How to choose a technology partner you can trust long term
Choosing a technology partner is a decision that lasts years. Learn the checks, red flags, contract clauses and naira costs that protect your Nigerian business.
Dan Audu
Apr 2, 2026
25 min read
In this article14 sections
- Why your technology partner matters more than the technology
- Freelancer, agency, in-house or software house: who should you pick?
- What a trustworthy technology partner looks like
- How to check a technology partner before you sign
- Red flags I have seen in technology partners
- How much should a technology partner cost in Nigeria?
- The contract: what must be written down
- How to work well with your partner after signing
- Protecting your business for the long term
- A simple scorecard to compare your shortlist
- When it is time to change your technology partner
- Key takeaways
- Frequently asked questions
- Next step: talk to a partner who will still be here in three years
Tunde runs a logistics company in Lagos with 18 trucks and 40 staff. In 2022 he hired a young developer, recommended by a cousin, to build a dispatch system. It worked well for eight months. Then the developer got a job abroad and stopped answering calls. One morning the system went down because the hosting expired. Tunde did not have the login. He did not have the source code (the original program files). He did not even know which company held the domain name. A new developer told him it would cost ₦2.4 million to rebuild from scratch, and two weeks of deliveries were handled by phone and prayer.
Tunde’s story is not rare. I have met versions of it in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Enugu. The technology was fine. The choice of technology partner was the problem. A technology partner is the person or company you trust with the systems that run your business: your website, your software, your network, your data. Choose well, and they become an extension of your team. Choose badly, and they become your biggest risk.
I am Dan Audu, a software engineer and business technology consultant in Abuja, and I have been on both sides of this table for eight years. I have been hired to rescue failed projects, and I have earned the trust of clients who have stayed with me for years. In this guide I will show you what a trustworthy partner looks like, how to check one before you sign, the red flags to run from, what to expect to pay in naira as at 2026 (prices change, so use my figures as a guide), what your contract must say and how to protect your business for the long term.
Why your technology partner matters more than the technology
Most business owners spend weeks comparing software features and only minutes checking who will build, install and support it. That is backwards. Software changes every year. A good partner adapts with it. A poor partner can turn the best tool into a disaster.
A vendor sells you a product, a partner shares your problem
A vendor wants to complete a sale. Once the invoice is paid, their interest fades. A partner wants your business to succeed, because their own reputation and income depend on your success over years, not weeks. You can feel the difference in the first conversation. A vendor talks about features. A partner asks about your customers, your cash flow, your staff and what keeps you awake at night.
What a wrong choice really costs
The direct cost is the money you paid. The hidden costs are usually larger: months of lost time, staff who stop trusting new tools, data you cannot recover, customers who see your website down and a second payment to fix or rebuild. In my experience, a failed first project often costs a business two to three times the original price once you count everything. A ₦1.5 million project that fails can easily become a ₦4 million lesson.
Your systems will outlive your first project
The site or system you build this year will still be running in three years. It will need security updates, new features, integrations with payment providers and fixes when phones and browsers change. The partner you choose today will be needed at 9pm on a Friday when the payment page fails. That is why you should choose for the long term, not for the cheapest quote.
Freelancer, agency, in-house or software house: who should you pick?
Before choosing a person, choose a type. Each has strengths and weaknesses, and the right one depends on your size, budget and how critical the system is.
The freelancer
Freelancers are flexible and often cheaper. Many are excellent, especially those with a proven record and long-term clients. The risks are single-person dependency (if they fall ill, travel or take a job elsewhere, you are stuck), limited skills across design, security and infrastructure, and no backup. A freelancer is a good choice for a small, clearly defined project, provided you keep ownership of everything and hold regular backups.
The agency or software house
An agency has several people: developers, designers, project managers and support. That means better coverage and continuity, but higher prices and sometimes a junior person doing the work you thought a senior would do. Ask who exactly will work on your project and whether the person who sells is the person who delivers. A well-run small agency in Abuja or Lagos can be the best middle path for many SMEs.
The in-house developer or IT team
Hiring your own developer gives you control and quick response. It also gives you salary, equipment, management and the risk that they leave. For most businesses under 50 staff, a full-time in-house developer is more than they need. It makes sense when technology is central to the business, for example a fintech or logistics platform.
