Hire a managed
African developer —
fully handled, end to end

Tell us what you need. Your dedicated talent manager sources, vets, and shortlists three candidates from the top 4% of African engineers — within 5 business days. You choose. We handle the rest.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

Gigson Performance is built for
companies who need it done right

Not for everyone — and that's the point. If you see yourself below, managed hire is the right path.

You don't have time to run a hiring process

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.

You've been burned by a bad hire before

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.

You need someone onboarded in 2–4 weeks

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.

You want to hire remote African engineers

If you've decided to hire from Africa but don't know where to start, Performance handles sourcing, vetting, contracting, and compliance for cross-border remote hires.

You're hiring a senior or specialist role

Senior engineers and specialists require deeper screening than a self-serve search can provide. Your talent manager has the technical context to assess what self-serve filters can't.

You're a non-technical founder

If you can't assess a developer's GitHub yourself, you need someone who can. Your talent manager is technically informed and will shortlist developers you can trust — not just ones who look good on paper.

Imagine developers who stay productive. Forever.

Work with experienced developers who have a dedicated team to help them maintain highest productivity levels.

Prescreened candidates

Only 4.3% of the developers we screen get a Devcenter assessment profile.

Human talent managers

Go straight to a shortlist of candidates that fit the job description perfectly.

Guaranteed productivity

You'll have real talent managers that make sure the developer performs their best.

THE PROCESS

From brief to hired developer — typically in under 3 weeks

Four steps. One talent manager. No procurement maze.

01
Submit your brief

Fill in the 4-field form above. Your talent manager calls within 1 business day for a 30-minute kick-off.

02
We source & vet

Your manager searches the top 4% Devcenter-assessed talent pool and filters for your exact stack, experience, and timeline.

03
You receive 3 candidates

Three shortlisted profiles delivered with assessment scores, project history, salary expectations, and availability.

04
Hire & onboard

Interview, select, and onboard. Contracts, compliance, and statutory requirements all handled by our team.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need,
handled by our team

Gigson Performance is not a job board or a marketplace. It's a fully managed recruitment service.

Dedicated talent manager

A human talent manager is assigned to your role from day one. They run the entire search and stay available throughout the engagement — not a ticket system.

100% Human-led

Top 4% vetted developers

Every candidate has passed the Devcenter technical assessment. Only 4% of applicants qualify. Your shortlist contains pre-screened engineers — not raw applications.

Assessment verified

Performance oversight

Your talent manager stays engaged after placement, monitoring performance and ensuring your developer is delivering at the expected level throughout the engagement.

Ongoing support

Free replacement at any time

If the developer underperforms or exits at anytime within the contract period, we source and place a replacement at no additional cost. Zero workflow interruption.

100% guarantee

3 shortlisted candidates in 5 days

You receive three fully profiled candidates with assessment scores, detailed project histories, salary expectations, and remote work availability.

Delivery certain

Contracts & compliance handled

Cross-border contracting, statutory requirements, and remote work agreements — all handled by the Gigson team. Hire developers in Nigeria, Kenya, or across Africa without the paperwork.

Cross-border ready

WHY GIGSON VS ALTERNATIVES

How Performance compares to
Upwork, agencies, and in-house hiring

Not all developer hiring is equal. Here's how Gigson Performance stacks up.

WHAT YOU GET
Upwork/Fiverr
Recrutiment Agency
Gigson Performance
Pre-vetted technical assessment
Self-reported
CV review only
Top 4% assessed
Dedicated talent manager
(costly)
Included
Shortlist delivered in 5 days
Open market
4 weeks typical
5 business days
Free replacement guarantee
Charge new fee
At any time
Africa-specialist talent pool
Unpredictable
Generalist
23k+ African devs
Contracts & compliance included
Your problem
(adds cost)
Included
Typical placement timeline
3 weeks (unvetted)
6-12 weeks
2 weeks (vetted)

