Claude Code developer · Nigeria

Claude Code Expert Developer in Nigeria

Claude Code developer available across Nigeria. I use Anthropic's AI as a code generation engine, not a substitute for engineering judgement.

Claude Code writes Firebase function templates, Flutter widget scaffolding, REST client logic. I decide the architecture, audit every authentication flow, and implement the business rules that separate your app from the competition. Lagos fintech ecosystem, Abuja enterprise clients, Port Harcourt logistics platforms: I ship code that works under African connectivity constraints.

Nigeria's tech market is Africa's largest. Flutterwave and Paystack proved Nigerian engineers can build for global scale. I deliver apps that handle intermittent networks, multiple payment rails, and regulatory complexity without breaking.

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Transparent rates. Pay in Naira or EUR.

Fixed scope, milestone-based payment. 30% upfront, balance on delivery. Naira invoices available for Nigerian companies.

Phase 01

MVP sprint

₦19,500,000
  • Claude Code workflow setup
  • Flutter + Firebase architecture
  • Auth, payment gateway, offline sync
  • 4 weeks delivery, 2 revisions included
  • Source code ownership from day one
Phase 02

Full app

₦39,000,000
  • Production app with admin panel
  • iOS + Android release builds
  • Analytics, push notifications, deep links
  • 8-10 weeks delivery, unlimited revisions during dev
  • Play Store and App Store submissions
Phase 03

Security audit

₦6,500,000
  • Authentication flow review
  • Firestore rules penetration test
  • API surface hardening
  • Written report with reproduction steps and fixes
  • One week turnaround
Phase 04

App marketing

₦13,000,000
  • Organic TikTok strategy for Nigeria + diaspora
  • 15-20 short-form videos per month
  • Hashtag research, trend jacking, localization
  • Meta ads setup if organic traction confirms PMF
  • Monthly performance report

What I build with Claude Code in Nigeria.

Fintech MVPs with multiple payment rails

Claude Code generates Paystack and Flutterwave SDK boilerplate in minutes. I add the retry logic, webhook verification, and transaction reconciliation that prevent money from vanishing into pending states.

Lagos fintech moves fast. I deliver testable payment flows in weeks, not quarters.

Offline-first apps for unreliable networks

Claude Code scaffolds Firestore offline persistence and local SQLite caching. I tune the conflict resolution, implement exponential backoff, and design UI states that don't confuse users when connectivity drops mid-transaction.

Nigerian users expect apps to work on Edge. I make sure yours does.

Enterprise dashboards with role-based access

Claude Code writes the initial Firestore security rules and admin CRUD panels. I add the audit logs, IP whitelisting for sensitive operations, and session management that enterprise clients in Abuja actually require before signing contracts.

One audit found a client's previous contractor left admin endpoints wide open. I closed three privilege escalation paths in 48 hours. For a detailed case study, see my AI app security work.

Claude Code writes structure. I own the decisions.

<p>Claude Code handles repetitive patterns. I validate every architectural choice, run manual security reviews on authentication surfaces, and implement the domain logic that makes your product defensible.</p><p>The AI doesn't decide if your Firestore rules are too permissive. I do.</p>

bash
$ claude-code "Audit the Firestore rules in firestore.rules.
  Find any collection readable without auth.
  Fix each rule to require authentication.
  Add rate limiting on the leads collection.
  Run firebase deploy --only firestore:rules when done."

> Reading firestore.rules...
> Found 2 collections with public read: analytics_events, settings
> Patching rules... Done.
> Deploying... ✓ Rules updated.

Why hire me instead of an agency or a marketplace dev?

Lagos agencyUpwork devHugo + Claude Code
MVP delivery time 12-16 weeks 8-12 weeks 4-6 weeks
Claude Code integration None, manual coding only Copy-paste without audits Systematic, validated workflow
Security audits included Add-on service, ₦8M+ Not offered Built into every delivery
Firestore rules review Junior dev writes them Copied from tutorials Penetration-tested before deploy
Offline sync for Nigeria networks Extra sprint, ₦3-5M Not implemented Standard in every build
Code ownership Yours after final payment Immediate Immediate, Git from day one

Common questions about Claude Code development in Nigeria.

Why use Claude Code instead of hiring a traditional Flutter developer in Lagos?

Claude Code eliminates 60% of the grunt work: Firebase setup, widget boilerplate, API client generation, state management wiring. A traditional dev in Lagos spends three weeks building what Claude Code scaffolds in three hours.

I use that time savings to focus on security audits, offline sync tuning, and business logic. You get a better app, faster, for less money.

The AI writes structure. I write the code that makes your app different from the competition.

Can Claude Code handle Paystack and Flutterwave integrations for Nigerian payments?+

Yes. Claude Code generates the initial SDK wrappers, webhook handlers, and transaction models. I add retry logic for failed charges, implement idempotency keys to prevent double-debits, and write the reconciliation queries your finance team needs.

Nigerian payment rails are messy. Card declines, bank transfer delays, USSD timeouts: I've handled all of them in production. Claude Code gives me a head start. Experience ensures it works under load.

Do you travel to Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt for projects?+

No. I work remotely from Tbilisi. Video calls, Slack, shared Figma boards, and live Firebase console sessions cover 99% of collaboration needs.

If you need someone on-site in Nigeria, I'm not the right fit. If you need fast delivery, clean code, and an engineer who responds in your timezone, I am.

What happens if Claude Code generates code that breaks in production?+

I catch it before deploy. Every Claude Code output goes through manual review: architecture validation, security audit, unit tests, integration tests, and a staging environment that mirrors prod configuration.

If a bug slips through, I fix it under the original contract. No upsell, no blame-shifting. I own the code quality, whether the AI wrote the first draft or I did.

Can you convert an existing Flutter app to use Claude Code for faster feature development?+

Yes, but only if the existing codebase is clean. Claude Code accelerates development on well-architected projects. It multiplies tech debt on messy ones.

I start with a 2-hour audit. If your app has inconsistent state management, missing tests, or hardcoded API keys, I'll recommend a refactor sprint before integrating Claude Code into the workflow.

Garbage in, faster garbage out. I won't sell you a workflow that makes your codebase worse.

Get a free project estimate within 48 hours.

<p>Tell me what you're building. I'll send you a fixed-price quote, a realistic timeline, and a sample architecture doc so you know exactly what you're buying.</p><p>No sales call required. No 'discovery phase' upsell. Just a straight answer.</p>

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