You've heard of Dubai. You've heard of Rwanda. But Not This
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Trivia Question❓Senegal uses the West African CFA franc, whose fixed peg to the euro has held rock-steady since 1999 but at exactly what rate are 1 euro and CFA francs exchanged, a number that has been locked in without a single adjustment for over two decades? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Hello borderless souls,
Everyone on this list has heard of Dubai. Most of you have now heard of Rwanda. Almost none of you have seriously considered Senegal, on the westernmost point of mainland Africa, a seven-hour flight from New York with no jet lag, a currency pegged to the euro, and the lowest inflation rate on the continent.
Let's dig in! |
Dakar is fast becoming a top destination for digital nomads, and the city's famous Teranga spirit of hospitality makes that reputation easy to understand.
While Senegal lacks a dedicated remote work visa, most nationalities enter visa-free for 90 days, with residence permits available for longer stays.
The economics are hard to ignore.
Inflation sat near 1.2 percent in 2025, and the CFA franc's fixed euro rate eliminates exchange risk for European earners, one of Dakar's most underrated financial advantages.
A comfortable monthly lifestyle runs between $1,200 and $2,500, with central apartments from just $550.
More than 80 co-working spaces now serve the city, with hot desks in Almadies from under $10 a day.
Blaise Diagne International Airport connects directly to Paris, New York, and over 30 African capitals, keeping nomads genuinely well-connected.
Stable currency, low inflation, and a culture built to welcome strangers Dakar's case for remote workers has never been stronger. Read More... |
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