Work remotely from Senegal.
Dakar is West Africa's most connected city — fast fiber, a growing coworking scene, and a cost of living that makes your remote salary go far. Here's how to set up your nomad base, legally and comfortably.
Digital Nomad Profile — Connectivity Stats Panel
| Stat label | Value |
|---|---|
| 4G coverage | 95% of Dakar |
| Home fiber speed | 30-100 Mbps via Orange Sonatel |
| SIM data cost | approx. 5 EUR for 20GB/month (Orange) |
| 5G availability | Almadies, Plateau, central Dakar — expanding in 2026 |
| Power cuts (délestage) | Occasional — always use generator-backed coworking or bring UPS |
Top coworking spaces
CTIC Dakar
Best overallPremier tech hub. Fast fiber, meeting rooms, startup community. Plateau district.
Jokkolabs
Community vibePan-African network space. Flexible memberships. Located in the Almadies area.
Dakar Innovation Hub
Budget-friendlyAffordable day passes, reliable connection and a central location for remote workers.
Your profile checklist
Tick items as you complete them
Phase 1: Before departure
Weeks -2 to 0
Phase 2: First Week
Days 1 – 7
Phase 3: Settled nomad life
Week 2 Onwards
Curated guides
Concierge recommendation — Starter pack
Product designer from Berlin, 4 months in Dakar: ‘I had spent 3 weeks researching Dakar online and still felt lost. One call with Visene and I had a neighborhood, a coworking space, and a furnished apartment lined up before I landed.’
Alex T.
Berlin, remote worker
Solo or first visit
€150
One-time
Perfect for solo planning their first move to Senegal.
- Orientation call (45 min)
- Personalised checklist
- Key contacts
