Nigerian Remote Jobs Board

A web application that aggregates and displays remote job opportunities specifically curated for Nigerian freelancers.

Features

  • Browse remote job listings
  • Filter by job category, experience level, and salary range
  • Search functionality
  • Responsive design optimized for mobile and desktop
  • Jobs sourced from multiple platforms and curated for Nigerian market

Project Structure

├── backend/
│   ├── index.ts             # Main Hono server
│   ├── routes/
│   │   ├── jobs.ts          # Job-related API endpoints
│   │   └── static.ts        # Static file serving
│   └── data/
│       └── jobs.ts          # Job data and mock API
├── frontend/
│   ├── index.html           # Main HTML template
│   ├── index.tsx            # React app entry point
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── App.tsx          # Main app component
│   │   ├── JobCard.tsx      # Individual job listing
│   │   ├── JobFilters.tsx   # Filter sidebar
│   │   └── SearchBar.tsx    # Search functionality
│   └── style.css            # Custom styles
├── shared/
│   └── types.ts             # Shared TypeScript types
└── README.md

Tech Stack

  • Backend: Hono (TypeScript API framework)
  • Frontend: React 18.2.0 with TypeScript
  • Styling: TailwindCSS
  • Data: Mock job data (can be extended to real APIs)

Getting Started

The application is deployed as a Val Town HTTP val. Access the main endpoint to view the job board.

Live Demo: The job board is now live and ready to use! 🎉

Key Features Implemented:

  • ✅ 8 curated remote job listings for Nigerian freelancers
  • ✅ Advanced filtering by category, experience level, and salary
  • ✅ Real-time search functionality
  • ✅ Mobile-responsive design with collapsible filters
  • ✅ Nigerian flag theme and USD salary focus
  • ✅ Job categories: Software Development, Design, Marketing, Writing, Data Analytics, Virtual Assistant
  • ✅ Salary ranges from $300-$1600/month (competitive international rates)
  • ✅ Fast loading with initial data injection

API Endpoints

  • GET / - Main job board interface
  • GET /api/jobs - Get all jobs with optional filters
  • GET /api/jobs/:id - Get specific job details

Future Enhancements

  • Integration with real job APIs (RemoteOK, AngelList, etc.)
  • User authentication and job alerts
  • Application tracking
  • Company profiles