Why should only corporations get to outsource to cheaper labor markets?
Hey everyone,
Some things about me: I live in Ethiopia. I graduated from university with a computer science and engineering degree. I was working for a US-based company that outsources jobs from big AI companies. I worked for the company from the days of Python integration to AI until Agentic capabilities. But now the jobs have dried up.
Here in Ethiopia, there are a lot of talented workers who speak English very well, but the pay here is very bad.
I am looking for feedback on a business model I am planning. The idea is to create an agency that matches Overemployed (OE) tech workers with qualified local developers in Ethiopia to act as their "ghostwriters" or subcontractors. The agency would provide the infrastructure (like proxies or remote access software) to maintain data security and location consistency. Once the client trains the sub-contractor, the local worker takes over the day-to-day tasks, allowing the original employee to scale up their OE contract volume or reclaim their time.
The logic is straightforward: if US corporations can outsource to developing countries for cheaper labor, why can't individual remote workers do the same to achieve financial freedom? In theory, it’s a win-win: the OE worker gets passive income, the local developer gets paid significantly more than the local market rate, and the employer gets the deliverables.
I am planning to scale this model up. What are the main roadblocks you see here? I would appreciate any feedback on the logistics, risks, or overall viability of this idea. Thanks in advance.