L

LemFi

Money Transfers

Built for African immigrants: send money home and hold several currencies, including GBP, CAD, USD and EUR, in one app.

United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Europe

T

Taptap Send

Money Transfers

Send money to mobile money wallets and bank accounts in dozens of African countries, usually within minutes.

United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, United States

W

Western Union

Money Transfers

One of the oldest names in money transfer. Send online, in the app or at agent locations, for bank deposit, mobile money or cash pickup across Africa.

Available worldwide

R

Remitly

Money Transfers

App-based transfers to bank accounts, mobile money and cash pickup in many African countries, with a faster Express option.

United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Europe

W

WorldRemit

Money Transfers

Send to 130+ countries by bank deposit, mobile money, cash pickup or home delivery, and top up airtime too.

Available worldwide

S

Sendwave

Money Transfers

Simple app for sending money to mobile wallets and bank accounts in many African countries.

United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe

W

Wise

Money Transfers

Transfers at the mid-market exchange rate with the fee shown upfront, plus a multi-currency account for holding and spending money abroad.

Available worldwide

N

NALA

Money Transfers

Fast transfers to mobile money and bank accounts in East and West Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria.

United States, United Kingdom, Europe

A

Afriex

Money Transfers

Fast transfers between North America, Europe and many African countries, including sending between African countries.

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe

A

Africhange

Money Transfers

Transfers from Canada, the UK and Australia to Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, with wallets in several currencies.

Canada, United Kingdom, Australia

M

MoneyGram

Money Transfers

Send online or from thousands of agent locations for bank deposit, mobile wallet or cash pickup in most African countries.

Available worldwide

R

Ria Money Transfer

Money Transfers

Global transfer network with app, online and in-store sending and cash pickup at thousands of locations.

Available worldwide

X

Xoom

Money Transfers

PayPal’s international transfer service for sending from the US to bank accounts, cash pickup and mobile wallets.

United States

P

Paysend

Money Transfers

Card-to-card and account transfers to many countries, including several in Africa.

Available worldwide

M

Mukuru

Money Transfers

Popular for sending to Southern and East Africa, including Zimbabwe, Malawi and Kenya, with cash collection and wallet options.

United Kingdom

S

Small World

Money Transfers

Money transfers from the UK and Europe with bank, cash pickup and mobile money payouts in many African countries.

United Kingdom, Europe

A

ACE Money Transfer

Money Transfers

Sends to many African countries by bank deposit, cash pickup and mobile wallet.

United Kingdom, Europe, United States, Canada, Australia

R

Rebtel

Calling Home

International calling with low rates to African mobiles and landlines. Calls connect even when the person you call has no internet.

Available worldwide

T

Talk360

Calling Home

Call any phone in Africa from the app at low per-minute rates, and send airtime top-ups.

Available worldwide

B

Boss Revolution

Calling Home

Calling and mobile top-up app with country-by-country rates to Africa.

United States, United Kingdom, Australia

D

Ding

Calling Home

Send airtime and data top-ups to phones in more than 150 countries, delivered in seconds.

Available worldwide

R

Recharge.com

Calling Home

Buy airtime, data bundles and gift cards online for family back home.

Available worldwide

G

Grey

Banking & Finance

Foreign accounts in USD, GBP and EUR for Africans to receive international payments and convert to local currency.

Available worldwide

N

Nova Credit

Banking & Finance

Lets newcomers use credit history from home, including Nigeria and Kenya, when applying for some credit cards, loans and rentals.

United States, United Kingdom, Canada

R

Raenest

Banking & Finance

Formerly Geegpay. USD, GBP and EUR accounts and cards for African freelancers, remote workers and businesses.

Available worldwide

C

Cleva

Banking & Finance

A US dollar account for Africans to receive payments from abroad and convert to naira.

Available worldwide

L

Leatherback

Banking & Finance

Multi-currency accounts for people and businesses moving money between Africa, the UK, Canada and beyond.

United Kingdom, Canada

P

Payoneer

Banking & Finance

Receive payments from international clients and marketplaces, and withdraw to local bank accounts in many African countries.

Available worldwide

R

Revolut

Banking & Finance

Digital banking app with multi-currency accounts, cards and international transfers.

