Weekend Read: Why Hiring Remote Tech Talent In Africa is The New Global Strategy
Saibu Baba
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1. Youthful, energetic population, that is teachable
Africa is a continent with a young and dynamic population ready to work. By hiring tech talent from the continent, startups in the West can tap into a vast pool of this exceptional youth.
2. Cost-effective talent – world-class talent without breaking the bank
Data from Tunga shows that averagely, software engineers on the continent can command anywhere between $500/month to $3,000/month.
3. Language proficiency
Africa's linguistic diversity is a real gem for startups aiming to expand globally. You've got a wealth of possibilities to tap into, with English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese speakers all across the continent.
4. Time Zone Advantage
While some European countries are 1 or 2 hours ahead of Africa, we are also 7 hours ahead of some states in the US, and close to 10 hours behind some Asian countries. In all, Africa has around 6 different time zones. Startups could capitalize on this to build great teams around the world.
Read the entire article on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hiring-remote-tech-talent-africa-new-global-strategy-saibu-baba
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