Oyster HR
Hire full-time employees anywhere without a local entity
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.
Best for
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.
Alternatives
Deel, Workpay, SeamlessHR