United Kingdom, Europe, United States, Australia

M

Monzo

Banking & Finance

UK app bank that newcomers can often open with a passport and a UK address.

United Kingdom

S

Self

Banking & Finance

Credit-builder loans and cards to help newcomers start a US credit history.

United States

P

PiggyVest

Banking & Finance

Nigerian savings and investment app with automatic saving and fixed plans. Useful if you keep a Nigerian bank account.

Available worldwide

C

Cowrywise

Banking & Finance

Save and invest in Nigeria through mutual funds and savings plans, managed from your phone.

Available worldwide

U

USCIS

Immigration

Official US government site for green cards, citizenship, work permits, forms, fees and case status.

United States

A

Absa Uganda Diaspora Banking

Banks Back Home

Ugandans abroad can open an Absa Flexi Account online with a valid ID and a passport photo, and manage it from anywhere.

Available worldwide

F

FirstBank Diaspora Account

Banks Back Home

Open a FirstBank naira or domiciliary account from abroad through the diaspora banking service, sending your forms and notarised ID and proof of address online.

Available worldwide

G

GTBank Non-Resident Nigerian Account

Banks Back Home

Register for a Non-Resident BVN and open a naira, dollar or euro GTBank account without travelling to Nigeria. Some documents need to be notarised where you live.

Available worldwide

K

KCB Diaspora Account

Banks Back Home

Kenyans abroad can apply for a KCB diaspora account remotely with a Kenyan ID or passport, KRA PIN and proof of address abroad, then bank in the KCB app.

Available worldwide

N

NCBA Diaspora Banking

Banks Back Home

Kenyans abroad can open an NCBA account through a fully digital journey, then save, invest and swap currencies in the NCBA Now app.

Available worldwide

U

UBA Diaspora Account

Banks Back Home

Nigerians and other Africans abroad can open a UBA account online from anywhere: fill in the form, upload ID, proof of address and proof of income, and get your account number by email.

Available worldwide

U

UK Visas and Immigration

Immigration

Official UK government guidance on visas, settlement, citizenship and fees.

United Kingdom

Z

ZB Bank Digital Account

Banks Back Home

Open a Zimbabwean ZB Bank account online with a selfie and an ID upload. Built for remote and diaspora customers.

Available worldwide

I

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Immigration

Official Canadian government site for visas, permanent residence, citizenship and application status.

Canada

A

Australian Department of Home Affairs

Immigration

Official Australian site for visas, citizenship and checking your visa details.

Australia

B

Boundless

Immigration

Helps families prepare US marriage green card, citizenship and other applications, with independent attorney review.

United States

C

CitizenPath

Immigration

Low-cost online help preparing common USCIS forms such as citizenship and green card renewal.

United States

I

Immigration Advocates Network Legal Directory

Immigration

Search free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services near you in the US.

United States

V

VFS Global

Immigration

Handles visa applications, appointments and biometrics for many governments around the world.

Available worldwide

N

Nigeria Passport Portal

Immigration

Official Nigeria Immigration Service portal to apply for or renew a Nigerian passport, including at missions abroad.

Available worldwide

G

Ghana Passport Office

Immigration

Official portal to apply for or renew a Ghanaian passport, including from abroad.

Available worldwide

K

Kenya eCitizen

Immigration

Official portal for Kenyan government services, including passport applications, from anywhere in the world.

Available worldwide

S

South Africa Home Affairs

Immigration

Passports, IDs and civic services for South Africans, including those living abroad.

Available worldwide

G

Google Flights

Travel

Compare flights to Africa across airlines, see flexible dates and set price alerts.

Available worldwide

W

Wakanow

Travel

African online travel agency for flights, hotels and holiday packages, with offices in Africa and the UK.

Available worldwide

T

Travelstart

Travel

Flight booking site founded in Africa, covering routes to and within the continent.

Available worldwide

E

Ethiopian Airlines

Travel

Africa’s largest airline network, connecting North America, Europe and Asia to dozens of African cities through Addis Ababa.

Available worldwide

K

Kenya Airways

Travel

Flies to Nairobi from Europe, North America and Asia, with connections across Africa.

Available worldwide

R

RwandAir

Travel

Rwanda’s airline, with flights from London and other cities to Kigali and onward across Africa.