The consultant-led model
Some owners choose a senior consultant who understands the business, defines the plan, and then works with a small trusted team to build and support it. This is the model I use with many clients. The benefit is one accountable person who speaks plain English and can translate between your business and the technology. If that sounds useful, see my page on software development in Nigeria.
| Type | Typical cost in Nigeria (2026) | Strengths | Risks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | ₦150,000 to ₦600,000 per month for full-time equivalent, or fixed project price | Flexible, direct communication, lower cost | Single-person dependency, limited skill range | Small, well-defined projects |
| Small agency or software house | ₦800,000 to ₦8,000,000 per project | Team coverage, design plus development, process | Junior staff on your job, sales-versus-delivery gap | Websites, apps and systems for SMEs |
| In-house developer | ₦250,000 to ₦900,000 per month salary, plus equipment | Control, speed, deep knowledge of your business | Salary burden, resignation risk, needs management | Tech-heavy businesses and larger firms |
| Consultant-led partner with a small team | Project price plus a monthly support plan | One accountable person, business understanding, continuity | Depends on the consultant’s honesty and capacity | Growing businesses that want long-term guidance |
| Off-the-shelf vendor | Subscription, often billed in dollars | Fast start, low upfront cost | Limited customisation, price changes, data lock-in | Standard needs such as basic accounting or email |
These ranges reflect what I see across quotes and salaries in Abuja and Lagos as at 2026. They change with the exchange rate and with the seniority of the people involved.
Ready-made or custom is a separate question
Choosing the partner and choosing between ready-made and custom software are two decisions. A good partner will tell you honestly which one fits, even if it means selling you less. For a deeper look, read SaaS or custom software: how to decide for your business.
What a trustworthy technology partner looks like
Trust is not a feeling you get from a nice pitch. It shows up in behaviour, especially in small things early on. Here are the qualities I look for when I choose partners myself, and the ones I try to show my own clients.
They ask about your business before they talk about technology
The first meeting should feel like a doctor’s consultation. Questions about how you make money, who your customers are, where time is wasted, what has failed before. If someone jumps straight to “we will build you an app” without asking why, be careful. A good partner may spend an hour listening and then tell you that you need a simple spreadsheet fix, not a system. That honesty is worth more than any sales speech.
They can say no, and explain why
A trustworthy partner will tell you when an idea is too big for your budget, when a feature is not worth the cost or when the timeline is unrealistic. A partner who says yes to everything is either inexperienced or planning to change the price later. I once told a client in Port Harcourt that the feature he wanted most would add ₦1.8 million and bring him almost no extra customers. He was surprised, and later grateful.
They explain in plain language
If a partner hides behind jargon, they either do not understand the topic well or they do not want you to understand. Good partners explain technical words in simple terms and use examples. You should leave each meeting knowing what will happen next, who does what and when.
They are honest about limits and mistakes
Every technical person has areas they do not know. A good partner says “that is outside my speciality, let me bring someone who does it well” rather than pretending. They also report mistakes early. If a bug appears, they tell you first, explain the cause and fix it, rather than hoping you will not notice. How a partner behaves when something goes wrong tells you more than any portfolio.
They document and hand over
A reliable partner writes things down: what was built, how it works, where the accounts are, how to back it up. They give you the administrator access and source code, without needing to be asked. They do not create a situation where you cannot leave. Paradoxically, partners who make it easy to leave are the ones clients stay with.
They are still there in year three
Ask how long they have been in business and what happened to old clients. A partner with clients who have stayed for three, five or eight years is a stronger signal than a beautiful portfolio of projects delivered once. Ask to speak to one of those long-term clients.
How to check a technology partner before you sign
You do not need to be technical to do good checking. You need patience and a handful of simple steps.
Look at real work, not only screenshots
Ask for live links to websites or systems the partner built, and use them. Open the site on your phone with mobile data. Is it fast? Does it work on a cheap Android? Try the contact form and the checkout. If they cannot show any live work because of “confidentiality”, ask for a short demo video or a call with the client. Good partners have some work they are proud to show. You can also browse my own recent projects to see how I present live examples.
Speak to two or three past clients
Ask the partner for contacts and actually call them. Ask: Was the project on time and on budget? What went wrong and how was it handled? Do you still work with them? Would you hire them again? The answer to “what went wrong” is the most telling. If the client says “nothing ever went wrong”, they may not be telling the truth or the project was very simple. Every project has problems. What matters is how they are handled.
