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Hire a Freelance Data Scientist in Lagos, Nigeria

Looking for a data scientist who understands both global best practices and the Nigerian business context? I help Lagos-based e-commerce, fintech, and retail companies turn messy data into revenue-driving decisions, with transparent pricing in Naira or USD.

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Lagos-based, timezone-aligned (WAT)
Pricing in ₦ or $, you choose
Nigerian case studies: Jumia-style, fintech, retail
Pay in Naira (Bank Transfer, Flutterwave, Paystack)
WAT Timezone (9am-6pm Lagos Time)
Familiar with Nigerian Business Context
NDPR-Compliant Data Handling

Challenges for Nigerian Businesses I Solve

I specialize in data problems unique to the Nigerian and African e-commerce landscape.

"Our payment data is messy across Flutterwave, Paystack, bank transfers"

You're losing revenue insights because transaction data is scattered across multiple payment providers with inconsistent formats.

"Logistics and delivery data isn't connected to sales"

You can't see how delivery delays, GIG costs, or last-mile issues impact customer retention and repeat purchase rates.

"We don't have a data person who speaks both tech and business"

Your developers build models, your marketers want reports, but no one translates between them, so nothing gets used.

"International consultants don't understand Nigerian pricing or behavior"

Global best practices don't always apply to Nigerian customer psychology, payment preferences, or infrastructure constraints.

Services for Nigerian & African Businesses

Built for the realities of doing business in Nigeria, with global-quality execution.

E-Commerce Analytics for Nigerian Stores

Dashboard and analysis built for platforms popular in Nigeria: Shopify, WooCommerce, custom Laravel, even Instagram/WhatsApp sales.

  • Unified sales view: Jumia, Konga, own website, social sales
  • Payment reconciliation: Flutterwave, Paystack, bank transfers
  • Logistics impact analysis: how delivery performance affects retention
  • Local customer segmentation: by location, payment method, device

Fintech & Payments Analytics

Specialized analysis for Nigerian fintechs: transaction success rates, fraud patterns, user activation, and retention by product feature.

  • Payment success/failure root cause analysis
  • User journey mapping: sign-up → first transaction → repeat use
  • Fraud detection rule optimization for Nigerian patterns
  • Regulatory reporting automation (CBN, NDPR compliant)

Revenue Recovery & Churn Reduction

Stop losing customers and revenue silently. I build predictive models and targeted interventions that recover 15-30% of at-risk revenue.

  • Churn prediction models trained on Nigerian customer behavior
  • Cart abandonment recovery systems with local payment psychology
  • Customer lifetime value modeling with Naira-based pricing tiers
  • Retention playbooks that work for Nigerian market dynamics

Executive Dashboards (Power BI / Streamlit)

Clear, actionable dashboards that your leadership team will actually use, built in English, with metrics that matter to Nigerian businesses.

  • Real-time revenue, orders, and conversion tracking
  • Regional performance: Lagos, Abuja, PH, Ibadan breakdowns
  • Payment method performance: card, transfer, USSD, POS
  • Export to PDF/Excel for board meetings and investor updates

Transparent Pricing, Pay in ₦ or $

No hidden fees. No hourly surprises. Fixed-price projects with clear deliverables.

Starter Audit

Perfect for validating a data problem before committing to a full project.

₦250,000 or $300 USD
  • 1-hour discovery call
  • Data source audit & feasibility report
  • 3 prioritized recommendations
  • Fixed-price quote for next phase
  • Delivered in 5 business days
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Core Project

End-to-end solution for a specific business problem (churn, dashboard, segmentation).

₦1.2M - ₦3.5M or $1,500 - $4,500 USD
  • Full discovery & scoping session
  • Data cleaning, modeling, and analysis
  • Dashboard, model, or automation deliverable
  • Documentation + handover training
  • 2-4 weeks delivery timeline
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Retainer Partnership

Ongoing data support for growing teams who need a trusted expert on call.

₦400K/mo or $500/mo USD
  • 10 hours/month of data work
  • Priority Slack/WhatsApp support
  • Monthly strategy review call
  • Flexible scope: analysis, fixes, new features
  • Cancel anytime with 7 days notice
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All projects include NDPR-compliant data handling, clear ownership terms, and a 14-day post-delivery support window.