Available worldwide

R

Royal Air Maroc

Travel

Connects North America and Europe to West and Central Africa through Casablanca.

Available worldwide

A

Air Peace

Travel

Nigerian airline with direct flights between London Gatwick and Lagos, plus a wide network within Nigeria and West Africa.

United Kingdom

A

Airalo

Travel

Buy an eSIM for mobile data before you fly home, so you are connected the moment you land.

Available worldwide

C

Coursera

Education

Online courses, certificates and degrees from universities and companies to build new skills and grow your career.

Available worldwide

W

World Education Services (WES)

Education

Credential evaluation so your African degrees and transcripts are recognised by employers, schools and licensing bodies.

United States, Canada

M

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Education

Scholarships for young Africans at partner universities in Africa and around the world.

Available worldwide

C

Chevening Scholarships

Education

UK government scholarships for one-year master’s degrees, open to applicants from many African countries.

United Kingdom

M

MPOWER Financing

Education

Student loans for international students in the US and Canada, with no cosigner or collateral.

United States, Canada

P

Prodigy Finance

Education

Loans for international master’s students based on future earning potential, with no cosigner.

Available worldwide

D

Duolingo

Education

Free language app with courses including Swahili and Zulu. A fun way for children growing up abroad to learn.

Available worldwide

U

uTalk

Education

Language app covering many African languages, including Yoruba and Igbo, with native-speaker audio.

Available worldwide

K

Kasahorow

Education

Free dictionaries and learning resources for dozens of African languages.

Available worldwide

T

Tokunbo Central Jobs

Careers

Jobs from employers who value the African diaspora, plus a free resume builder and job alerts.

Available worldwide

J

Jobberman

Careers

One of the largest job sites for Nigeria and Ghana. Useful if you are thinking about moving back home.

Available worldwide

F

Fuzu

Careers

Jobs, career advice and courses for East Africa.

Available worldwide

B

BrighterMonday

Careers

Job site for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Available worldwide

O

OjaExpress

Shopping & Shipping

Delivery from African and Caribbean grocery stores in parts of the US, so you can get the ingredients you miss.

United States

G

GIG Logistics

Shopping & Shipping

Ships parcels from the UK and US to Nigeria and other African countries, with tracking and doorstep delivery.

United Kingdom, United States

D

DHL Express

Shopping & Shipping

Express international shipping to and from every African country.

Available worldwide

J

Jumia

Shopping & Shipping

Large African online marketplace. Order items for family in Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco and more.

Available worldwide

K

Konga

Shopping & Shipping

Nigerian online marketplace for electronics, groceries and gifts delivered to family.

Available worldwide

C

Chowdeck

Shopping & Shipping

Food and grocery delivery in Nigerian cities. Send a meal to family back home.

Available worldwide

G

Glovo

Shopping & Shipping

Delivery of food, groceries and more in several African cities.

Available worldwide

A

Africanews

News & Entertainment

Pan-African news in English and French, with live coverage from across the continent.

Available worldwide

B

BBC News Africa

News & Entertainment

African news, analysis and features from the BBC.

Available worldwide

T

TechCabal

News & Entertainment

News on African tech, startups and fintech, including the apps the diaspora uses.

Available worldwide

O

OkayAfrica

News & Entertainment

African music, culture, film, fashion and politics.

Available worldwide

A

Afrocritik

News & Entertainment

Reviews and news on African film, music, books and culture.

Available worldwide

B

Boomplay

News & Entertainment

Music streaming app with a huge catalogue of African music.

Available worldwide

A

Audiomack

News & Entertainment

Free music streaming popular with African artists, from Afrobeats to gospel.

Available worldwide

I

iROKOtv

News & Entertainment

Streaming service for Nollywood films and series.

Available worldwide

T

Tokunbo Central Community

Community

Ask questions, share what you know and connect with Africans around the world.

Available worldwide

A

African Diaspora Network

Community

Nonprofit connecting African diaspora entrepreneurs, investors and leaders with opportunities in Africa.

United States

A

AFFORD

Community

UK charity helping the African diaspora support jobs, enterprise and development in Africa.

United Kingdom

A

AfroTech

Community

Community, news and a yearly conference for Black professionals in tech.

United States