Over the years, WordPress has grown from a simple blogging tool to powering over 43% of websites on the internet. Its flexibility, vast plugin ecosystem, and open-source nature have made it top platform for individuals, businesses, and governments alike.
In Nigeria, this growth has sparked the rise of a new class of developers—professionals who not only understand WordPress’s core architecture but also push its boundaries through custom development, performance optimization, and community leadership.
These developers are more than just coders. They are educators, community builders, and problem-solvers who help businesses establish strong digital presences. They contribute to the open-source WordPress project, mentor younger developers, and represent Nigeria proudly on the global tech stage.
1. Theophilus Adegbohungbe – Tech in Yoruba
If there’s one name synonymous with WordPress leadership in Nigeria, it’s Theophilus Adegbohungbe.
With over a decade of hands-on WordPress experience, Theophilus has built everything from sleek corporate websites to complex web applications. He’s the founder of Tech in Yoruba, a groundbreaking initiative that teaches tech skills, including WordPress development in Yoruba language, ensuring that language is no longer a barrier to tech education.
Career Highlights:
- Locale Manager for Yoruba on WordPress.org, overseeing translations and localization.
- Contributor to global WordPress teams including Meta, Polyglots, Support, and Community.
- Founder of fatSpiders Web Design, serving both Nigerian and international clients.
- Speaker at local and global WordPress events, sharing insights on development, accessibility, and community growth.
Why He Stands Out:
Theophilus is not just a developer, he’s a connector of worlds. His work combines technical expertise with a mission to democratize tech knowledge in indigenous languages. By doing so, he’s inspiring a whole generation of developers from non-English backgrounds to step confidently into the tech space.
2. Tunbosun Ayinla – The Plugin Maestro
One of Nigeria’s most recognized names in plugin development, Tunbosun Ayinla is best known for his work with WooCommerce.
Career Highlights:
- Creator of popular WooCommerce plugins used by thousands of websites worldwide.
- Contributor to WooCommerce core and related extensions.
- Active participant in the Nigerian and African WordPress community.
Why He Stands Out:
His contributions have helped Nigerian e-commerce businesses integrate local payment gateways and logistics solutions directly into WordPress-powered stores.
3. Buluro Oluwatobi – The All-Round Expert
Buluro Oluwatobi has built a reputation for delivering top-tier WordPress solutions for clients across the globe. His expertise spans Elementor, LearnDash, WooCommerce, and accessibility-focused designs.
Career Highlights:
- Verified expert on Codeable.io with glowing client reviews.
- Specializes in performance optimization and custom theme development.
4. Adebowale Akinfaderin – The Business-First Developer
Adebowale approaches WordPress development with a strategic business mindset.
Career Highlights:
- Over a decade of experience in WordPress site building.
- Noted for working on high-traffic websites and scalable solutions.
- Mentor to junior developers within the WP Africa network.
5. Adedayo Makinde – The Veteran
Active in the WordPress space since 2008, Adedayo Makinde is among the early adopters who helped shape Nigeria’s modern WordPress ecosystem.
6. Adekunle Ajayi – The WordPress “Freak”
With a nickname that reflects his passion, Adekunle Ajayi is known for clean, functional, and visually engaging site builds.
7. Adeleye Ayodeji – The Engineer’s Engineer
Adeleye Ayodeji blends his background in software engineering with advanced WordPress customization to build solutions that go beyond simple websites.
8. Adeyeye Gabriel – The Serial Website Builder
Having designed over 550 websites, Gabriel is an established name for small and medium businesses seeking quick, affordable, and professional WordPress builds.
9. Oluwole Adegboye – The Ibadan Innovator
Oluwole Adegboye represents the growing tech hub in Ibadan, delivering quality WordPress solutions for local and international clients.
10. Tobiloba Olasupo – The Creative Problem Solver
A versatile developer at Greencancy, Tobiloba blends creativity with technical precision to deliver standout digital experiences.
Nigeria’s WordPress ecosystem is rich with talent, and these ten professionals represent the best of the best.
From Theophilus Adegbohungbe’s cultural-tech fusion to Tunbosun Ayinla’s plugin innovations, these developers are not only solving today’s web challenges but also shaping the future of digital experiences in Nigeria and beyond.
If you’re looking to work with world-class WordPress professionals, you don’t need to look far—they’re right here in Nigeria.