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Nigeria & the diaspora

Your app idea deserves more than a “yes, we can build that”

We turn ambitious ideas into enterprise-grade apps for founders, businesses, and investors in Nigeria and the diaspora. 12+ years combined experience. Real products, real users, real revenue.

  • 12+ years combined experience
  • Weekly updates, fixed milestones
  • Built for remote & diaspora clients

Trusted by founders in Lagos, London, Houston, Toronto & Dubai to build what others said couldn’t be done.

The problem

Most app ideas never become apps.

Not because the idea was bad. Because of who was hired to build it. You’ve probably seen it, or lived it:

  • The developer who disappears

    Halfway through the project the updates stop, the calls go unanswered, and your code is held hostage.

  • An app that only works in the demo

    It looks perfect on the call. Then real users arrive and it crashes, freezes, or loses their data.

  • A team that understood code, not business

    Months spent building features nobody asked for, while the things that make money never got shipped.

  • Money sent home for an app that never launched

    The classic diaspora story: funds released in good faith, and a product that never reached a single user.

You have the idea. You have the funds to build it right. What you don’t have time for is another false start.

The solution

We don’t just write code. We build businesses.

Nextech is run by a marketer and a senior software developer. One obsessed with what makes people buy, the other obsessed with building systems that don’t break.

That combination is rare, and it’s why our clients don’t just get an app. They get an app positioned to make money from day one.

Mobile apps

iOS & Android

From a focused MVP to a full-scale product your users open every day.

Web applications

Platforms & portals

Booking systems, dashboards, marketplaces, and fintech tools built to handle real traffic.

Enterprise software

Internal & custom

Internal tools, automation systems, and custom platforms that replace spreadsheets and manual work.

AI-powered solutions

Leverage, not headcount

Apps that use AI to do more with less staff, wired into the workflow instead of bolted on.

Why Nextech

Built by people who’ve actually shipped products.

12+ years combined experience

Real projects, real clients, real deadlines met. Not tutorials and side projects.

We understand diaspora clients

Different time zones, different payment concerns, different trust issues. We built a process specifically to make working with us from abroad feel effortless and transparent.

Business-first, not code-first

Every feature is tied to a business reason: user growth, revenue, retention, or cost-saving. No development time wasted on things that don't move the needle.

We don't disappear

Weekly updates. Clear milestones. You always know where your project stands, and where your money went.

Our process

From idea to launch, no guesswork.

  1. Step 1

    Discovery call

    We understand your idea, your users, and what success actually looks like for your business.

  2. Step 2

    Strategy & blueprint

    We map out the app structure, features, and a realistic timeline before a single line of code is written.

  3. Step 3

    Build & check-ins

    Our team builds in sprints. You see progress every step of the way, not just at the end.

  4. Step 4

    Launch & support

    We don't hand you a link and disappear. We support your launch and help you scale.

Showcase

Some of what we’ve built.

All three are live right now. Open them and click around.

Talk to us about yours
The Wanzami streaming platform home page showing its featured original and trending titles

Streaming platform

Wanzami

A full streaming service for African film and series: catalog, playback, kids profiles, offline downloads, pay-per-view, and a separate admin console the team runs the library from.

  • Web + iOS
  • Admin console
  • Dedicated video backend
wanzami.tv(opens Wanzami in a new tab)
The Myri home page offering Coursera certificates priced in Naira

Payments & e-commerce

Myri

Nigerians pay in Naira and earn Coursera certificates in their own name. Course catalog, checkout, order tracking, and a support flow, all built around local payment reality.

  • Next.js
  • Postgres + Prisma
  • Paystack checkout
myri.vercel.app(opens Myri in a new tab)
The Colored Space home page with its layered typographic hero

Content platform

The Colored Space

A storytelling and social-impact platform for a nonprofit working across Africa, with a custom CMS so the team publishes stories, programmes, and galleries without touching code.

  • Next.js
  • Custom CMS
  • Editorial workflow
thecoloredspace.org(opens The Colored Space in a new tab)

Who we’re for

This is for you if…

  • You have a clear app idea and the budget to build it properly, not the cheapest option
  • You're a Nigerian in the diaspora ready to invest in a business back home
  • You're a business owner who needs custom software, not another template
  • You want a team that treats your project like their own business

This is not for you if…

You’re looking for the lowest price. We’re not the cheapest option. We’re the option that gets it done right, the first time.

FAQ

Questions founders ask us first.

How much does it cost to build an app?
It depends on complexity. A simple MVP and a full enterprise platform are very different projects. Book a free consultation and we'll give you a real number, not a vague range.
I'm based abroad. How does the process work?
All calls, updates, and payments are structured for remote clients. Most of our diaspora clients never need to be in Nigeria during the build.
How long does it take to build an app?
A basic MVP takes 4 to 8 weeks. Enterprise-level apps take 3 to 6 months depending on scope. You'll get an exact timeline after the discovery call.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes. Every project includes a post-launch support window, and we offer ongoing maintenance packages after that.

Your idea has waited long enough.

Stop searching for “someone who can build it.” Talk to a team that already has.

Limited slots each month. We take on a select number of projects at a time.

Book your free idea consultation

Takes about a minute. No obligation, no sales script.

Include your country code.

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