Check the business behind the person
Is the company registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission? Does it have a real address, a phone number that is answered and a website that works? Are the bank account details in the company’s name rather than a personal account? Are there honest reviews on Google? A freelancer without a registered company can still be excellent, but you should then be extra careful about contracts and ownership.
Start with a small paid trial
Before committing to a ₦5 million project, hire the partner for a small paid piece of work: a discovery workshop, a design sample, a small feature or a short audit of your current systems. This costs ₦50,000 to ₦300,000 and shows you how they communicate, how they handle deadlines and how they respond to feedback. It is the cheapest insurance you can buy. If you want help choosing a web developer in particular, read how to choose the right web developer in Abuja or Lagos.
Ask how they protect your data and your customers
Security is where cheap partners cut corners without telling you. Ask how passwords are stored, who can access your servers, how often backups run and where they are kept, and what they do if a customer’s data leaks. A serious partner will answer without fear. They will mention things like separate logins for each person, two-step verification, regular updates and encrypted payment handling through providers such as Paystack or Flutterwave. If the answer is “do not worry, it is safe”, ask again with more detail.
Questions to ask every partner
- Who will actually work on my project, and can I meet them?
- What is included in the price and what is not?
- Who will own the source code, the domain, the hosting and the data?
- How will you handle changes to the scope?
- How and how often will you update me on progress?
- What happens after launch: support hours, response time, monthly cost?
- What is your plan if you become unavailable for a long time?
- Can I speak to three clients, including one who has worked with you for more than two years?
- What is a similar project you did, and what would you do differently now?
- What security and backup practices do you follow?
Listen not only to what they answer, but to how quickly and clearly they answer. Long silences, defensive replies and vague promises are data.
Red flags I have seen in technology partners
After eight years, I can usually spot trouble in the first two conversations. Here are the warning signs that most often lead to failed projects.
A price far below everyone else
If three quotes are around ₦2 million and one is ₦400,000, the cheap one is not a bargain. Either they misunderstood the work, plan to charge for extras later, use a cheap template and call it custom, or will disappear when the money runs out. Ask them to explain exactly what is included and how they can do it for that price.
Guarantees that sound too good
“We will get you to number one on Google in one week.” “Your app will make you millions.” “Zero bugs guaranteed.” Nobody can promise these. Honest partners talk in ranges and probabilities, not guarantees. They describe what they will do, not what the market will do.
No written scope, or a vague one
A project with a fuzzy scope becomes a fight about what was promised. If the partner says “we will discuss as we go”, ask for a written one-to-three page scope before you pay. A serious partner will welcome it because it protects them too.
Unwillingness to hand over access
If a partner insists on registering your domain in their own name, hosting your site under their account or keeping the source code “until the final payment plus a fee”, you are being set up for dependency. The domain, hosting and code should be yours, or should be transferred without a fight.
Pressure to decide today
“This price is only valid till tonight.” “Two other clients are waiting for the same slot.” Good partners give you time to compare and think. Pressure is a tactic to stop you from checking.
One person who knows everything
If all knowledge sits in one head, you have a hidden risk. Ask what happens if that person is unavailable. A good answer includes documentation, a second developer who knows the system and access details stored safely.
Poor communication from the start
If they take four days to reply during the sales phase, when they want your money, imagine how they will reply after they have it. Communication habits rarely improve after payment.
Bad-mouthing previous clients
A partner who tells you long stories about “difficult clients” who “did not understand” may be hiding their own weaknesses. Every project has disagreements. A mature partner describes them fairly and focuses on lessons.
How much should a technology partner cost in Nigeria?
Price is not the main test of a good partner, but you still need to understand how pricing works so you can compare fairly. As at 2026, the naira figures below reflect what I see in Abuja, Lagos and other cities, and they change with the exchange rate and the seniority of the team.
Fixed price, time-and-materials or monthly retainer
| Pricing model | How it works | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed price | One price for a clearly written scope, paid in milestones | Websites, small apps, well-defined systems | Changes cost extra, partner may cut corners to protect margin |
| Time and materials | You pay for hours or days worked, often with a monthly cap | Projects where the scope will change, ongoing development | Needs trust and regular reports, costs can drift without a cap |
| Monthly retainer | A fixed monthly fee for support, maintenance and a set number of hours | Existing systems, websites, networks and IT support | Unclear hours, unused hours lost, no response-time promise |
| Hybrid | Fixed price for the build, then a retainer for support | Most SMEs, since it gives a clear start and steady help | Make sure the support plan is written into the contract |
Typical ranges for common needs
- Business website: about ₦150,000 to ₦1.2 million, depending on pages, design and features.
