Why Nigeria’s IT talent deserves Europe’s attention?

Why Nigeria’s IT talent deserves Europe’s attention? European IT businesses are at a crossroads. Hiring senior developers locally is becoming more expensive, time-consuming, and often frustrating as competition stiffens. In-house teams are stretched thin, delivery pipelines are under pressure, and product roadmaps are slowing down, not because of a lack of ambition, but because of a lack of capacity.

We hear these pain points daily from CTOs, product owners, and team leads across Europe. And these are precisely the challenges we help solve at Eryk Remote IT Services.

Africa’s fastest-growing developer powerhouse

Nigeria’s developer ecosystem has evolved rapidly in recent years, establishing it as Africa’s fastest-growing IT hub. As of 2024, the country is home to more than 1.1 million developers, experiencing a 28% year-on-year increase. Nigerian engineers now account for 4% of the world’s new Web3 developers and 3% of the global Web3 workforce, figures that are no longer just regional milestones, but global markers of capability.

Developers’ growth & contributions.

Nigeria’s developer ecosystem has seen a steady growth trajectory, positioning it to become Africa’s fastest -growing tech hub.
Nigeria’s developer ecosystem has seen a steady growth trajectory, positioning it to become Africa’s fastest -growing tech hub.

Data source: Hashed emergent -Nigeria’s developer ecosystem has seen a steady growth trajectory, positioning it to become Africa’s fastest -growing tech hub. 

According to the Hashed Emergent Web3 Landscape Report, Nigeria has outpaced all other African countries in developer growth, with its Web3 developer population surging by over 1,400% since 2015. This isn’t just individual growth, it results from a coordinated ecosystem of learning, collaboration, and technical contribution.

As global sourcing strategies become essential for scaling efficiently, Nigeria stands out as a strategic destination offering technical depth and economic advantage.

What makes Nigerian IT talent stand out?

The numbers speak for themselves: Why you should consider Africa, Nigeria as an IT Hub for your development

  • Developer population: 872,000+ (Q3 2023) – Techcabal
  • YoY growth rate: 28% Developers community.
  • CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 – 2030
  • Developer age group: 86% between 18–27
  • Contribution to global Web3 developers: 4%
  • Top roles: Backend, smart contract, frontend, cloud engineers

But beyond the numbers, it’s the quality of contributions that genuinely stands out:

  • 39% of Nigerian developers are active in core code development.
  • 29% contribute to documentation, an often-underappreciated backbone of great engineering culture.
  • 18% focus on bug resolution, showing commitment to operational stability.
  • 65% are involved in community leadership, writing technical blogs, running local meetups, or mentoring peers.

Web3 Developer Demographics

Data Source: Hashedemergent

Eryk remote IT-Why Nigeria's IT talent deserves Europe's attention? Web3 Developer Demographics
Data source: Hashed emergent -Web3 Developer Demographics

This isn’t a workforce of executors. It’s a movement of builders and leaders. That level of technical maturity and engagement is exactly why Nigeria has become a go-to region for farshoring and global sourcing by Nordic and European businesses.

Eryk Remote IT services build the bridge

At Eryk Remote IT services, we don’t take on software projects, the IT team we build for you does. That’s not our business model. Instead, we help European IT companies build dedicated remote IT teams in Nigeria and integrate them directly into their structures, fully aligned with internal teams and fully invested in long-term delivery.

Think of us as your IT capacity partner, not a third-party vendor. We are your team, your tools, and our people.

Bridging the confidence gap

There’s a perception that farshoring to Africa is a gamble. But the numbers tell a different story:

  • Nigerian developers are building systems used by over 50 million users.
  • They’re contributing to open-source protocols used globally.
  • They’re powering platforms funded by major VCs and accelerators.

The only gap is awareness, and that’s what we’re closing.

Solving the pain points

We understand what European companies are up against:

  • The competition for local talent has intensified across Sweden, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
  • Hiring cycles have slowed down, delaying product launches and burdening core teams.
  • High cost of hiring software developers in Europe.

 

That’s where Eryk’s remote IT services model creates stability. We build dedicated remote teams at a cost -effective price, that operate efficiently just like your in-house software engineers, participating in sprint planning, sharing Slack channels, committing to your codebase, and consistently showing up.

Eryk’s remote IT services approach offers a structured way to integrate global sourcing into your workforce strategy, without the risks of fragmented engagement or lost continuity.

Nigeria’s infrastructure is evolving

With more than $250 million in Web3 venture funding flowing into Nigeria in 2023 alone, the infrastructure for engineering talent is maturing fast. From developer bootcamps and accelerators to strong remote-first mindsets, Nigeria produces engineers ready to deliver from day one. With reliable internet, aligned time zones, and high cultural adaptability, Nigerian teams don’t just join your in-house teams they integrate.

Nigeria is rising. Let’s build together.

At Eryk Remote IT services, we help you unlock the potential of Nigerian IT talent by building reliable, high-performing remote IT teams, designed not to replace, but to reinforce your in-house team.

Ready to explore? if you’re a European IT CTO, software engineering lead, or IT project manager facing hiring delays, budget pressure, or team fatigue, setup a meeting to hear more about farshoring and global sourcing