Basic plan

$96/year
Basic features for up to 10 users with everything you need.
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Business plan

$192/year
Advanced features and reporting, better workflows and automation.
Get started

Enterprise plan

$384/year
Personalised service and enterprise security for large teams.
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User access
Basic features
Saved reports
10
20
Unlimited
Individual data
20GB
40GB
Unlimited
Support
Automated workflows
200+ integrations
Reporting and analytics
Analytics
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Export reports
Scheduled reports
API access
Advanced reports
Saved reports
Customer properties
Custom fields
User access
SSO/SAML authentication
Advanced permissions
Audit log
Data history

Free replacement guarantee
If the developer underperforms or exits in the first 90 days of engagement, Gigson will source and place a replacement at no additional placement fee. No workflow interruption, no cost to you.

Claim your gurantee

Capital is not for gambling. Choose the sure thing.

We don’t require a recruitment fee. Hire a developer and only pay if you are satisfied with their performance.

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CLIENT OUTCOMES

What happened after companies
used Gigson Performance

Process feedback is nice. Outcome evidence is what matters.

We had struggled for months to find a full-stack engineer who understood fintech well enough to hit the ground running. Gigson sent us three candidates within the week. We hired one and she’s been excellent.

Douglas Kendyson

Founder and CEO of Selar

The quality bar is noticeably higher than what we were seeing on LinkedIn or Toptal. These are developers who have been through a real vetting process.

Eniola Bello

Head of Engineering, Helium Health

We needed to scale our team fast. Gigson’s managed service meant we didn’t have to dedicate internal resources to the search. We had interviews within 3 days.
Gigson has consistently provided us with top-tier talent, making our hiring process seamless and effective.

Taiwo Lawal

CTO, Lemonade Finance

Developer hiring on Gigson has been incredibly helpful. We've received numerous applicants, making the experience generally very positive. The platform is user-friendly and useful in connecting us with skilled developers. I highly recommend Gigson for anyone looking to hire tech talent.

Oluwatosin Makinde

Senior Engineer

Gigson is a good product. It's well-structured yet flexible enough to handle unique searches. The platform is designed to adapt to various hiring needs, making it reliable for tech recruitment.
I've had a positive experience using it.

Olu Akin

Senior Project Manager

I received some good responses and was able to connect with qualified candidates. Gigson made the hiring process easier and more streamlined. Overall, a positive experience.

Tolulope Adeniyi

Senior Mobile and Web Developer

Our developer met our expectations. I would rate her an 8/10. Gigson provided us with a candidate who fit our criteria well. The platform made it easy to find the right talent for our needs.

Choice Iruh

HR Manager for Digicore

For me, the process was smooth. I hired a good developer and received several strong submissions. Gigson made the hiring process efficient and effective. I’m pleased with the results and would recommend it for tech recruitment.

Anthony Ugwu

Senior Developer

I found Gigson very useful. It streamlined our hiring process and connected us with a pool of qualified candidates quickly. The platform is efficient and user-friendly, making it a great tool for tech recruitment.

Koye Sodipo

Senior product manager

Gigson's job services have been good. The platform has consistently delivered quality candidates, making our hiring process smoother and more efficient. I appreciate the reliability and ease of use.

Peter Akinbode

Team Lead for 4Ten Solutions

I gathered many talented people who applied through Gigson. They had no trouble filling the vacancy, and the process was efficient. The platform effectively connects employers with qualified candidates.

Gbolahan Allen

Senior Software Developer

It's been really good. Gigson operates as an open hiring system, making connecting with a wide range of candidates easy. The platform’s transparency and accessibility have been beneficial for our recruitment needs..

Sowemimo Bamidele

Business Designer

Posting opportunities on Gigson is relatively easy, and I have many qualified candidates. The strengths of Gigson are in full-stack, backend, frontend & design hires. Keep up the great work! This platform has streamlined our hiring process significantly and consistently delivers top talent.

