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Deel

Hire and pay anyone, anywhere, compliantly

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Deel is the global HR and payroll platform that lets companies hire, pay, and manage employees and contractors in 150+ countries. For African founders, Deel solves two critical problems: (1) paying international contractors or employees without a US/EU entity, and (2) getting paid as a contractor in Africa by international clients. Supports local bank transfers in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa.

Facts about Deel

Category
Payroll & HR
Availability
Partial support
Countries
Pan-African
Pricing
Paid
Typical setup time
1 day
Best for
Early-stage, SMB, Agency
Last verified
Apr 1, 2026May be outdated

Use when

You want to hire international contractors or employees, or you're an African founder who needs to pay your team across borders compliantly.

Skip when

All your team is local and you don't need international payroll or contractor management.

Deel is widely used by Nigerian and Kenyan contractors to receive USD, GBP, and EUR payments from international clients. Starting at $49/month for contractor management. Contractors can also sign up on Deel independently and receive Deel cards.

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