eLearning Innovation Sparks Hope for Nigeria’s Lost Learners

eLearning Innovation Sparks Hope for Nigeria’s Lost Learners

eLearning is changing the game for Nigerian students who’ve long struggled with poor access to quality education.

With overcrowded classrooms, insecure travel routes, rising transport costs, and a shortage of qualified teachers, learning in Nigeria has become harder than ever. But one expert says digital innovation can turn things around.

Adeniyi Ajayi, CEO of eTutors Nigeria Limited, believes the answer lies in transforming how students learn—starting with safe, affordable, and real-time online teaching. He’s calling for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s old and broken tutoring system.

Ajayi said the country can no longer rely on traditional methods that leave students behind. According to him, many learners are stuck in outdated classrooms or forced to travel unsafe distances just to sit for lessons that don’t meet their needs.

That’s why he introduced eTutors, a live virtual learning platform that connects students with trained tutors from across Nigeria and even beyond.

“For too long, our students have faced difficulties in accessing the resources they need. eTutors is here to change that,” Ajayi declared.

eTutors runs on a simple idea: Bring the learning to the student, not the student to the learning. With internet access and a mobile device, any child can now join a live class from home. The platform offers interactive tutoring in real time, helping students prepare for major exams like UTME, WAEC, and IELTS.

Ajayi said eTutors isn’t just about passing exams. It’s about building better thinkers and helping young Nigerians gain the skills they need for the future.

“Through the platform, we are not just helping students pass exams; we are fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will serve them for a lifetime,” he said.

He pointed to a deeply worrying figure: In the 2024 UTME, more than 75% of students scored below 200. Ajayi sees this failure not as a lack of effort by students—but as proof that Nigeria’s teaching methods are no longer working.

“The system isn’t broken—it’s outdated,” he said. “We have to shift to a model that meets students where they are.”

With eTutors, students can learn from the comfort of their homes—safe from kidnapping risks, traffic dangers, or peer pressure. It also removes the pressure on families who often struggle to find qualified tutors within their neighborhood.

The platform’s features are built to be simple yet powerful. Students can join live sessions, speak directly with tutors, and ask questions in real time. Even better, the app uses very little data, so students in rural or low-bandwidth areas can stay connected.

Ajayi explained that parents are not left out either. With session recordings and real-time tutor feedback, parents can track their children’s learning journey. This level of transparency, he said, builds trust and confidence.

“Parents can track their children’s performance through session recordings and tutor feedback, ensuring transparency at every step,” he said.

More than just academic success, eTutors helps children feel seen and supported. It gives them a private, distraction-free space to learn and grow. For many, it’s the first time they’ve been able to study without fear, noise, or overcrowding.

Ajayi believes that eLearning isn’t just a trend—it’s the future. He said Nigeria must embrace digital learning if it wants to compete globally and lift millions of children out of educational poverty.

eTutors also opens doors for tutors, allowing them to reach more students and earn income safely. According to Ajayi, both students and teachers benefit from a setup that removes the stress and danger of travel.

He hopes policymakers will pay attention and support digital learning platforms like eTutors in the next phase of national education reforms.

“We’ve made learning safer, more accessible, and more effective,” he said. “Now it’s time to scale it.”

The platform is already seeing growing adoption across schools and communities. More parents are signing up their children, and teachers are applying to join the network of verified eTutors. Ajayi says this momentum is only the beginning.

“eLearning gives students what they’ve been missing—freedom, safety, and a fighting chance,” he said. “And when students feel safe and supported, they succeed.”

His message is loud and clear: Every Nigerian child deserves a fair shot at quality education. And with eTutors, that shot is finally within reach.

As the education sector evolves, tools like eTutors offer a bright path forward—one where technology, compassion, and innovation come together to build a better tomorrow for Nigeria’s youth.