Hire virtual assistants in Africa from $400/month
English-fluent VAs from Uganda and Kenya, screened with AI-scored assessments and video interviews. Shortlist in 48 hours. Pay only when you hire.
Request a VA shortlist for freeWhat an African VA can take off your plate
Inbox and calendar
Email triage, scheduling, meeting prep, follow-ups.
Research and data
Lead lists, market research, competitor tracking, spreadsheets.
Operations admin
Order processing, CRM updates, invoicing, travel booking.
Customer messages
First-line replies on email, chat, and social DMs.
Content support
Formatting posts, uploading to CMS, basic image edits.
E-commerce back office
Product listings, inventory updates, returns handling.
How VA rates compare by region
Full-time monthly rates you pay the assistant directly. Our detailed breakdown: Uganda vs Philippines VA rates.
| Region | Full-time rate |
|---|---|
| East Africa (via ProGigFinder) | $400-600/mo |
| Philippines | $700-1,100/mo |
| Eastern Europe | $1,200-2,000/mo |
| US / UK | $2,500-4,500/mo |
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Get placement options and pricingFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a virtual assistant in Africa?+
Full-time virtual assistants from Uganda and Kenya typically cost $400 to $600 per month, paid directly to the assistant. ProGigFinder charges a one-time placement fee of 50% of one month’s pay, only if you hire. That is 40-60% below typical Philippines rates and a fraction of US or UK rates.
Do African virtual assistants speak good English?+
Yes. English is the official language of education and business in Uganda and Kenya, so candidates have used it daily since primary school. Every shortlisted candidate also passes an AI-scored English assessment and records a video introduction so you can judge for yourself before interviewing.
What timezone do they work in?+
East Africa Time (UTC+3). That fully overlaps the European workday and covers US East Coast mornings, so you can work with your assistant in real time instead of exchanging overnight messages.
How fast can I hire?+
You submit a short request describing the role, hours, and budget. Within 48 hours you receive a shortlist of up to 3 vetted candidates with CVs, assessment scores, and video intros. Most clients interview and hire within a week.
What if the assistant does not work out?+
You get a free replacement within 30 days. Tell us what went wrong and we send a new shortlist at no extra cost.
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Two minutes now, up to 3 vetted candidates in your inbox within 48 hours. See how the full process works.