- Online store with payments: about ₦400,000 to ₦2.5 million.
- Custom web application or MVP: about ₦800,000 to ₦4 million for a first version.
- Mobile app: about ₦1.5 million to ₦6 million for a solid first release.
- CRM, ERP or inventory system: about ₦500,000 to ₦10 million, depending on modules and branches.
- Monthly support and maintenance: about ₦30,000 to ₦300,000 per month depending on the number of systems and response time.
- Office IT support retainer: about ₦50,000 to ₦400,000 per month depending on staff numbers and services.
What good value really looks like
Good value is not the lowest price. It is the lowest total cost over three years for a system that works. Compare quotes on: what is included, who does the work, warranty period after launch, support cost after launch, and what you own at the end. A ₦1.5 million system with three months of free fixes, clear documentation and a fair support plan is often cheaper than a ₦900,000 system with nothing after delivery.
Budget for the years after launch
A common rule I give clients is to expect 10 to 20 percent of the build cost each year for maintenance, security updates and small improvements. Plus hosting, domain and any software licences. If a partner says “no maintenance needed”, they are either selling a very simple site or being dishonest. Read my note on why every office needs an IT maintenance plan to see how a monthly plan protects you.
The contract: what must be written down
A contract is not a sign of mistrust. It is what lets two honest people stay friends when memory fades and circumstances change. It does not need to be 30 pages of legal language. It should be clear, fair and understandable to you. For large projects, ask a lawyer to review it.
| Clause | What it should say | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | A list of deliverables with acceptance rules, and a list of what is not included | Prevents arguments about what was promised |
| Timeline and milestones | Dates for each stage and what you must provide, such as content and approvals | Keeps both sides accountable |
| Payment schedule | Percentages tied to milestones, not calendar dates alone | You pay for progress you can see |
| Ownership | You own the code, design, content, domain, hosting accounts and data on full payment | Stops lock-in and hostage situations |
| Changes | How changes are requested, priced and approved in writing | Controls scope creep and surprise bills |
| Support and warranty | Free bug-fix period, response times, cost of ongoing support | Protects you after launch |
| Confidentiality and data | How your customer and business data is protected and who can access it | Protects your customers and your reputation |
| Handover and exit | Documentation, credentials and code delivered when the contract ends | Lets you leave without losing your system |
| Termination | How either side can end the contract, notice period and what is paid | Avoids messy fights if things go wrong |
Ownership is the clause that saves you
If you remember only one clause, remember ownership. Write that the domain is registered in your business name, the hosting account is under your email, the app store accounts belong to you and the source code is delivered to you. Partners may keep their own reusable tools and libraries, and that is normal. But your business logic, design and data must belong to you.
Be careful with “lifetime” and “unlimited” promises
“Lifetime hosting”, “unlimited revisions” and “free support forever” sound generous, but they are hard to keep and easy to break. Look for clear limits instead: three rounds of revisions, 60 days of free fixes, response within one working day. A clear limit is more honest than a big promise.
How to work well with your partner after signing
Even the best partner cannot succeed with a client who disappears, changes their mind daily or pays late. A partnership has two sides. Here is how I suggest you do your part.
Name one decision maker
Choose one person on your side who can answer questions and approve work. When five people give different feedback, projects slow down and costs rise. If you have a team, collect feedback and send one consolidated message.
Give feedback in writing and on time
Reply to questions within one working day where possible. Give clear, specific feedback: “the button on the checkout page should say Pay now, and the total should show in naira” is better than “make it nicer”. Keep a shared document of decisions. It saves you both when memory differs.
Ask for short, regular demos
A weekly ten-minute demo, in person or on a video call, keeps everyone honest. You see progress, catch wrong turns early and keep momentum. Avoid long silent periods followed by a big reveal. Big reveals are where nasty surprises live.
Test before you approve
Test on your own phone, on a slow network and with a real staff member. Try to break it. Use real data. Write down what fails and give the list to the partner. Approval is a serious step because it often triggers payment. Do not approve what you have not tried.
