Businesses across Africa face challenges managing payroll, especially in a landscape with different regulations, remote employees, and hybrid workplaces. About 80% of small and medium-sized businesses still use Excel and Google Sheets as they can’t afford or maintain complex payroll systems.
Here’s why: On-site third-party solutions offer limited features, while software designed for large companies can be expensive and difficult to use. Global companies like Rippling and Gusto have made payroll easier for international businesses, but they struggle to work well in Africa.


