.

HiPrep is known for placing K–12 students on consistent and customised study routines across core subjects/exam preparation and connecting families with top-qualified tutors from Nigeria and the Diaspora.

These expert tutors, many of whom have built successful careers in online education, will collaborate with Schoolinka’s instructional team to transform their expertise into practical, globally relevant, bite-sized course content.

Graduates of the programme will receive a co-branded certificate recognised by both companies and gain direct access to tutoring opportunities through the HiPrep platform and other global tutoring networks.

A first-right-of-refusal recruitment arrangement ensures that HiPrep has early access to top talent emerging from the programme.

The CEO of HiPrep, Adanma Ugwu, said: “There’s an incredible demand from African Diaspora families in the UK, US, and Canada who want tutors who understand their children’s cultural context and can teach math, English, Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo in a way that feels familiar and engaging.

“We’re creating a pipeline of well-trained African educators who can fill that gap, work from home, and earn globally.”

The first cohort of the training programme is set to launch in Q3 2025. Interested educators can apply via Schoolinka’s platform and benefit from ongoing mentorship, community support, and exposure to job opportunities upon graduation.