Handle disagreements early and calmly
Disagreements are normal. A feature turns out harder than expected, a deadline slips, or you feel the result is not what you imagined. Raise it the same week, in writing, with the facts. Ask what options exist: reduce scope, extend the timeline, or add budget. Most conflicts I have seen grew from silence, not from the original problem. A partner who welcomes hard conversations is worth keeping.
Pay fairly and on time
Good partners are often small teams who pay salaries from your milestone payments. If you delay payments without reason, quality and priority will suffer. If you have concerns about work, raise them clearly, and pay what is due for accepted milestones. Fairness builds loyalty, and loyalty is how you get help at 9pm when you need it.
Protecting your business for the long term
Even with a great partner, plan for the day you might need to change. Good habits cost very little and can save a business.
Keep a credentials and assets register
Create a simple, secure record of every system: domain registrar, hosting provider, email, payment gateway, app store accounts, social accounts, admin logins, who holds them and where recovery emails and phone numbers go. Store it in a password manager or a locked document that at least two trusted people can access. Tunde’s crisis would have been a phone call instead of a disaster if he had this register.
Insist on documentation
Ask for short documents: how the system is set up, how to back it up, how to restore it, how to add a user and how to renew the domain and hosting. Even three pages help a new developer take over in days instead of weeks. Good partners produce them naturally.
Back up outside your partner’s control
Keep at least one copy of your data and site backup in an account you own, not only on the partner’s server. Test the restore once a year. The idea is simple: if your partner vanished tomorrow, you could still bring the system back up.
Get a second opinion once a year
Once a year, ask another trusted professional to spend a few hours reviewing your systems: security, backups, performance and costs. It is not disloyal. It is due diligence, the same as an accountant reviewing your books. Good partners welcome it.
Write an exit plan on day one
It feels strange to plan the end of a relationship at the start, yet this is what mature businesses do. Write a half-page note listing what you would need to move to a new partner: code, database export, documents, logins and the names of anyone with special knowledge. Agree with your partner that they will provide these within 14 days of a written request. It takes ten minutes to write, and it removes the fear that keeps some owners trapped with a partner who is no longer good for them.
Renew and monitor the small things
Set reminders for domain, hosting and certificate expiry at least 60 days ahead. Expired domains and hosting are among the most common causes of avoidable downtime. Also monitor your website and key systems so you know when they fail before your customers tell you. If you would like someone to do this for you, my IT support for offices service includes exactly this kind of steady care.
A simple scorecard to compare your shortlist
When you have two or three candidates, emotions can take over. One is charming, one is cheaper, one has a fancy office. Use a scorecard to keep your head clear. Give each partner a score from 1 to 5 for each line, then multiply by the weight I suggest. Adjust the weights to your own priorities.
| Question | Weight | Partner A | Partner B | Partner C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understood my business and asked good questions | x3 | __ | __ | __ |
| Live work I could test, plus references who confirmed it | x3 | __ | __ | __ |
| Clear written scope, timeline and price | x2 | __ | __ | __ |
| Ownership of code, domain, hosting and data is clear | x3 | __ | __ | __ |
| Support plan after launch with response times | x2 | __ | __ | __ |
| Communication: speed, clarity and honesty | x2 | __ | __ | __ |
| Total cost over three years, not only the first invoice | x2 | __ | __ | __ |
| Continuity: team size, documentation, years in business | x2 | __ | __ | __ |
Fill it in with a colleague, not alone, and compare notes. The point is not the final number. The point is that it forces you to look at what matters instead of who was most persuasive in the meeting. If two partners score close, choose the one you would trust in a crisis.
Trust your gut, but verify it
If something feels off, do not ignore it. But do not let a good feeling replace checking either. I have seen very friendly partners fail and quiet ones deliver brilliantly. Use your gut to decide who to investigate further, and use evidence to decide who to hire.
When it is time to change your technology partner
Sometimes the partnership stops working. It might be slow response, repeated failures, a change in your needs or a relationship that has gone sour. Changing partners is disruptive but not disastrous when you prepare.
Signs it is time
- Response times have got worse for months, and promises are missed repeatedly.
- The same problems keep coming back and nobody finds the root cause.
- You discover security gaps, missing backups or poor practices.
- Prices rise without added value, or new invoices arrive for things you thought were covered.
- Your business has outgrown their skills, and they will not admit it or bring in help.
