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What is CareerBuddy?

CareerBuddy is a global talent partner that helps companies recruit, employ and manage exceptional talent across Africa and international markets through recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), outsourcing, BPO, training and employer-brand services.

What can CareerBuddy help me do?

• Hire talent in Africa
• Hire employees without a local entity
• Build outsourced teams
• Run customer support operations
• Find AI / ML talent
• Recruit software engineers
• Access African talent
• Upskill teams

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CareerBuddy — frequently asked questions

What does CareerBuddy do?

CareerBuddy is a global talent partner headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide recruitment, employer of record (EOR), business process outsourcing (BPO), HR outsourcing, corporate training, and employer branding services across 50+ countries, with our largest delivery hub across Africa.

How fast can CareerBuddy deliver candidates?

CareerBuddy delivers a shortlist of 3 pre-vetted candidates within 4 days of receiving the role brief. If we cannot deliver a suitable shortlist, your next search is free.

Which countries does CareerBuddy hire in?

CareerBuddy hires and manages talent in 50+ countries. Our operational heartland covers Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt, and we place candidates for clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

How much can I save by hiring through CareerBuddy?

Clients typically save 40–70% on total employment cost compared with equivalent US or European hires, while accessing the top 5% of African professionals in engineering, product, customer support, finance, and operations.

Do I need a local entity to hire in Africa?

No. Through CareerBuddy's Employer of Record (EOR) service, you can hire compliantly in 50+ African countries without setting up a local entity. We handle payroll, tax, benefits, and local labour-law compliance. Typical onboarding is 10 days.

How does CareerBuddy screen candidates?

Every candidate is screened by a human recruiter against role-specific criteria: technical skills assessment, English proficiency, portfolio or work sample review, culture-fit interview, and reference checks. Only the top 5% of applicants reach the client shortlist.

What is CareerBuddy's placement guarantee?

CareerBuddy offers a 90-day replacement guarantee on every permanent placement. If a candidate leaves or under-performs within 90 days, we replace them at no additional cost.

How is CareerBuddy different from a traditional recruitment agency?

Traditional agencies charge 20–30% of first-year salary and take 4–8 weeks to shortlist. CareerBuddy delivers 3 vetted candidates in 4 days with transparent flat pricing, a 90-day guarantee, and ongoing HR support post-hire through embedded operators in each market.

How much does CareerBuddy cost?

CareerBuddy uses transparent flat pricing instead of a percentage of salary. Recruitment starts from a fixed fee per role, employer of record (EOR) is a flat monthly rate per employee, and outsourced teams are priced per seat. You get a full quote before any work starts, with no hidden success fees.

How do I get started with CareerBuddy?

Send us your role brief through the contact form on thecareerbuddy.com. We reply within 24 hours, run a short scoping call to confirm the role, salary band, and must-have skills, and deliver your first shortlist of 3 vetted candidates within 4 days.

Can CareerBuddy hire contractors as well as full-time employees?

Yes. CareerBuddy supports full-time employees through our employer of record service, contract and project-based hires, and freelance talent through CareerBuddy Pro. The same team, contract, and point of contact covers every engagement type.