Remote staffing built for UK tech businesses
We’re a remote staffing agency connecting UK companies with skilled, vetted professionals from Africa. We recruit for technology, AI, finance and beyond.
- No visa complexity
- EOR model — we handle compliance
- First shortlist within 48 hrs
Time zone overlap — your working day
London (GMT/BST)
9 AM – 5 PM
Johannesburg
10 AM – 6 PM
Nairobi
11 AM – 7 PM
Strong overlap with window
Partial overlap
6+ hrs
Daily overlap with the UK — collaborate in real time, every day.
Collaboration in real-time
Africa works your hours
When it’s 9 AM in London, it’s 10 AM in South Africa. Your African team starts their day just as yours does, same working hours, same availability, no overnight handovers.
This is one of the biggest differences between African talent and traditional alternatives. India sits 5 to 6 hours ahead of the UK in summer. By the time your morning standup is done, the Indian team’s day is almost over. Eastern Europe offers closer hours, but political instability has added new layers of risk.
Africa gives you the time zone alignment of nearshore with the cost advantage of offshore. And unlike most offshore recruitment destinations, your African team works your hours, not around them.
85%
employers planning to expand overseas hiring in the next 2 years
92%
companies reporting skill shortages in accounting and finance
380K
jobs at risk due to the digital skills shortage
India – the time zone gap
Has a deep talent pool but sits 5 to 6 hours ahead of the UK. By the time your afternoon meetings start, the Indian working day is nearly done. For tech teams that rely on real-time collaboration, that friction adds up fast.
Eastern Europe – rising risk
No longer the nearshore choice for UK tech buyers as wages have risen sharply and talent is harder to find. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has also added operational risk that many businesses are no longer comfortable accepting.
Southeast Asia – limited specialist depth
Some UK businesses look east for cost savings but regional markets offer limited access to senior tech specialists. For complex development, cybersecurity or AI roles, the talent pool is shallow.
TMA’s Africa model addresses all three. No visa complexity, no geopolitical risk, and a deep pool of university-educated English-speaking professionals ready for specialist work.
Why Africa works for UK businesses
Africa has the talent that UK is missing
Most outsourcing companies operating in the UK send you to India or Eastern Europe. TMA goes further to a talent market that’s largely untapped, English-speaking, and working your hours.
Degree-qualified professionals
Africa’s universities produce strong graduates in technology, finance and AI. TMA’s talent pool is degree-qualified, analytically sharp and ready to contribute from day one.
Significant cost savings
Hiring locally is expensive. An offshore team through TMA costs a fraction of equivalent UK salaries without the coordination friction of India or the reputational risk of Eastern Europe.
Office-based, not home-based
Your team works remotely for you, but from TMA’s office hubs in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Nairobi. Each location has high-speed internet, reliable backup power and on-site career mentors.
English-speaking by default
South Africa ranks 13th in the world for English proficiency. Africa’s professional workforce is educated and works in English. There are no language barriers and no cultural gaps. You get clear communication from day one.
Why Africa works for UK businesses
We address your practical concerns – all of them
Most offshore staffing problems come down to three things: time zone gaps that make collaboration hard, candidates who looked good on paper but weren’t properly vetted, and providers who hand over and then disappear. TMA addresses all three. Your team works your hours. Every candidate is skills-tested and interviewed before you meet them. We stay actively involved with check-ins, KPI tracking, and have dedicated on-site career mentors in every hub.
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We source from a deep pool of qualified professionals across 12 African markets. Every candidate is interviewed, skills-tested, and reference-checked before you meet them. You only see people who are ready to work.
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Less than you’d expect. We handle recruitment, onboarding, and infrastructure through our facilities. You’ll get a briefing guide and dedicated support through the first 90 days.
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Your business contracts directly with TMA, not the overseas professional. We manage the employment agreement, local compliance, IP protection, NDAs, and data security as standard. Our operating model is built to meet UK GDPR requirements, including data processing agreements, access controls, and clear protocols for handling personal data across borders. If your legal or compliance team have questions, we’re happy to walk them through it.
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Your team member works your hours, uses your tools, and joins your meetings. TMA provides cultural onboarding and communication coaching so remote staffing feels seamless from day one.
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We set KPIs at onboarding, run regular check-ins, and actively support retention. Our 85%+ client retention rate reflects what happens when overseas recruitment is done properly.
Industries we recruit for
We place talent across your industry
We recruit overseas tech professionals across a range of sectors for UK businesses.
How TMA compares
Africa vs your other options
UK businesses evaluating overseas staffing typically compare India, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa. Here’s how they stack up on the things that matter most.
| CRITERIA | INDIA | EASTERN EUROPE | SOUTHEAST ASIA | AFRICA (TMA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time zone overlap | 1 to 2 hours | 7 to 8 hours | 1 to 3 hours | ✓ 6 to 7 hours |
| English proficiency | Low | Medium, varies by country | Medium, strongest in Philippines | ✓ Very high |
| Market saturation | Highly saturated | High, tightening fast | Growing competition | ✓ Untapped |
| Talent pool | Very large | Shrinking | Large | ✓ Very large and untapped |
| Specialist depth | Limited | Declining since 2022 | Low for senior and specialist roles | ✓ High |
| Infrastructure | Good in major cities | Varies by provider | Varies by provider | ✓ Enterprise-grade and office-based |
| Employment complexity | Complex | Complex | Medium | ✓ Simple – contracted by TMA, not you |
We onboarded two developers and a digital marketer and saw results quickly. Output increased, stress dropped, and costs went down — with no drop in quality.
CFO, Australian SaaS company
Finance · Australia
By the numbers
How much UK businesses save with TMA
50-70%
Cost savings compared to equivalent Australian salaries
85%+
Client retention rate
~£12.71/hr
The UK national living wage. Your TMA team costs a fraction of that.
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Ready to build your remote team?
We’ve already done the hard work of finding talent. The right candidate for you is already in our network. Tell us what you need and we’ll have a shortlist ready within 48 hours — no long-term commitment required to get started.
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