Before the end of 2025, Cavista Technologies, the largest employer of software developers in Nigeria with a significant base in Lagos, intends to increase the number of Nigerian engineers working for the company by about 30%.
The action is a part of a larger plan to scale innovation delivery for clients in Nigeria and abroad, increase its capacity, and broaden its technological stack.
In an interview with The PUNCH, Oye Morakinyo, the general manager of Cavista Technologies, revealed this, stating that the hiring drive will expand knowledge in fields like full-stack programming, Python, Android, and iOS.
According to Morakinyo, “before the end of 2025, we will have a nearly 30% increase in the strength of our software engineering team.” “As we increase the number of full-stack engineers, we’re also broadening our technological mix to include more expertise in Python, Android, and iOS programming.”
Part of Cavista Holdings, Cavista Technologies started operations in Nigeria in 2019. Its headquarters are in Dallas, Texas, and it also has locations in India and the Philippines.
The company provides IT, consulting, and software development services to customers in the fintech, healthcare, hotel, and agricultural industries.
It is closely associated with PayZeep, a digital payments and merchant services platform, and is a major technological partner of Axxess, a world leader in home healthcare technology.
With more than 200 full-time engineers working in Nigeria, the company provides software solutions to clients in the US and Nigeria in the fields of home healthcare, finance, hospitality, and agriculture.
Cavista uses structured feedback mechanisms, career growth opportunities, competitive pay, and a collaborative culture to retain top people.
“At Cavista Technologies, we aim to recruit the most talented individuals, provide them with the necessary tools, and foster their professional development,” Morakinyo stated.
He continued by saying that although the company has not been exempt from the current “japa” trend, which sees talented Nigerians depart the nation for employment or studies elsewhere, business continuity has been maintained by prudent personnel management.
Beyond hiring, Cavista is dedicated to developing local talent. The company has been hosting yearly university hackathons for the past three years, aiming to attract students from universities including Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State University, and the University of Lagos.
These gatherings emphasise practical problem-solving, particularly in the fields of smart automation and health technology, which frequently incorporate AI-powered advancements.
“Our hackathon events produced some of the top talent we’ve hired,” he stated. “They have performed remarkably well on the team.”
The company’s pragmatic approach to innovation is demonstrated by the third hackathon, which attracted hundreds of participants and produced AI-assisted solutions such customized skincare applications for identifying and treating skin issues, which ended in early 2025.
In order to expedite clinical workflows and decision-making in home healthcare, the firm recently partnered with its international partner Axxess to create “Axxess Intelligence,” an AI-powered feature integrated into an electronic medical records system.
According to Morakinyo, Cavista’s approach to product creation is heavily reliant on artificial intelligence.
According to Morakinyo, “AI integration is integral in our feature deliveries.” “It’s a component of how we offer our clients more intelligent, scalable solutions.”
Cavista has not been immune to the larger trend of Nigerian IT talent moving overseas in pursuit of opportunities, despite significant retention measures that include competitive pay, career pathing, and a collaborative work culture.
According to a Phillips Consulting survey titled “A New World Order: Shifting Paradigms in Addressing the Brain Drain,” 52% of Nigerian professionals said they were thinking about quitting their jobs and relocating overseas within the next year.
No industry, in my opinion, has been immune to the effects of the “leaving the country” phenomenon. We’ve made efforts to maintain business continuity, but a few engineers have left to pursue their jobs or continue their education,” Morakinyo added.
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