🤝 The Partnership
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Raenest enables freelancers across Africa to receive payments seamlessly. With instant transfers to Nigerian bank accounts, the best exchange rates, and zero hidden fees. Optionally link your Upwork profile for even more visibility and earning opportunities.
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Upwork (optional) → Raenest → Nigerian Bank Account
🏆 Hackathon Tracks
Choose Your Track
Three tracks, endless possibilities. Every task is a real project — pick the one that matches your passion and start earning.
Design
Bring ideas to life with stunning visuals. Create UI/UX designs, brand assets, and marketing materials with AI tools to supercharge your workflow.
✨ AI AssistedTasks: UI mockups, branding kits, social media assets, presentation designs
Writing
Craft compelling content that connects. Write articles, copy, scripts, and documentation leverage AI to research faster and write better.
✨ AI AssistedTasks: Blog posts, copywriting, technical docs, content strategy
Coding
Build real products and ship features. Develop web apps, APIs, and tools — with AI as your pair-programming partner to code smarter and faster.
✨ AI AssistedTasks: Web apps, APIs, automation tools, open-source contributions
📋 Prerequisites
Before You Start
To participate in the Raenest Hackathon, you need a Raenest account. An Upwork account is optional but recommended for extra visibility.
Create a Raenest Account
Sign up on Raenest to enable seamless withdrawals of your hackathon earnings to your Nigerian bank account with the best rates. This is required.
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Link Your Upwork Profile (Optional)
Already on Upwork? Link your profile for extra visibility on the leaderboard and to attract potential clients from across the globe.
Sign Up on Upwork →⚠️ A Raenest account is required. Upwork account is optional but recommended.
⚡ How It Works
Start Earning in 3 Easy Steps
From sign-up to payout. It's simple, transparent, and designed to reward your skills through Raenest.
Create Your Raenest Account
Sign up on Raenest and set up your profile. This is required to receive payments and withdraw your hackathon earnings seamlessly.
Register for the Hackathon
Fill out the registration form, pick your track (Design, Writing, or Coding), and optionally link your Upwork profile for extra visibility.
Complete Tasks & Get Paid
Pick tasks in your track, complete them, and withdraw your earnings via Raenest to your Nigerian bank account, fast and hassle-free.
🏅 Leaderboard
Compete. Rise. Get Noticed.
A live leaderboard will showcase the top performers across all tracks displayed publicly on both Raenest and DevCareer's websites.
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Public Visibility
Your profile is showcased to thousands of visitors on Raenest and DevCareer. Link your Upwork profile for even more exposure.
Live Rankings
Rankings update in real-time as you complete tasks. The more you do, the higher you climb.
Profile Spotlight
Top performers get their profile featured, attracting clients from across the globe.
💰 Why Participate
Earn Money Doing What You Already Love
Real Tasks, Real Pay
No toy projects. Complete genuine tasks and get paid for each one you finish. Your earnings history grows too.
AI-Powered Support
Use AI tools across all tracks. Whether it's generating design variations, drafting content, or pair-programming, AI is your teammate.
Seamless Withdrawals via Raenest
Withdraw your earnings instantly to your Nigerian bank account via Raenest — best rates, zero stress.
Built for Africa
This hackathon is designed for African freelancers. Participate from anywhere on the continent with just your skills and an internet connection.
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❓ FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone in Africa with skills in design, writing, or coding can participate! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned professional, there are tasks for every skill level. AI tools are encouraged to help you produce your best work.
An Upwork account is optional but recommended. Having one gives you extra visibility on the leaderboard and connects you with potential clients. However, you only need a Raenest account to participate and get paid.
You complete hackathon tasks, earn money, and withdraw seamlessly to your local bank account via Raenest. Raenest offers the best rates and fastest withdrawals in Africa.
Absolutely! You can take on tasks in Design, Writing, and Coding or focus on just one track. The more tasks you complete, the more you earn and the higher you climb on the leaderboard.
Yes! AI is encouraged across all tracks. Use AI tools to assist with design, writing, or coding. The hackathon celebrates the combination of human creativity and AI capability.
The leaderboard ranks top performers across all tracks and is displayed publicly on both Raenest and DevCareer's websites. It showcases your profile (and Upwork profile if linked), giving you visibility to potential clients and employers across Africa and beyond.
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