Find Tech Jobs in Africa and Remote Roles

Finding a tech job can feel overwhelming, but with a clear plan you can move fast and land the role you want. This guide explains where to look, how to apply, and what skills employers in Africa and remote companies actually want.

Know what job you want. Tech hiring spans software engineering, product, data, cloud, cybersecurity, QA, support and sales engineering. Pick one or two focus areas and list the key skills employers ask for—languages, frameworks, cloud platforms or tools. That focus helps you tailor your CV and show clear growth.

Build a compact portfolio. Employers want proof you can ship work. Create short projects that solve real problems: a simple web app, a data analysis, or a small API. Host code on GitHub, add a short readme, and showcase one page with links and quick screenshots. A live demo helps more than a long resume.

Use the right job sites. For Africa look at local boards and company career pages, LinkedIn, Glassdoor and niche sites like Remote OK, We Work Remotely or AngelList for startups. Also check tech communities on Telegram, Discord and Twitter where many roles get shared before public posting.

Tailor your application. Read the job post and match three to five keywords from the description in your CV and cover note. Keep the cover note short: one sentence about who you are, one about a recent achievement, and one about why you want that role. Recruiters scan fast; make the fit obvious.

Network smart. Reach out to alumni, former coworkers, and people in companies you want to join. Ask for 10 minutes of advice, not a job. Share your portfolio when someone asks. Attend local meetups, online webinars and hackathons. Referrals cut time to hire and increase interview chances.

Polish interview basics. Expect a coding task for engineers, a take-home project for designers, and scenario questions for product roles. Practice whiteboard problems, explain your thinking out loud, and write clean code with tests if requested. Prepare two stories that show impact and one honest weakness and how you fixed it.

Negotiate confidently. Know local salary ranges for your role and level. Use resources like Payscale, Levels.fyi and local reports. If the offer is below expectation, ask about fixed review periods, signing bonuses or remote work days.

Keep learning. Tech changes fast. Short online courses, certifications and focused bootcamps can fill gaps. But depth matters more than certificates: show projects where you used new skills.

Finally, stay consistent. Apply regularly, track applications, and iterate on your CV and portfolio after every interview. Small daily actions add up fast and will put you ahead of many job seekers.

Quick checklist

Resume, portfolio link, GitHub, 2 projects, and LinkedIn updated. Tailor one-line cover note per job. Apply to 15 roles per week. Reach out to 5 people for advice each week. Practice one coding problem daily for engineers or one case study for product roles. Log interviews and lessons in a simple spreadsheet. Start today and keep improving every week consistently.