Introducing motherboard

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An intentional platform supporting African mothers to navigate work, motherhood, and community with clarity, dignity, and care.

Your Journey, Supported in Three Ways

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Work Access

More than job listings. Our curated job board connects African mothers to full-time, part-time, freelance, on-site, remote, and hybrid opportunities — without ads or clutter. With AI-powered CV reviews, you can assess fit, strengthen your applications, and apply with confidence.

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Guides & Resources

Clear, practical support for every stage of working motherhood. Understand your rights, navigate workplace challenges, and make informed decisions. Access Africa-specific maternity and labour guidance through our AI chatbot, alongside weekly resources on CVs, transitions, re-entry, and emotional preparation.

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Member-Led Community

A trusted, member-led space where African mothers shape conversations, share experiences, and support one another through the realities of working motherhood. Built on openness, respect, and mutual care — this community is the heart of Motherboard.

How to Join motherboard

There is no single way to be part of Motherboard. African mothers join us at different stages of their work and motherhood journeys, so we offer two ways to access Motherboard. Both options connect you to the community. One includes additional tools for work and career support.

  • Join our member-led community, hosted on WhatsApp, where African mothers across the continent and diaspora connect, share experiences, and support one another.

    What’s included:

    • Access to the Motherboard WhatsApp community

    • Country chapter groups for local connection and opportunities

    • Peer support, shared learning, and community-led conversations

    • Access to community-hosted webinars and learning sessions

    This option is always free.

  • This option is designed for African mothers who want community and practical tools to support their work and career journey.

    What’s included:

    • Everything included in the Motherboard Community

    • Access to the Motherboard Dashboard

    • A carefully curated job board with AI-powered tools to help you assess how well your CV matches each role before you apply

    • Africa-specific guides and resources for working motherhood

    • Access to services from trusted partner providers, including CV reviews & interview preparation, career coaching, legal support, mental wellness services, and related professional services (priced separately by partners)


    From April 2026, access to the Motherboard Dashboard will be available through an annual fee of USD $20. The Motherboard community will remain free and open to all African mothers.

Onboarding Status

Thank you for your interest in Motherboard.

At this time, we are not accepting new members. This allows us to focus on supporting existing members and strengthening the platform.

Please check back in January 2027 for information about the next onboarding period.

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Marketplace

The Motherboard community is full of talented, resourceful mothers building businesses alongside work and family life.
This marketplace exists to celebrate that work and make it easier to support products and services created by our members.

Visit the Marketplace