• Bottomline Assist offers global companies access to West African tech talent at competitive cost.

• The platform provides end-to-end services, including technical screening, onboarding, payroll and compliance.

• Clients reportedly pay 55% less than global outsourcing competitors while workers earn above local averages.

Africa is emerging as a strategic reserve of tech skills, and local players are organizing to connect this talent base to global markets with greater professionalism and efficiency. Bottomline Assist positions itself within this trend.

Bottomline Assist is a digital solution developed by a Nigerian startup that enables international companies to access qualified tech profiles—including developers, data scientists and support teams—at competitive cost.

The platform 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 the leadership of Francis Adelore.

The company builds its core offer on a strict selection process. It conducts local sourcing, technical tests and in-depth interviews to identify operational candidates quickly. Bottomline Assist complements this talent pipeline with managed services, including contracting, payroll, local compliance and onboarding.

Clients gain 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.

Francis Adelore says, “We have raised the bar for talent outsourcing in Africa with stricter requirements than most traditional firms regarding training, experience and communication skills.” He adds, “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.”

Bottomline Assist targets a rapidly expanding segment. Global demand for competitive tech resources continues to grow as companies search for alternatives to traditional recruitment channels.

By offering a combination of local sourcing and administrative services—such as payroll, compliance and HR management—the startup facilitates long-term collaboration between foreign companies and African talent.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum