Nigerian EdTech startup PaySkul is set to expand into Indonesia in a major move that could make education more accessible to over 40 million students in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
The announcement was made by PaySkul’s CEO and founder, Adegoke Adedayo, who described the decision as “one of the toughest but most exciting” of his entrepreneurial journey. The expansion follows months of negotiations and strategic planning aimed at understanding Indonesia’s education and digital market.
“We are now in advanced talks with Indonesia,” said Adedayo. “Soon, PaySkulApp will be helping students access education more easily, while easing the financial pressure on parents.”
The move is significant for both the Nigerian tech scene and the Indonesian education system. With over 275 million people, Indonesia has a fast-growing youth population and a strong demand for affordable, tech-enabled learning solutions a gap PaySkul aims to fill.
Indonesia is home to more than 40 million students in primary and secondary education. While the country has made strides in increasing school enrollment, educational inequality and financial barriers remain persistent challenges especially in rural regions.
This makes the market fertile ground for PaySkul, which has already proven its model in Africa, offering micro-payments, flexible billing and digital classroom tools to underserved communities.
Adedayo’s track record in tech operations is formidable. Before launching PaySkul, he led operations for Kobo360, helping generate over $500,000 in a single market, and contributed to product development in seven African countries. He also served as an Associate Engineering Manager at FMN Nigeria, fine-tuning his expertise in scalable tech solutions.
At Kobo360, Adedayo worked with cross-functional teams including front-end, back-end, and UI/UX developers to build platforms accessible even to uneducated and low-income users, generating thousands of dollars in monthly revenue.
As the expansion into Indonesia gears up, Adedayo confirmed that PaySkul is still open to strategic investments and partnerships to power its global vision.
“Our goal remains simple: education for all regardless of financial background,” he said.
With this bold move into Southeast Asia, PaySkul is not just exporting Nigerian innovation it is setting the pace for how African tech companies can scale globally by solving real-world problems in emerging markets.
