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5 Top Tech Companies Hiring in West Africa

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West Africa is blossoming into an attractive startup ecosystem for top tech talent across the globe.

In 2021 Africa-based startups raised more than $4B in venture capital funding, more than tripling the amount raised the year before. Much of the growth is happening in West Africa, as the region establishes itself as a major player in the global tech economy.

The region has seen landmark deals like Visa acquiring Nigeria-based tech-payment company Interswitch, which propelled the startup to unicorn status. Of the estimated 7 tech companies in Africa with $1B+ valuations, 5 have operations in Nigeria.

Africa is the youngest continent in the world with around 60% of the population under the age of 25. The youthful energy found in the capital cities of Lagos and Accra as well as expanded access to the Internet and growing economies are some of the reasons for the buzz.

Companies like MarketForce360 are capitalizing on opportunities to support the switch to mobile payments among the continent’s estimated 1.2B people. Ghana-based Stars From All Nations is on a mission to educate and empower African youth to help build the continent's burgeoning economy.

If an up-and-coming ecosystem sounds like the place you want to be, here are 5 of the top companies in West Africa hiring now.

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