The Oyster Summer Internship 2026

About the role

The Oyster Summer Internship 2026 is a paid three-month internship for undergraduates and recent graduates in Nigeria and South Africa. Candidates must be current undergraduate students or recent graduates based in Nigeria or South Africa. Applicants must demonstrate ownership, accountability, strong communication, original thinking, and data-driven decision making. The internship involves working on projects that build skincare products for African skin. Participants receive a monthly stipend of $200, three months of hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to premium AI tools. The program offers free skincare products and exposure to a fast-growing African startup.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate students
• Recent graduates
• Based in Nigeria or South Africa
• Passionate about learning and building
• Interested in Marketing, Sales, Design, Social Media, or Content Creation
• Curious, proactive, and willing to take ownership of projects

What you get

• Monthly stipend of $200
• Three months of hands-on work experience
• Exposure to real business projects
• Mentorship and professional development
• Access to premium productivity and AI tools, including Claude Code Max, Gemini Pro, and Higgsfield
• Free skincare products throughout the internship period
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing African startup
• Experience that strengthens your portfolio and employability

The offer

• Pay: $200 / mo
• Type: internship

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Location

Nigeria