Pedro H. Barros

Looking to expand your team globally? Whether you want to find talented professionals abroad or build a team in Africa, you're in the right place. With a young labor force and a growing tech sector, Nigeria is a great place to begin your search. The Nigerian government has committed to a national development plan , bringing in massive investment from tech giants like Microsoft. Tapping into the Nigerian talent pool will open your business up to new opportunities.

If you’re a fast-growing company scaling across states or borders, one of the first hiring questions you’ll face is: should you bring someone on as a 1099 contractor or a W-2 employee? The 1099 vs W-2 comparison is one of the most consequential hiring decisions a growing business makes — and one of the most misunderstood.

The gig economy isn’t a fringe phenomenon‌ — ‌it’s the backbone of how many companies scale. From freelance designers to global consultants, more businesses are turning to flexible work models. But with this shift comes a complex challenge: gig worker classification. As governments revisit the definition of an "employee" versus an "independent contractor," the stakes for getting classification wrong are growing.