Introduction about the Cleva Influencer Program
What is the Cleva Influencer Program?
The two ways you earn on Cleva
How to apply for the Cleva Influencer Program
Introduction
Here’s something that doesn’t get said enough: most content creators are underpaid for what they do. Think about what it takes to consistently create. The ideas, filming, editing takes three times longer than you expected. The strategy behind what you post and when. The mental energy of showing up, being engaging, being real, and doing it again the next day.
And then brands slide into your DMs wanting ‘exposure.’ Meanwhile, the content keeps going up. We noticed this. And we wanted to do something about it.
That’s why Cleva built the Influencer Program, a straightforward, recurring way for creators to earn from the content they’re already making.
What is the Cleva Influencer Program?
The Cleva Influencer Program is a paid creator partnership where approved influencers get monthly income for creating content about Cleva, plus referral rewards that compound as their audience grows on the platform.
There’s no one-off ‘post this once and disappear’ dynamic here. This is designed to be a consistent, growing income stream, one that rewards you not just for your reach, but for the trust you’ve built with your audience.
The two ways you earn on Cleva
- Content Campaigns
Cleva sends you a content brief. You create and publish the content on your platform. We pay you based on your views and reach. It’s straightforward, it respects your creative process,audience and the briefs are designed to work with your content style, not against it.
- Referral Rewards
You get a unique Cleva referral link. You share it. Every time someone from your audience signs up to Cleva, completes their KYC, and makes a transaction — you earn. There’s no cap on how many referrals you can make, which means there’s no cap on how much you can earn from this side of the program. These two income streams run simultaneously. A great post drives views AND referrals. That’s the kind of math we like.
What else do you get?
Beyond the monthly income, approved influencers get:
- Free Cleva merchandise
- Early access to some of our new Cleva features before they go public.
- Exclusive invites to closed Cleva events and private community experiences
- A referral and earnings dashboard inside the Cleva app so you can track your progress in real time.
Who is this really for?
This is for anyone who creates content online and has an audience that trusts them.
Finance creators, lifestyle vloggers, tech reviewers, remote work advocates, student creators, side-hustle educators, if you talk about money, work, or everyday life in Nigeria, your audience already needs what Cleva offers. You’re just making the introduction.
And you don’t need to be massive. We’re looking at engagement, not just follower counts. A creator with 3,000 loyal followers who actually clicks links is more valuable to us than someone with 300,000 followers who scrolls past.
How to apply for the Cleva Influencer Program
- Make sure you have a Cleva account. Create one here if you haven’t.
- Hit the button below and fill out the application. Takes less than 5 minutes.
- We review your profile and reach back out within a few business days.
- Start creating. Start earning.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you have questions. Here are some answers to help you get started with the Cleva Influencer Program.
1. What exactly is the Cleva Influencer Program?
It’s a paid creator partnership. You create content about Cleva, share it with your audience, and we pay you monthly.
2. How do I actually make money from this?
i. Content campaigns — Cleva sends you a brief, you create and post the content, and we pay you based on your views and reach.
ii. Referral rewards — You share your unique Cleva referral link. Every time someone from your audience signs up, completes KYC, and makes a transaction that’s up to $300 or more, you earn. No limit on how many referrals you can make.
3. How much can I earn?
Influencers can earn up to $100 monthly through content campaigns, with referral income on top of that. The more engaged your audience and the more referrals you drive, the more you earn.
4. Do I need a huge following to apply?
No. We don’t have a strict follower minimum. We look at how engaged your audience is, the quality of your content, and whether your audience is a good fit for Cleva’s products. A creator with 2,000 loyal followers can outperform one with 200,000 passive ones. Apply and let us see your work.
5. Which platforms are accepted?
Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, YouTube, X (Twitter), and Facebook are our primary platforms. If you create on another platform with an active, engaged audience, mention it in your application and we’ll consider it.
6. How do I apply?
Go to getcleva.com/influencers and fill out the application form. It takes about 5 minutes. We’ll review your profile and get back to you within 3–5 business days.
7. What happens after I apply?
Our team reviews your application and checks for audience fit and content quality. We’ll email you with our decision. If approved, you’ll receive onboarding details and your first content brief shortly after.
8. How and when do I get paid?
Content campaign payments are processed monthly, directly into your Cleva account. Referral rewards are tracked in real time and paid out on a regular schedule. You can monitor all of your earnings inside the Cleva app.
9. Can I earn referral rewards even if I’m not approved as an influencer?
Yes. Every Cleva user can access a referral link inside the app, regardless of the Influencer Program. If we don’t approve your application, you can still earn referral rewards by sharing your link. The Influencer Program simply adds paid content campaigns and extra perks on top.
10. What kind of content will Cleva ask me to make?
Cleva will send you content briefs that outline the key message and format. You always have creative freedom within the brief — your voice and style are why we want to work with you. Content usually covers Cleva features like receiving dollar payments, virtual USD cards, or managing money internationally.
11. Is the program open to creators outside Nigeria?
The program is currently focused on creators with Nigerian audiences. If you’re based outside Nigeria but your audience is primarily Nigerian or African, you’re welcome to apply and we’ll review on a case-by-case basis.
12. I have more questions. Who do I talk to?
Reach us at support@getcleva.com or DM us on social media. We actually respond.
Why Cleva?
At Cleva, we build financial tools that give Africans, especially Nigerians, access to solutions that actually work for their lives. Dollar accounts. Virtual cards. International payment infrastructure. Business banking for SMEs. Real tools that solve real problems.
When you talk about Cleva to your audience, you’re not selling them something they don’t need. You’re showing them something that will genuinely help them receive money, protect their earnings, and participate more confidently in the global economy.
That’s not a hard content brief to work with. That’s a conversation you’d probably be having anyway.
Conclusion
Your content has value. Your audience has value. The Cleva Influencer Program is built on the belief that creators should get paid in proportion to both.
Apply at getcleva.com/influencers
It takes three minutes. The first brief could be in your inbox in less than a week. Let’s go.
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