This Might Be the Most Underrated Skill in Tech Right Now.
- Chinenye Ekekezie
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Since 2020, it feels like the internet has been saying the same thing:
“Go into tech.”
Everywhere you turn; Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, someone is talking about tech opportunities, tech salaries, tech remote jobs, tech freedom.
And honestly, they’re not wrong.
Some of the world’s most successful people built their wealth through Tech. Yes, names like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg built global empires through tech but right here in Africa, people like Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (co-founder of Flutterwave), Mark Essien, and Tayo Oviosu started with simple tech skills and turned them into life-changing opportunities.
Today, tech is no longer only for programmers. There are entry paths like manual testing, that don’t require coding but still give you access to the tech ecosystem.
Tech has created billionaires. But more importantly, it has created millions of everyday success stories.
People who didn’t start as programmers. People who didn’t study computer science. People who simply learned the right skill at the right time.
Because here’s what most people don’t realize:
Not every tech path requires coding.
Yes, software developers are important but tech is a whole ecosystem:
Product managers
Designers
Data analysts
Cybersecurity specialists
And one of the most beginner-friendly roles today… Software Testers
Before any app goes live; bank apps, shopping platforms, even the apps you use daily, someone has to test them.
That role is called Manual Testing, and it’s one of the easiest and most practical entry points into tech today.
No coding required to start. No complex mathematics. Just structured learning and hands-on guidance.
That’s exactly why Lyfebites LEMP is hosting a FREE Manual Testing Webinar on February 28th.
And this session isn’t coming from theory, it’s coming from real industry experience.
The training will be led by Mrs Amber Makinwa, a Lead QA Engineer at IBM and a recognized industry professional, honored with:
Role Model of the Year (2025)
Hero of the Year (2025)
Women in Tech Excellence Award
Global recognition within IBM for impact and excellence
She’ll be breaking down:
What manual testing really involves
How beginners can start tech without coding
The exact roadmap to becoming job-ready
What companies actually look for when hiring testers
If you’ve been hearing “tech” since 2020 but still don’t know where you fit in—this is your clarity moment.
Because the truth is simple:
You don’t need to become a “tech genius.” You just need to start somewhere.
And manual testing might be one of the smartest places to begin.
Save your spot for February 28th.
Team LEMP
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