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Building Developer Teams in Lagos: Lessons from Scaling Engineering at Andela
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Kwame Asante
VP Engineering, Andela
February 20, 20267 min read
Hiring and retaining top engineering talent in Nigeria's competitive market requires more than competitive salaries.
What Top Engineers Actually Want
- Impact: Products that millions use
- Growth: Continuous learning opportunities
- Autonomy: Trust to make technical decisions
- Community: Working alongside peers they can learn from
- Compensation: Important but rarely the top factor
Building a Talent Pipeline
Invest in Juniors
Build internal academies. 3-6 months intensive training yields loyal engineers.
Open Source Contribution
Builds skills and attracts talent.
Remote-First Options
Access talent across the country, not just Lagos.
Guest post by Kwame Asante, VP of Engineering at Andela.
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