Brief: The Client wanted insight into Africa's software developer ecosystem, specifically looking at Nigeria,  Ghana, Egypt, Uganda, & Kenya. The goal was to understand the feasibility of sourcing remote software engineers from Africa or even setting up an offshore development center in the near future. 

The Report

The final research report contained detailed research into the following topics:

1. Population demographics on each of the mentioned countries, with special focus on STEM education

2. Startup environment & job market landscape. Funding & investment trends. 

3. Average salary based on various experience levels of the developers. Top employers in the market and most popular skill set.

4. Growth trajectory for software talent of each country based on set parameters. 

5. Demand for coding languages. What are the market requirements? Trends in digital adoption. A comparison of Web vs Mobile requirements. 

6. An insight into the Social, Economic, and Political situation in each of the countries

Outcome

The report helped the client successfully identify two countries with the right talent pool to help grow their offshore remote community of developers. The client is also exploring the option of setting up a dedicated development center in one location based on the recommendations provided in the report.