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Understand the business first
Before I write a single component, I want to know who the product is for, what problem it's solving, and what success looks like for the client. The design always follows from that.
Frontend Engineer · Lagos, NG
TONIADEKOLA
Iturnideasintoproductspeoplecanactuallyuse.
Frontend engineer based in Lagos. I work on complex products
where the details matter — fintech, Web3, civic tech, anything
with real users on the other end.
5+
Years building
12+
Projects shipped
4
Active clients
Available for work ·Lagos, Nigeria ·Next.js ·TypeScript ·Frontend Engineer ·Framer Motion ·Open to relocation ·Web3 ·React ·Available for work ·Lagos, Nigeria ·Next.js ·TypeScript ·Frontend Engineer ·Framer Motion ·Open to relocation ·Web3 ·React ·Available for work ·Lagos, Nigeria ·Next.js ·TypeScript ·Frontend Engineer ·Framer Motion ·Open to relocation ·Web3 ·React ·Available for work ·Lagos, Nigeria ·Next.js ·TypeScript ·Frontend Engineer ·Framer Motion ·Open to relocation ·Web3 ·React ·
Selected work
2025 — Present
ERAD Investment
A luxury investment brand that needed to feel authoritative without feeling cold. Navy, gold, and a lot of restraint.
Next.js 14Framer MotionTailwind
Live ↗(opens in new tab)
2025 — Present
GigSecure
Insurance built from scratch for Nigerian gig workers. Auth flows, KYC, marketplace, risk scoring — the full product.
Next.jsZustandTanStack QueryFramer Motion
Live ↗(opens in new tab)
2025 — Present
Aether
A cloud-native platform that turns local Jupyter notebooks into production-ready APIs. One-click deploys, live build logs, and a deliberately sharp brutalist interface.
Next.jsTypeScriptGoogle Cloud RunWebSockets
Live ↗(opens in new tab)
2025
CKSI
A website for a sickle cell NGO in Lagos. Real programs, donation flows, genotype testing, and a gallery of actual field work.
Next.jsPrismaPaystackCloudinary
Live ↗(opens in new tab)How I work
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Design before code. Always.
I work through the layout and the decisions visually first. Once that's clear, I break it into smaller pieces and build each one properly — components that do one thing well.
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Every project is different
ERAD needed restraint and elegance. GigSecure needed production-grade auth and risk scoring. CKSI needed warmth. I don't bring a template to a project — I bring a process.
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The details are where it lives
Hover states. Load times. What happens when an API call fails. The transition between screens. This is where good frontend separates from the rest, and it's the part I enjoy most.
About
I've been building for the web since 2019. Started at LASIEC, then HNG, then Bitsaac where I worked on Drello — a Web3 marketplace on Base Network. Now I'm at NITHUB on the University of Lagos campus, running hackathons and leading frontend on products that go into production.
I care about the work that has real consequences. Fintech products people depend on to manage money. Civic platforms built for communities that don't have many options. Anything where getting it wrong actually costs someone something.
Lagos shapes how I build. There's a practical energy here that I carry into every project — find what the product actually needs, build that, and don't overcomplicate it.
BSc. Computer Science · University of Lagos
Currently re-reading One Piece.
Somewhere around Wano.
Writing
From Frontend to Full Stack: A Developer's Journey into Backend Territory
As a front-end developer, I've always been comfortable crafting user interfaces and bringing designs to life in the browser. However, I recently decided to venture into the world of backend development, and boy, was it an eye-opening experience!
Jul 6, 2024 · 4 min read
↗(opens in new tab)Svelte Vs React: Which is best for your project?
Javascript is the language of the web. Its frameworks have completely changed how developers approach web development, equipping them with powerful ways to build modern interfaces.
Jul 5, 2024 · 7 min read
↗(opens in new tab)The Future of Frontend Development
If you are new to the programming space, the term “Frontend Development” is one you might have heard often. This post explores where the field is heading and what developers should pay attention to.
Jul 31, 2023 · 21 min read
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LET'SWORK.
Open to freelance projects, contract work, and full-time roles. If you have something complex that needs to be built properly, send me a message.
atoniloba@gmail.comAvailable for work
Based in Lagos, Nigeria. Working with clients locally and internationally. Response time under 24 hours.