Remarkable Achievements
Get to know the remarkable achievements of female academics in Nigeria and their contributions to the educational field.
Significant Achievements
See the amazing milestones reached by women in academia. View Gallery Testimonials from Successful Female Academics in Nigeria
Robust Advocacy Campaigns
Support and join advocacy campaigns for improved recognition and visibility of female academics in Nigeria.
Women Academics
Hear from some of the inspirational and accomplished female academics in Nigeria who have made their mark in the academic world.
Championing Visibility Driving Recognition Shaping the Future
Celebrating Excellence.
Amplifying Voices.
Inspiring Change.
Our Vision
We envision an academic world where women’s contributions are not only acknowledged but celebrated — where visibility is the norm, recognition is equitable, and every woman in academia has the platform to thrive.
Mission Statement
To increase the visibility and recognition of women’s achievements, and to celebrate their contributions in academia and to break the “glass ceiling”.
Join the Movement
Every voice matters in building a more inclusive academic world. Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, or ally, you can be part of this change. Together, we can ensure that women’s contributions are not just acknowledged — they are celebrated, remembered, and used as a foundation for future innovation.
About Women in Academia Nigeria
This is a recognition and visibility campaign designed to acknowledge, recognize, and celebrate the remarkable achievements and significant contributions of women in higher education, research, and the broader academic community in Nigeria.
The campaign, while recognizing and celebrating these women, will also address systemic gender disparities, combat biases, and enhance the visibility and career progression of female academics, ultimately working towards a more equitable and inclusive academic environment.
Key Objectives
Increase Visibility:
To spotlight the works, research, and leadership roles of leading women academics, thereby ensuring that their accomplishments are not inadvertently overlooked.
Boost inspiration, motivation, and confidence:
To provide validation and esteem that can help women overcome barriers, such as self-doubt, and make them feel more empowered to pursue learning and leadership opportunities.
Promote role models:
To highlight successful women academics as role models for junior academics and students, thereby demonstrating that career advancements are attainable.
Advocate for systemic change:
To raise awareness among institutional leadership and the broader academic community about the unique challenges women face (e.g., work-life balance issues, gender bias, the recognition gap, etc.), and advocate for formal gender-neutral policies and support systems.
Bridge the leadership gap:
To actively work towards increasing the number of women in senior faculty and decision-making roles within academia.
Feature Profiles and Showcases
Detailed Profiles
High-resolution pictures and biographies that highlight research, awards, and leadership roles.
Success Stories
Narratives on overcoming challenges, such as navigating tenure, balancing work-life, or leading research teams.
Lived-Experience
Blog posts or short videos featuring female academics to humanize them and showcase their daily work.