CareerBuddy

    Hire your nextteam member in 4 days.

    We source, screen and shortlist across four continents. You just interview the top 3. Or your next search is free.

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    Software engineer standing outdoors
    Operations lead in a client meeting
    Hiring manager in an office
    4 daysto a shortlist of 3
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    4,200+ placements across 5 markets
    • 4-day shortlists
    • 93% acceptance
    • 70% cost savings
    Partnered with

    Trusted by teams building across Africa

    Bolt
    MTN
    Kuda
    Moniepoint
    Fincra
    Sabi
    Cassbana
    RemotePass
    Busha
    eHealth Africa
    TechCabal
    Tix Africa
    Juicyway
    • 4-day shortlists
    • Compliant EOR & payroll

    CareerBuddy's talent platform

    One platform for every way you build a team — from executive search to freelance talent.

    Recruitment

    Shortlists in 4 days, 88.3% retention. We source, vet and close the top 5% of global talent across engineering, design, product, sales and ops.

    • 4 days to first shortlist
    • 88.3% 12-month retention
    • Paid on placement — 15–25% of first-year salary
    Start a search

    Employer of Record

    Hire across 50+ countries without an entity. Compliant employment, payroll and benefits across Africa, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

    • 50+ countries
    • 7-day onboarding
    • 99.8% payroll accuracy
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    Outsourcing

    Managed teams, 40–70% cost savings. Scale with managed pods for engineering, CX, finance and back-office — one operator across recruitment, payroll and ops.

    • 40–70% cost savings
    • Managed pods, one contract
    • Recruitment, payroll and ops in one place
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    BPO

    Customer support and back-office at scale. Trained, managed teams that carry your brand voice across every channel your customers use.

    • Customer support at scale
    • Back-office operations
    • Trained and managed by us
    Explore BPO

    Training & Development

    Upskill teams with expert-led programs built around the roles you're actually hiring for — delivered by operators, not lecturers.

    • Expert-led programs
    • Role-specific curricula
    • Delivered by operators
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    Media & Branding

    Reach 500K+ professionals globally. Editorial, creative and campaign services that put your employer brand in front of the sharpest operators worldwide.

    • 500k+ monthly reach
    • 4 owned media titles
    • 3.4% average CTR
    Promote your brand
    What buddy does

    Hiring is hard.
    CareerBuddy
    makes it easier.

    Start with recruiting. Add EOR, outsourcing and employer brand when you're ready. Same team, same contract, same inbox.

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    Recruitment

    4-day shortlists. Paid on placement.

    • 15–25% of first-year salary
    • 4 days to first shortlist
    • 88.3% 12-month retention
    Start a search

    EOR & Outsourcing

    Hire in 50+ countries. Run teams at 40–70% the cost.

    • 50+ countries
    • 7 days onboarding
    • 99.8% payroll accuracy
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    Media & Brand Promotion

    Reach 500,000 professionals globally — the ones you actually want to hire.

    • 500k+ monthly reach
    • 4 owned media titles
    • 3.4% average CTR
    Promote your brand

    Job Board

    Post jobs to 500K+ professionals.

    • 500k+ monthly reach
    • 4 days to first shortlist
    • 50+ countries
    Post a jobBrowse jobs
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    Three more places to hire, get hired, and get better at both

    Job board

    Post a role or apply to open jobs across 50+ countries.

    Post a jobApply to jobs

    Freelancer marketplace

    Hire vetted freelancers by the project — or sign up to take on work.

    Visit careerbuddy.pro

    Career blog

    Salary data, interview prep, and career moves for professionals.

    Read the career blog
    How it works

    Three steps. No nonsense.

    Tell us who you need

    Role, level, budget. 10 minutes, one form. We take it from there.

    We bring the shortlist

    3–5 hand-matched humans in your inbox within 4 days. Vetted, reference-checked, ready.

    You interview, we close

    A dedicated buddy helps you close the offer and onboard in 30+ countries.

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    Pricing

    Pay for outcomes, not promises.