- They are reluctant to share access, documents or code.
How to leave without drama
First, collect what you own: domain, hosting logins, source code, database backups, documentation and admin accounts. If you have a credentials register, this takes an hour. If you do not, start with the domain registrar and hosting company, which will support the account owner. Second, tell the partner in writing, politely and clearly, with a notice period as your contract says. Third, ask for a handover session and a written handover. Fourth, hire a new partner and ask for a short audit of what you have before a big new project. Stay professional. The tech community in Nigeria is small, and reputations travel between Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt faster than you think.
What to do if the partner has already vanished
Do not panic. Check the domain registrar (a WHOIS lookup shows who holds a domain), contact the hosting company with proof of your business identity, and look for backups in your email and cloud drives. A capable developer can often rebuild access or recover a system, though it may cost time and money. It is painful but rarely the end. And you will never make that mistake again.
A pharmacy owner in Abuja once asked me, “Dan, why did you refuse the job when I offered ₦500,000 more?” I had told him his idea needed a smaller first step and cost less than he planned. I said, “Because I want to be your partner in three years, not just your developer today.” He is still my client. His stock system has grown from one branch to four, and every time we add something, we start with the same question: what is the smallest useful step? That is what a technology partner does. They protect your money as if it were their own.
Key takeaways
- A technology partner shares your problem and stays after launch. A vendor sells a product and moves on. Choose for years, not weeks.
- Pick the type first: freelancer, small agency, in-house developer or consultant-led team. Each has clear strengths and risks.
- Trustworthy partners ask about your business first, say no when needed, explain in plain language, admit mistakes and hand over documentation and access.
- Check real live work, call two or three past clients, verify the business and start with a small paid trial.
- Run from prices far below the rest, big guarantees, vague scope, pressure to sign today and any refusal to give you access or ownership.
- As at 2026, expect roughly ₦150,000 to ₦1.2 million for a business website, ₦800,000 to ₦4 million for a custom first version and 10 to 20 percent of build cost per year for maintenance.
- Put scope, milestones, payment, ownership, changes, support and exit in writing. Own your domain, hosting, code and data.
- Keep a credentials register, back up outside your partner’s control and review your systems with a second professional once a year.
Frequently asked questions
What is a technology partner?
A technology partner is a person or company that builds, runs and supports the systems your business depends on, such as your website, software, network and data. Unlike a one-time vendor, a partner stays involved after launch and shares responsibility for how the systems perform.
How do I choose a technology partner in Nigeria?
Start by writing down your problem and budget. Then shortlist two or three partners, look at real live work, speak to their past clients, compare written scopes and total three-year costs, and try a small paid project first. Choose the one who understood your business best and was most honest.
How much does it cost to hire a software developer or IT partner in Nigeria?
As at 2026, a business website costs about ₦150,000 to ₦1.2 million, a custom first version about ₦800,000 to ₦4 million, and monthly support about ₦30,000 to ₦300,000. Freelancers are usually cheaper than agencies, but consider continuity and support, not only price.
What are the red flags of a bad IT company?
Watch for prices far below others, guarantees such as number one on Google in a week, no written scope, pressure to pay today, refusal to give you domain and hosting access, one person who knows everything, and slow replies before you have even paid.
Who should own the source code and domain?
You should. The domain, hosting account, app store accounts, data and the code for your business logic should belong to your business, and this should be written in the contract. Partners may keep their own generic tools, which is normal.
Should I hire a freelancer or an agency?
A freelancer suits small, clear projects and tight budgets, while an agency offers team coverage and continuity at a higher price. Many businesses do well with a small consultant-led team. Whichever you choose, insist on written scope, milestones, ownership and documentation.
What should I do if my developer disappears?
Check who owns the domain and hosting, contact the hosting company with proof of your business identity, and look for backups. Then hire another developer to audit and recover the system. To avoid this in future, keep a credentials register and independent backups.
Next step: talk to a partner who will still be here in three years
If you are planning a new system, or you are stuck with one that was built badly, let us have an honest conversation. I will tell you what I would do in your position, what it should cost and where the risks are, even if the answer is that you do not need me. See how I work as a software developer in Nigeria, then book a free consultation or message me on WhatsApp from the site.
BSc Economist and software engineer with 8 years of experience. CTO / Team Lead at Xoftpro Smart Systems and founder of DannieSoft.
