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Oyster HR

Hire full-time employees anywhere without a local entity

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Oyster HR is an Employer of Record (EOR) platform that lets you hire full-time employees in 180+ countries without setting up a local entity. Oyster becomes the legal employer, handling local compliance, benefits, and payroll. Supports hiring in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and 40+ other African countries.

Facts about Oyster HR

Category
Payroll & HR
Availability
Partial support
Countries
Pan-African
Pricing
Paid
Typical setup time
2–5 days
Best for
Early-stage, SMB
Last verified
Apr 1, 2026May be outdated

Use when

You want to hire employees in countries where you don't have a registered company - Oyster is your legal employer.

Skip when

You only need contractor payments rather than full employment. Use Deel's contractor module instead.

EOR pricing starts at $599/employee/month - expensive, but cheaper than setting up a local entity in every country. Contractor management is cheaper. Useful for African founders hiring outside their home country.

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DeelWorkpaySeamlessHR

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