Mohammed Kane

Senior project manager

The process was pretty smooth, and I got a couple of candidates through Gigson. The platform is user-friendly and effective in finding qualified talent. Overall, a positive experience.

Akinpeju Yusuf

Senior Frontend Developer

It was good, and many people applied. Gigson encouraged a strong response from candidates, making the hiring process easier and more efficient. I'm satisfied with the service.

Samuel Balogun

Product Designer

I received an overwhelming number of applications, with over 30% of candidates being exceptionally qualified, providing me with many choices for my hiring needs.


Odunayo

Carestation

The developers hired met our expectations in terms of skillset, professionalism, and project delivery. Gigson has been a valuable resource for finding qualified developers who fit well within our projects.

Joy Kanu

Business Development

I would rate the developers hired through Gigson as very good. The quality of candidates is generally high, and they have met our expectations across the board. Gigson is a reliable platform for sourcing talented developers.

Solomon Robert

Senior Recruitment Consultant

CASE STUDIES

Companies that hired through
Gigson Performance

70%
Overall product performance improvement after a Gigson senior backend hire — transforming elderly healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Healhtech - Backend

10X
Ventures Platform-backed startup hired a Gigson developer to scale infrastructure for 10× transaction volume growth.

Fintech - Fullstack

3X
Product development velocity tripled within 60 days of placing two Gigson developers. Nigeria's leading cooperative fintech platform.

Fintech - Fullstack

What people are saying

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"There's more clarity to the game-plan than before…It is easier to contain a lot of errors and a lot of mistakes compared to before Beam, where you realize those things at the end of the process."
- Deniyi, COO/Co-Founder | FAMILY
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"Personally, Beam has helped me with my managerial skills. It has also helped me in being able to articulate my displeasure when things are not how they are supposed to be."
- Inioluwa, Business Operations Lead | Engage
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"There's a positive psychology to Beam, even with me. Now employees know that this is what we are all trying to achieve as a company, and this is your contribution to achieving that goal."
- Desola, CEO | Twentysix

Thriving Partnerships

Over 100+ companies have enjoyed building with Gigson developers.

Makinwa Johnson
Software Developer at
Google
“ The key to surviving this new industrial revolution is leading it. That requires two key elements of agile businesses: awareness of disruptive technology and a plan to develop talent that can make the most of it”
Makinwa Johnson
Software Developer at
Google
“ The key to surviving this new industrial revolution is leading it. That requires two key elements of agile businesses: awareness of disruptive technology and a plan to develop talent that can make the most of it”
Makinwa Johnson
Software Developer at
Google
“ The key to surviving this new industrial revolution is leading it. That requires two key elements of agile businesses: awareness of disruptive technology and a plan to develop talent that can make the most of it”

Ready to hire a managed African
software developer?

Fill in the brief below. Your dedicated talent manager will call within 1 business day. Your 3-candidate shortlist — top 4% vetted — will be ready within 5 business days of that call.

START YOUR MANAGED HIRE

Brief us in 2 minutes

Our talent manager will call within 1 business day.

Get my shortlist in 5 days
No commitment. No spam. We'll setup a call to understand your needs before sending anything.
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QUESTIONS

Common questions about
managed developer hire

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What people are saying

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ini-engageDesola-image
Stars
"There's more clarity to the game-plan than before…It is easier to contain a lot of errors and a lot of mistakes compared to before Beam, where you realize those things at the end of the process."
- Deniyi, COO/Co-Founder | FAMILY
Stars
"Personally, Beam has helped me with my managerial skills. It has also helped me in being able to articulate my displeasure when things are not how they are supposed to be."
- Inioluwa, Business Operations Lead | Engage
Stars
"There's a positive psychology to Beam, even with me. Now employees know that this is what we are all trying to achieve as a company, and this is your contribution to achieving that goal."
- Desola, CEO | Twentysix

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