How American tech platforms are changing the future of work in Africa

"I was able to take my younger brother through university" Young Africans care about work because work is now the clearest route to mobility. In this episode of Limitless Africa, Claude Grunitzky explores how American tech platforms are transforming opportunity across the continent through remote work, AI upskilling, and online networking. Nicola Lyons explains how Andela evolved from a Lagos founded fellowship into an AI native data and services company supporting global enterprises. Koffi Kelvin, an engineer trained through Andela, describes how remote work makes it possible to contribute to companies like GitHub from Nairobi while earning above local market rates. Preston Ideh argues that Africa must not become only a consumer of AI tools and should move earlier in the value chain by building talent and products. Temi Badru closes with practical LinkedIn advice: share value, connect like a human, and stay consistent. Plus: The most annoying habit on LinkedIn 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15 minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interviews with people unlocking Africa’s limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA?

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How American tech platforms are changing the future of work in Africa is an episode from Limitless Africa by TRUE Africa.

This episode is 15:12 long.

This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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