Hit a wall in your search for top-tier remote IT professionals? The IT talent pool in Europe is shrinking, competition is fierce, and costs are climbing. Scaling your IT team shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle.
According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025, 63% of employers cite skills shortages as a significant barrier to business growth. With an aging workforce and limited new IT talents entering the market, the gap between demand and supply is widening.
52% of European employers expect IT salaries to increase between 2025 and 2030, making hiring even more expensive.
To address this challenge, many companies are looking beyond Europe to build their IT teams efficiently. Across Europe, businesses are rethinking their approach to building IT teams. They’re tapping into new regions like Lagos, Nigeria, with an untapped pool of highly skilled developers at a competitive cost price, strong English proficiency, and an advantage in real-time collaboration due to time zone alignment with Europe.
Why Nigeria is the right choice.
Nigeria, specifically Lagos, isn’t just another IT farshoring destination; it’s becoming an IT powerhouse in Africa. In 2023, Nigeria ranked second globally in software developer growth,
with a 45.6% increase between Q3 2022 and Q3 2023, reaching 872,162 developers—the fastest growth in Africa. Whether you need backend engineers, DevOps, full-stack engineers, or software engineers, IT professionals in Nigeria have the skills to match your business needs.
The enactment of the Nigeria Startup Act in 2022 demonstrates the government’s commitment to the IT sector, making it attractive for foreign investments. In February 2025, Microsoft Nigeria announced a significant step towards digital transformation in Africa. Through its Microsoft AI Skilling Initiative, the tech giant is set to invest ₦1.5 billion ($1 million) to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years, positioning them to compete on the global stage with world-class expertise and providing a sustainable means of livelihood for young Nigerians.
The investment aligns with the Nigerian government’s national priorities to boost economic growth, promote social development and inclusion, drive industrialization, foster technological advancement, and invest in digital and creative enterprises.
Additionally, Google launched the “Digital Skills for Africa” program in 2016, to meet the growing demand for digital skills on the continent. By training millions of young people, this initiative aims to improve their employability and support the digital transformation of businesses globally.
Cost-effective without compromising quality.
Budget constraints shouldn’t force you to settle for less. Farshoring your IT business to Nigeria gives you access to highly skilled developers at competitive rates compared to Western Europe. Lower operational costs does not mean lower standards; many Nigerian developers work with global companies, follow best practices, and deliver at international quality levels.
This isn’t about cheap labor; it’s about wise investment. Businesses looking for long-term IT teams beyond project-based hires increasingly turn to Nigeria for sustainable growth.
Seamless collaboration with global teams
One of the biggest concerns for companies farshoring is time zone compatibility. Unlike outsourcing hubs in Asia, Nigeria operates in the same time zone as Denmark and Central Europe, which aligns perfectly with most European work hours. This means real-time alignment. English is the official language, eliminating language barriers and ensuring smooth collaboration. We operate an IT service center in Lagos, Nigeria, offering farshoring cost-efficiency with real-time collaboration
Data security and compliance
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR): Established in 2019, the NDPR was Nigeria’s initial framework to regulate personal data processing. It drew inspiration from the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and aims to ensure data privacy and protection within Nigeria.
Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023: In June 2023, Nigeria enacted the NDPA to strengthen its data protection landscape further. This Act established the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), an independent body responsible for enforcing data protection laws and ensuring compliance.
Nigeria is adapting rapidly to global IT standards. Evolving data protection laws, such as the NDPR and NDPA, make it a viable and secure location for IT farshoring. Aligned with GDPR and international security policies, European businesses can confidently work with Nigerian IT teams without concerns over compliance risks.
More companies are looking beyond traditional farshoring locations to diversify risk and build resilient IT teams. Nigeria offers a stable, growing environment for building remote IT teams, making it a viable alternative to saturated markets.
At Eryk Remote IT Services, we recognize Nigeria’s immense potential as an IT hub. Our remote IT services are designed to connect European businesses with Nigeria’s top IT professionals, building IT teams who are not only skilled but also aligned with your company’s objectives. By choosing Eryk remote IT services, you’re partnering with a thought leader committed to delivering.
Are you looking to build a dedicated, scalable, skilled remote IT team? Eryk Remote IT Services is the answer you’ve been searching for.
