Nigerian Rust blockchain dev: Rate advice for US/CA clients?
Hey everyone! I’m a developer based in Nigeria with 2 years of Python experience and 3 years full-time Rust work. I’m trying to pivot into freelancing for blockchain projects (mainly targeting the US and Canada), but I’m totally lost on how to structure my rates.
Hourly vs. project-based? What factors actually matter here? I don’t want to undercut myself or scare off clients.
For those with more experience: How do you balance staying competitive vs. getting paid fairly? I’ve heard horror stories about freelancers charging too little and burning out, but blockchain is a niche space—do I price higher?
Also, any tips on negotiation strategies or current market trends for blockchain devs? I’m seeing mixed info online, and I’d love real-world insights.
Thanks in advance—this feels like a minefield! 🙏