    Post a Role
    Free

    Post unlimited roles, reach 500k+ professionals globally.

    • Unlimited postings
    • Basic analytics
    • Community reach
    Post for free
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    15-25%of first-year salary

    We source, vet, and close. You only pay on hire.

    • 48hr shortlists
    • Reference checks
    • 90-day guarantee
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    Embedded
    $3,500/month

    A buddy embedded in your team, running the pipeline.

    • Dedicated recruiter
    • Employer branding
    • Unlimited hires
    Book a call

    All plans include dedicated support and a 90-day replacement guarantee.

    For ambitious talent

    Work with teams
    that take you somewhere.

    Join our community of 80,000+ professionals placed with operators across Africa — with CV, LinkedIn and interview support at no cost.

    • Open roles
      Vetted, salary-transparent
    • CV services
      Hands-on rewrite & review
    • LinkedIn
      Ghostwriting by domain experts
    • Coaching
      Interview prep for senior roles
    Join CareerBuddyCV & LinkedIn services

    Reading for operators.

    All insights
    Start the conversation

    Your next hire is four days
    away.

    4-day promise — or your next search is free. Free 90-day replacement.

    Tell us what you're building. You'll get 3 pre-vetted candidates in 4 days — no retainer, no risk.

    or email company@thecareerbuddy.com

    CareerBuddy — frequently asked questions

    What does CareerBuddy do?
    CareerBuddy is a global talent partner headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide recruitment, employer of record (EOR), business process outsourcing (BPO), HR outsourcing, corporate training, and employer branding services across 50+ countries, with our largest delivery hub across Africa.
    How fast can CareerBuddy deliver candidates?
    CareerBuddy delivers a shortlist of 3 pre-vetted candidates within 4 days of receiving the role brief. If we cannot deliver a suitable shortlist, your next search is free.
    Which countries does CareerBuddy hire in?
    CareerBuddy hires and manages talent in 50+ countries. Our operational heartland covers Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt, and we place candidates for clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
    How much can I save by hiring through CareerBuddy?
    Clients typically save 40–70% on total employment cost compared with equivalent US or European hires, while accessing the top 5% of African professionals in engineering, product, customer support, finance, and operations.
    Do I need a local entity to hire in Africa?
    No. Through CareerBuddy's Employer of Record (EOR) service, you can hire compliantly in 50+ African countries without setting up a local entity. We handle payroll, tax, benefits, and local labour-law compliance. Typical onboarding is 10 days.
    How does CareerBuddy screen candidates?
    Every candidate is screened by a human recruiter against role-specific criteria: technical skills assessment, English proficiency, portfolio or work sample review, culture-fit interview, and reference checks. Only the top 5% of applicants reach the client shortlist.
    What is CareerBuddy's placement guarantee?
    CareerBuddy offers a 90-day replacement guarantee on every permanent placement. If a candidate leaves or under-performs within 90 days, we replace them at no additional cost.
    How is CareerBuddy different from a traditional recruitment agency?
    Traditional agencies charge 20–30% of first-year salary and take 4–8 weeks to shortlist. CareerBuddy delivers 3 vetted candidates in 4 days with transparent flat pricing, a 90-day guarantee, and ongoing HR support post-hire through embedded operators in each market.
    How much does CareerBuddy cost?
    CareerBuddy uses transparent flat pricing instead of a percentage of salary. Recruitment starts from a fixed fee per role, employer of record (EOR) is a flat monthly rate per employee, and outsourced teams are priced per seat. You get a full quote before any work starts, with no hidden success fees.
    How do I get started with CareerBuddy?
    Send us your role brief through the contact form on thecareerbuddy.com. We reply within 24 hours, run a short scoping call to confirm the role, salary band, and must-have skills, and deliver your first shortlist of 3 vetted candidates within 4 days.
    Can CareerBuddy hire contractors as well as full-time employees?
    Yes. CareerBuddy supports full-time employees through our employer of record service, contract and project-based hires, and freelance talent through CareerBuddy Pro. The same team, contract, and point of contact covers every engagement type.