$100B+
Annual diaspora remittances to Africa
70%
Of projects face delays or budget overruns
24/7
Digital monitoring now possible
One platform, five ways to build
Clients, contractors, interior designers, inspectors and suppliers — each role has its own journey, tools and dedicated space.
Click a profile to explore it
You are building in Africa — on site or from abroad. Keep full control from the first idea to key handover: verified experts, live tracking and secured payments.
Launch offer: 0% platform commission — you pay the project amount, nothing more.
Your journey, step by step
- 1Create your project with the guided wizard
- 2Find verified experts — or invite your own contractor
- 3Compare quotes and sign digitally
- 4Track progress live: photos, videos, independent inspections
- 5Release milestone payments only when you approve
- All in one place — transparent and secure.
Build remotely in 3 simple steps
Create Your Project
Define scope, budget, and milestones with our guided wizard.
Find or Invite Experts
Browse our verified marketplace or invite your own contractor to manage the project on DiasporaBuild.
Track Progress Live
Monitor with photos, videos, and inspection reports.
Your construction site, under control from anywhere
DiasporaBuild is the construction management platform that lets the African diaspora build back home from abroad: verified contractors and architects, remote site monitoring with photos and inspections, secure milestone-based payments, AI-generated architectural plans and building materials delivered by local suppliers — in Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and across Africa.
About DiasporaBuild secure milestone payments and verified professionals
DiasporaBuild is an innovative platform...
Verified Experts
All professionals undergo thorough document verification.
Real-Time Monitoring
Daily photo/video updates at every construction stage.
Independent Inspections
Third-party inspectors validate quality before payment.
Milestone Payments
Funds held securely and released on your approval.
Documented Proof
Immutable audit trail for complete transparency.
Dispute Resolution
Fair mediation process protecting all parties.
What Our Clients Say
Real stories from diaspora families who trusted us with their construction projects.
"DiasporaBuild allowed me to follow every step of my family home construction from Paris. The inspectors' photos and videos reassured me enormously. My house is now finished and it's exactly what I wanted!"
Marie-Claire D.
Diaspora Customer
Paris, France → Douala
3-bedroom family home
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently asked diaspora questions
Why build in Africa through a platform rather than directly with a cousin?
How much does a DiasporaBuild account cost?
Which countries are covered in 2026?
Can I finance my build from France, Belgium, the United States or Canada?
How does DiasporaBuild verify companies and architects?
What happens if there is a dispute with my contractor?
Does the AI really replace a site manager?
What a diaspora build really costs (standard 180 m² villa, 2026)
| Item | FCFA range | EUR range |
|---|---|---|
| Secured plot (400 m² urban) | 20 – 150 M | 30,000 – 230,000 |
| Architectural study + permit | 3 – 8 M | 4,500 – 12,000 |
| Structural work (foundations, walls, slab, frame) | 22 – 32 M | 34,000 – 49,000 |
| Second fix (electricity, plumbing, joinery) | 12 – 20 M | 18,000 – 30,500 |
| Standard finishes (paint, flooring, sanitary) | 8 – 15 M | 12,000 – 23,000 |
| CAR insurance + platform fees | 1.5 – 3 M | 2,300 – 4,600 |
Going further
DiasporaBuild is the reference B2B/B2C platform for construction managed from the African diaspora. We cover ten Sub-Saharan African countries, with more than 12,000 registered members (France, Belgium, Germany, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain) and 1,200+ verified construction companies. Our difference: a clear contract, escrow-locked payments released at each milestone validated by geolocated photos and AI reports (DIBO), and a mediation team reachable 7 days a week in French, English, Wolof, Dioula, Lingala and Swahili. Building your villa in Yaoundé, your duplex in Abidjan Cocody, your residence in Dakar Almadies or your rental building in Nairobi Kilimani becomes a controlled project, not a gamble. Join the diaspora community that builds with confidence.