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Dev tools · August 3, 2014

DevCenter - Nigerian designers/developers share what they're working on

Fully managed African developer hire. A dedicated talent manager shortlists 3 vetted candidates in 5 days. Free replacement.

DevCenter - Nigerian designers/developers share what they're working on launched on August 3, 2014 with 33 votes, #1,096 of 2,208 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.

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DevCenter connects companies with African software developers through a fully managed hiring service. A dedicated talent manager identifies three vetted candidates within five days, sourcing from developer ecosystems in Lagos and Nairobi. The service covers engineers across React, DevOps, blockchain, and other specializations. It includes a free 90-day replacement guarantee if the hire doesn't work out, eliminating financial risk from bad placements.

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Not for everyone — and that's the point. If you see yourself below, managed hire is the right path. Lagos and Nairobi rank among the top 10 fastest-growing developer ecosystems globally. The depth of talent — from senior React engineers to DevOps specialists and blockchain developers — has expanded dramatically over the past five years. Bad hires are expensive. The free 90-day replacement guarantee means you're not taking a gamble. If it doesn't work, we fix it at no additional cost. Urgent roles don't survive a 3-month search. Performance is designed to move fast — brief, shortlist, interview, hire, onboard. Most clients have a developer in-seat within 3 weeks of their kick-off call. If…from devcenter.co

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