How We Work Together

A clear, predictable process designed for Nigerian business rhythms, no surprises.

1

WhatsApp Discovery Call (Free)

We chat on WhatsApp or Zoom for 30 minutes. You share your business challenge, I ask clarifying questions. No pitch, no obligation, just a conversation about your data.

2

Scope & Fixed-Price Quote

I review your data sources (Shopify, Paystack, Excel, SQL, whatever you have) and send a clear scope of work with a fixed-price quote in ₦ or $. You approve before we start.

3

Build in Sprints with Check-Ins

I work in 1-week sprints with weekly WhatsApp/Zoom updates. You see progress early, can request adjustments, and never wonder what I'm working on.

4

Handover with Training

You receive the final deliverable (dashboard, model, report) plus documentation and a 1-hour training session so your team can use it without depending on me.

5

Post-Launch Support

14 days of included support for questions or minor tweaks. Need more? We can discuss a retainer or project extension, no pressure.

Why Nigerian Clients Choose Me

I understand Nigerian payment flows (Paystack, Flutterwave, bank transfers)
I build for infrastructure realities: intermittent power, mobile-first users, data costs
I communicate clearly in English, with WhatsApp-first responsiveness
I respect NDPR and Nigerian data privacy expectations
I offer flexible payment: bank transfer, Flutterwave, Paystack, or USD
I'm based in Lagos, same timezone, no "waiting for US/EU to wake up"

Projects for Nigerian & African Businesses

Real results for businesses operating in the Nigerian context, click any to see the full case study.

Retail BI · Lagos-Based Client

Diagnosing a 90% Revenue Decline

Power BI dashboard that identified an 85% customer retention failure as the root cause of a catastrophic revenue collapse for a Nigerian electronics retailer.

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Fintech · Nigerian Banking App

Banking Customer Satisfaction Survey Analysis

Transformed a static survey into an interactive Power BI dashboard revealing ranked churn drivers by customer segment for a Lagos-based fintech.

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E-Commerce · Nigerian Fashion Brand

Cart Abandonment Recovery System

Built behavioral segmentation + email automation that recovered ₦18.5M in abandoned cart revenue in 90 days for a Lagos-based fashion e-commerce store.

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Common Questions from Nigerian Clients

Can I pay in Naira? What payment methods do you accept?
Yes, absolutely. I accept payment in Naira via bank transfer, Flutterwave, or Paystack. I also accept USD via Wise, PayPal, or direct bank transfer if you prefer. The project price is fixed in your chosen currency, no exchange rate surprises.
Do you sign NDAs and respect data privacy?
Yes. I'm happy to sign your NDA, and I always handle client data in compliance with Nigeria's NDPR (Nigeria Data Protection Regulation). Your data stays confidential, is used only for your project, and is deleted or returned upon completion unless you request otherwise.
What if my data is messy or in Excel files?
That's actually the norm, not the exception, especially in Nigerian businesses. I specialize in cleaning and structuring messy data from Excel, Google Sheets, PDFs, WhatsApp exports, and disparate systems. Part of every project includes data cleaning, so you don't need to have "perfect" data to start.
Can you work with my existing tools (Paystack, Flutterwave, Shopify, etc.)?
Yes. I have experience integrating with the most common tools used by Nigerian businesses: Paystack, Flutterwave, Monnify, Shopify, WooCommerce, Google Analytics, Meta Ads, and more. If you're using something else, just ask, I can likely connect to it via API or export.
How quickly can we start?
After our free discovery call, I can usually send a scope and quote within 24 hours. Once you approve and make the initial payment, I can start within 2-3 business days. Most Starter Audits are delivered within 5 business days; Core Projects take 2-4 weeks depending on scope.

Ready to Turn Your Data Into Decisions?

Let's Talk About Your Data Challenge

Tell me what business problem you're trying to solve. First call is free, no pitch, no obligation. Just a conversation about how data can drive your growth.

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Lagos-based · WAT timezone · Typically respond within 2 hours on WhatsApp · adeyemi@adediranadeyemi.com