In 2025, Nigerian women did more than just lead; they built, they innovated, and they utterly dominated sectors ranging from global finance to digital media and retail technology. This was the year where female entrepreneurship moved beyond the small and medium enterprise (SME) bracket to define Nigeria’s economic future.

The Top Female Entrepreneurs Nigeria 2025 list showcases women who are leading globally, creating massive jobs locally, and using technology to solve some of the nation’s toughest financial and social challenges. They are the chief disruptors, visionary founders, and boardroom titans setting the agenda for business excellence.

1. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: The Global Economic Architect

While her role as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is political, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s inclusion is undeniable. Named among Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women in 2025, her influence as an economist and international development professional shapes the trade policies that dictate Nigeria’s access to global markets. Her belief in the power of trade to lift developing countries out of poverty makes her the ultimate entrepreneur of economic opportunity.

2. Mo Abudu

Media entrepreneur and founder of EbonyLife Media, Mo Abudu, continued her unstoppable reign. Also featured on Forbes’ Power Women list for 2025, she secured major partnership deals with giants like Sony Pictures Television, AMC Networks, and Netflix. In late 2025, her company launched its new digital platform, EbonyLife ON Plus, further cementing her status as one of the most influential women in global media and Nigeria’s undisputed content queen.

3. Ibukun Awosika

The founder and CEO of The Chair Centre Group, Ibukun Awosika remains a formidable voice in corporate governance, leadership, and entrepreneurship advocacy. Her sustained commitment to mentoring and driving business integrity places her at the forefront of shaping the next generation of ethical Nigerian business leaders.

4. Temie Giwa-Tubosun

As the founder and CEO of LifeBank, Temie Giwa-Tubosun continues to use technology to save lives. Her company efficiently delivers blood and medical supplies to hospitals using an integrated supply chain system, solving a critical logistical challenge in healthcare. Her work in health tech is recognized globally for its high impact and life-saving efficiency.

5. Odunayo Eweniyi

As the Co-Founder of PiggyVest, Odunayo Eweniyi is a crucial leader in Nigeria’s fintech revolution. Her platform transformed the simple act of saving into a modern, accessible wealth-building tool for millions of young Nigerians. By creating massive-scale financial inclusion and personal economic empowerment tools, she continues to dominate the Nigerian tech space.

6. Tara Fela-Durotoye

Founder of House of Tara International, Tara Fela-Durotoye is a pioneer who virtually created the contemporary Nigerian bridal and beauty industry. Her resilience and success in building a pan-African cosmetics brand remains a benchmark for entrepreneurs focused on the beauty and personal care sector.

7. Ifedayo Agoro (Ife Dang)

Fondly known as Ife Dang, Ifedayo Agoro is the visionary behind Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG Community) and CEO of Dang! Lifestyle. She built her premium home and body care production company, which has expanded to the US, UK, and Canada, using the power of her influential community. By addressing the specific skincare and wellness needs of Black women, she demonstrated how authentic community building can translate into international business success.

8. Chef T (Home of Tasty Meals)

Chef T of Home of Tasty Meals (Tinuade) represents the explosion of high-end culinary and hospitality entrepreneurship. Building her brand from a catering service to a full-fledged food experience company, she has professionalized and scaled a sector often dominated by the informal economy, providing gourmet services across corporate and private events.

9. Tosin Ajibade (OloriSuperGal)

Tosin Ajibade is one of the earliest and most successful new media entrepreneurs in Nigeria. As the founder of the popular lifestyle and entertainment website, OloriSuperGal.com, she leveraged digital media to build a multi-faceted brand that includes digital marketing and events like the annual New Media Conference, shaping the ecosystem for modern digital influence.

10. Diiadem

Influencer and beauty entrepreneur Diiadem (Adeola Adeyemi) represents the new wave of celebrity entrepreneurs. Her success in translating a massive social media following into a multi-million dollar beauty and lifestyle brand proves the immense commercial power of Nigerian digital influence in 2025.

These Top Female Entrepreneurs Nigeria 2025 are not just successful businesswomen; they are nation-builders and boundary pushers whose stories continue to inspire millions of young Nigerian girls to chase their ambitious dreams.