Customized Software Development & Testing in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward

Abstract

In past and recent times, Nigeria which is known for high development and delivery of software face major challenges that affect the quality of software products being delivered to the customers. Software developers in Nigeria are facing the "trust challenge” from clients because of their inadequacies to produce quality software that meets the expectations of the clients in its operational environment. Hence, the need to identify the problems facing the software development industry and proffer solutions to them as this may go a long way in improving the quality of software being produced to meet the demands clients. The methods used to gather information for this paper are Literature searches/reviews, personal experiences and one-on-one interview from few software developers. It was found out that improper planning and standards, quick delivery schedules and drive for immediate profits are some of the major challenges facing the Nigeria software development industry. However, proper planning and standards, conducting thorough software testing and developers/testers putting their selves in place of customers are some of the way forward for the industry to meet its quality expectations.