Why Are Systems Programmers Missing from Nigerian Tech Conversations?

Everyone focuses on web development, but few explore low-level programming. Many seem to fear C even though it’s straightforward to learn and use. You’d expect experts in kernel work, operating systems, drivers or modules to lead tech discussions. Instead, it’s mostly web developers shouting online. Financial constraints aren’t a real barrier. All you need is a C compiler or languages like Rust, Zig or Odin. A virtual machine is enough if you’re working on OS-level projects.

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