Weekend Read: Why Hiring Remote Tech Talent In Africa is The New Global Strategy

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/h...