Hire anywhere in Africa in 7 days — fully compliant.
No entity. No legal risk. We become the employer of record so you can hire, pay, and onboard talent in 15+ African countries — payroll, tax, contracts, benefits, all handled. Or you don't pay.
50+
Countries
10 Days
To Full Onboarding
100%
Compliance Guarantee
Up to 70%
Cost Savings
The Challenge
You've found amazing talent in Africa. But hiring them legally is a maze of local labor laws, tax regulations, benefits requirements, and compliance risks. Setting up a legal entity in each country takes months and costs tens of thousands of dollars.
What if you could skip all that?
The CareerBuddy Solution
We become the legal employer of your African team members while you maintain full operational control. Think of us as your HR and legal infrastructure across the continent—without the overhead.
Live in 50+ African countries
What's Included
Build your team across Africa, Europe, North America and the Middle East without the headache of setting up legal entities.
Legal Employment
Compliant employment contracts, proper worker classification, and full legal protection in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt.
Payroll & Taxes
Accurate, on-time salary payments in local currency. We handle income tax withholding, pension contributions, and all statutory deductions.
Benefits Administration
Health insurance, pension plans, paid leave, and statutory benefits—all managed and administered to local standards and employee expectations.
HR & Compliance
Employee onboarding, documentation, termination procedures, and ongoing HR support. We stay current on changing labor laws so you don't have to.
Countries We Cover
Know Your True Cost of Hiring in Africa
Calculate the total cost of hiring talent across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt. See real-time breakdowns of salary, benefits, taxes, and EOR fees.
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Cost Breakdown
Senior Software in Nigeria
| Cost Component | Monthly (USD) | Annual (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $3,125 | $37,500 |
| Health Insurance | $150 | $1,800 |
| Pension Contribution | $313 | $3,750 |
| Statutory Contributions | $47 | $563 |
| CareerBuddy EOR Fee | $499 | $5,988 |
| 💰 TOTAL COST | $4,133 | $49,601 |
Compare to US Hiring
Same role in the US would cost approximately $150,000/year.
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Salary Benchmarks by Country (USD, Remote Roles)
🇳🇬 Nigeria
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $12-18K | $20-30K | $30-45K | $45-60K |
| Product Manager | $10-15K | $18-28K | $28-45K | $45-60K |
| UI/UX Designer | $8-12K | $15-22K | $22-35K | $35-50K |
Kenya & South Africa
Kenya salaries are typically 5-10% lower than Nigeria for equivalent roles.
South Africa salaries are 15-25% higher than Nigeria for equivalent roles.
Get Custom QuoteSimple, Transparent Pricing
Standard
$399 - $899
per employee/month
- Legal employment & compliance
- Payroll processing & taxes
- Statutory benefits
- Basic HR support
- Monthly reporting
Premium
$599 - $1,299
per employee/month
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Immigration & visa support
- Enhanced benefits packages
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom reporting & analytics
Enterprise
Custom
for 50+ employees
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- Dedicated country managers
- Custom benefits design
- Executive compensation planning
- HRIS integration
The Process
From Consultation to Onboarding
Get your team onboarded in as little as 10 business days
Consultation
We assess your hiring needs, discuss country selection, and brief you on local employment requirements.
Setup
Finalize service agreement, prepare employment contracts, configure payroll systems, and assign your dedicated account team.
Onboarding
Execute contracts with new hires, enroll in benefits, set up payroll, complete documentation, and coordinate equipment delivery.
Management
Monthly payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance monitoring, and HR support whenever you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Employer of Record?+
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organization that takes on the legal responsibilities of employing workers on behalf of another company. This allows businesses to hire internationally without establishing a local entity.
How quickly can I hire with CareerBuddy EOR?+
You can onboard employees in as little as 10 business days, depending on the country and specific requirements.
What's included in the EOR service fee?+
Our service includes compliant employment contracts, payroll processing, benefits administration, tax withholding, and ongoing HR support. There are no hidden fees.
Can I convert EOR employees to direct hire later?+
Yes. When you're ready to establish a local entity, we provide a seamless transition process to convert EOR employees to your direct payroll.
How do you handle different currencies?+
We manage multi-currency payroll and can pay employees in their local currency while invoicing you in your preferred currency, with competitive exchange rates.
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- Hire in 50 African countries
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- No entity required