Job Description:
Our Client a bold and ambitious business in the iGaming and Sports Betting industry, with operations across Malta and Nigeria, is looking for an exceptional CEO of Nigeria to take the lead in one of Africas most dynamic and fast-moving markets.
This is not a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. It is a career-defining opportunity for a proven leader to shape strategy, drive performance, strengthen key partnerships, and lead a business with serious commercial potential in Nigeria.
The successful candidate will bring deep industry expertise, sharp commercial instinct, and the ability to lead from the front. You will take full ownership of the business, working closely with shareholders and partners while ensuring the operation is positioned for long-term success in a highly competitive and heavily regulated environment.
Based in Gzira, Malta, this role offers end-to-end oversight of the Nigerian business and will serve as the critical bridge between stakeholders, partners, and teams across both Malta and Nigeria.
What Youll Be Doing:
Lead the Vision
- Set the strategic direction of the business and turn ambition into action
- Drive the next phase of expansion with a clear, commercially focused roadmap
- Lead and develop a high-performing senior team capable of delivering results in a fast-moving environment
- Translate shareholder expectations into smart, executable plans that create measurable impact
Own Key Partnerships
- Take full control of relationships with platform providers, suppliers, and third-party partners
- Oversee commercial negotiations, SLAs, service delivery, and ongoing partner performance
- Ensure the platform is optimised for the Nigerian market, with the right localisation, stability, and roadmap support
- Work closely with product, technical, and operational partners to keep the business competitive and agile
Drive Commercial Performance
- Take ownership of revenue, profitability, and market share growth in Nigeria
- Lead commercial strategy across marketing, CRM, acquisition, retention, and promotional activity
- Spot new growth opportunities, unlock strategic partnerships, and expand market reach
- Keep the business moving at pace in response to player behaviour, market trends, and competitive pressure
Protect and Strengthen the Operation
- Ensure the business operates in full accordance with Nigerian gaming regulations and industry best practice
- Oversee AML, KYC, responsible gaming, and broader risk management frameworks
- Work closely with legal, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders to maintain a strong and resilient operating model
- Manage key payment provider relationships and ensure operational continuity across the business
Take Control of Performance
- Own the P&L with full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and business performance
- Build and track the KPIs that matter across commercial, operational, and compliance functions
- Provide clear, confident reporting to the Board and shareholders
- Ensure robust governance, reporting discipline, and strong internal controls are embedded across the business
Be the Face of the Business
- Act as the senior representative of the company with regulators, partners, investors, and key external stakeholders
- Represent the business at strategic meetings and within the wider industry
- Play a leading role in building credibility, reputation, and long-term influence in the iGaming and sports betting space
What Were Looking For
(Experience)
- Senior leadership experience within iGaming, sports betting, online betting, or regulated digital gaming
- A strong track record of leading commercially driven businesses and delivering tangible growth
- Proven experience working with white-label platforms and third-party suppliers
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian iGaming and sports betting market, including its regulatory and operational landscape
Skills and Competencies
- A commercially minded leader who knows how to turn strategy into results
- Strong operational capability with a hands-on, high-accountability leadership style
- Exceptional partner and stakeholder management skills
- Confident making data-led decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, resource-conscious business
- Strong cross-cultural leadership and communication skills
Why This Role?
This is a chance to step into a role with real influence, real accountability, and real opportunity. You will have the platform to shape the future of a business in one of the most exciting gaming markets in Africa, with the support, visibility, and scope to make a genuine impact.
For the right person, this is far more than a leadership position. It is an opportunity to build something significant, drive meaningful growth, and leave a lasting mark on the business.