Destinations

Live & Work in Africa

Africa is not one career move. It is a continent of fast-moving markets, global firms, ambitious cities and serious professional opportunity. For internationally minded consultants and accountancy professionals, Kenya and Nigeria remain two of the most compelling places to build experience.

Lifestyle scene representing living and working in Nairobi
Why Africa

For people who want more than a familiar desk.

Relocating to Africa can offer the kind of career stretch that is hard to replicate at home. The work is often more varied, the markets are more dynamic and the learning curve is steeper. For the right person, that is the point.

Commercial exposure

Work across growth markets where finance, infrastructure, technology, consumer and public sector activity are moving quickly.

Global firms

Major professional services firms operate across key African markets, giving candidates recognised platforms and international standards.

Sharper experience

Smaller senior teams often mean broader responsibility, closer client access and faster development.

Key markets

Two major routes into African experience.

Kenya

Kenya offers a strong East African base, with Nairobi acting as a regional centre for finance, technology, NGOs, professional services and international business.

For consultants, advisory professionals and globally mobile accountants, Kenya can provide exposure to regional growth, varied client work and a professional environment with real international links.

Nairobi business hub
Finance, technology and advisory activity
Regional East Africa exposure

Nigeria

Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest and most commercially significant economies. Lagos in particular offers scale, pace and complexity for people who want serious professional stretch.

The market can be challenging, but for the right candidate it can also be highly rewarding, with opportunities across finance, energy, infrastructure, telecoms, consumer markets and advisory work.

Lagos commercial scale
Finance, energy and infrastructure
High-impact international experience
Making the move work

Africa offers opportunity, energy and perspective.

A move to Africa can offer meaningful career growth, strong international exposure and a distinctive lifestyle. The right opportunity should feel well matched to the candidate, the market and their longer-term plans.

Local insight

Understanding local business culture helps candidates build stronger relationships and settle with confidence.

Relocation planning

Housing, schooling, healthcare and transport can be considered properly before making a move.

Right fit

The strongest opportunities match professional experience, personal goals and the lifestyle someone wants to build.

Next step

Thinking about Africa?

Asteria helps internationally minded professionals explore overseas opportunities with clarity, honesty and proper market context. If Africa is on your radar, start with a conversation.