[Nigeria] Bottomline Assist helps companies access West African tech talent

With Africa emerging as a strategic reserve of tech skills, and local players striving to connect this talent base to global markets, a Nigerian startup is working to capitalise on this trend with a new digital platform, We Are Tech reports.

Bottomline Assist is a digital solution, created by the startup, which enables international companies to access qualified tech profiles, including developers, data scientists and support teams at competitive rates.

The platform reportedly combines recruitment, technical screening and operational management to offer a single gateway to outsourced talent from West Africa. Based in Lagos, it launched in 2024 under CEO Francis Adelore.

The company conducts local sourcing, technical tests and in-depth interviews to quickly identify candidates. Bottomline Assist combines its talent pipeline with managed services, including contracting, payroll, local compliance and onboarding.

Clients reportedly benefit from access to quality skills and lower salary costs while maintaining direct control over their teams. Local professionals receive international employment opportunities, often with upskilling programs and career support.

Mr Adelore said, “We have raised the bar for talent outsourcing in Africa with stricter requirements than most traditional firms regarding training, experience and communication skills.

“Meanwhile, our clients benefit from rates that are 55% more affordable than those of major global players. This creates a rare win-win situation: clients achieve significant savings while employees earn far higher wages than those generally offered by local employers.”

Source: We Are Tech

(Quotes via original reporting)

With Africa emerging as a strategic reserve of tech skills, and local players striving to connect this talent base to global markets, a Nigerian startup is working to capitalise on this trend with a new digital platform, We Are Tech reports.

Bottomline Assist is a digital solution, created by the startup, which enables international companies to access qualified tech profiles, including developers, data scientists and support teams at competitive rates.

The platform reportedly combines recruitment, technical screening and operational management to offer a single gateway to outsourced talent from West Africa. Based in Lagos, it launched in 2024 under CEO Francis Adelore.

The company conducts local sourcing, technical tests and in-depth interviews to quickly identify candidates. Bottomline Assist combines its talent pipeline with managed services, including contracting, payroll, local compliance and onboarding.

Clients reportedly benefit from access to quality skills and lower salary costs while maintaining direct control over their teams. Local professionals receive international employment opportunities, often with upskilling programs and career support.

Mr Adelore said, “We have raised the bar for talent outsourcing in Africa with stricter requirements than most traditional firms regarding training, experience and communication skills.

“Meanwhile, our clients benefit from rates that are 55% more affordable than those of major global players. This creates a rare win-win situation: clients achieve significant savings while employees earn far higher wages than those generally offered by local employers.”

Source: We Are Tech

(Quotes via original reporting)