Identify and document multiple feasible solutions that address the discovered problems before selecting a final project path.
Problem Recap
Our Problem Statement:
Thousands of skilled Nigerians both digital talents (designers, developers, marketers) and non-digital artisans (plumbers, hairstylists, tailors, electricians) struggle to find consistent work because they lack visibility, trust, and direct access to clients. Existing platforms focus mainly on digital skills, leaving non-digital skilled workers behind. As a result, many skilled individuals remain unemployed or underpaid, despite having valuable abilities.
Solution Brainstorming
Brainstorming Session Notes
Date: 8th November 2025
Participants: Ayomi, Ojeh, Usman, Tobi, Darhud
Duration: 2 hours
Ideas generated: 4
Opportunity Areas Opportunity 1: Unified Talent Marketplace A single platform for both digital and non-digital skilled Nigerians. Opportunity 2: Skill Assessment & Verification TechKR SkillCheck: Talent must pass our skill test with at least 80%
Badge awarded
Increases trust
Opportunity 3: Affordable Pricing Model $10/hour base rate for digitally skilled individual, fair to local prices Flexible for artisans ( negotiation between talent and client) Opportunity 4: Job Category Expansion Tech skills
Creative skills
Craft-based skills
Local services
Home repairs
Beauty and grooming
Freelancing
Micro tasks
Opportunity 5: Talent & Client Dashboards Talents see: Completed jobs
Earnings
Ratings
Tipping amounts
Pending jobs
Clients see: Talent history
Previously hired workers
Budget tracking
Job records Opportunity 7: Local Discovery System Clients find artisans by: Location
State
Skill type
Price range
Opportunity 8: 16% Commission Model Each job completed gives TechKR 16% ( 8% from client, 8% from talent on every completed transaction.
Final Proposed Solution Build TechKR, a talent–client marketplace built specifically for skilled Nigerians, where digital and non-digital workers can find jobs, get verified, build trust, earn consistently, and connect with global and local clients at fair rates.
Why this opportunity is worth building Addresses unemployment at the root
Gives artisans & digital talents equal opportunity
Builds trust using verification
Provides income stability
Helps clients find affordable, skilled workers
Scalable across Africa
Creates a circular economy of skills, jobs, and income
Market Opportunities
- Nigeria has millions of skilled individuals that are unemployed
- The global freelance market is a massive and rapidly growing sector, valued at around $6.26 trillion in 2023, with projections to reach approximately $24.78 trillion by 2032, driven by remote work, digital platforms, and demand for flexible talent across industries like IT, marketing, and design. This enormous market encompasses a significant portion of the global workforce, offering businesses cost-effective access to specialized skills.
Next Steps
- Document the journey and reflections: Journey Stories
- Build and document final solution: Final Solution
Last updated: 17/12/2025