Working remotely from Ethiopia: what to check before you accept
Remote roles with companies abroad are one of the best ways to grow your career without leaving home. They also come with questions that local jobs do not. Here is what to ask before you accept an offer.
How will you be employed?
Ask whether you will be a contractor or an employee through an employer of record. Each option changes how tax, pension and leave work, so make sure you understand which one you are signing.
How and when will you be paid?
Confirm the currency, the payment method, the day of the month and who pays the transfer fees. Get it in writing.
What hours are expected?
A team in California is ten or eleven hours behind Addis Ababa. Agree the hours you need to overlap with your team before you start, not after.
- Contract type and who employs you
- Currency, payment date and fees
- Overlap hours with the team
- Equipment and internet allowance
- Leave and public holidays
Set up for reliable work
A backup internet connection and a quiet place to take calls matter more than any tool. Many remote workers in Addis Ababa keep a mobile data plan as a backup to their home connection.
Every remote role on HireHabesha is posted by our team, and we check the company before it goes live.