Amid the growing number of high-net-worth individuals across Africa which are turning to global mobility solutions as part of strategies to protect and expand their wealth, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Savory & Partners, Jeremy Savory has said the trend marks a fundamental shift in wealth management strategies.
From Nigeria to other major economic hubs on the continent, affluent investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets, embracing cross-border opportunities that offer flexibility, access and long-term financial resilience.

Savory noted that the shift reflects an evolving mindset among Africa’s wealthy, who are diversifying not only their investment portfolios but also their geographic exposure.
This approach, he said, prioritises access to international markets, banking systems and alternative jurisdictions.
At the forefront of this trend is Savory & Partners, an international advisory firm specialising in Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) and Residency-by-Investment (RBI) programmes.

He said the firm, which operates in over 20 jurisdictions, has supported more than 11,000 clients in securing alternative residency and citizenship pathways.
“Residency-by-Investment programmes, also known as Golden Visa schemes, are gaining traction among Africa’s elite. These programmes grant residency rights in countries such as Portugal, Greece, Spain and the United Arab Emirates through qualifying investments, while also offering access to global financial systems and real estate markets.
Similarly, Citizenship-by-Investment programmes in Caribbean nations are attracting interest for providing second citizenship, visa-free travel and a hedge against geopolitical and economic risks,” he said.

Savory continued: “We are seeing a clear change in how African wealth is being structured. Today’s high-net-worth individuals are thinking beyond domestic markets and viewing global mobility as a foundation for resilience, access and long-term security.”
He added that the firm provides end-to-end advisory services, including due diligence, application processing and post-approval support such as offshore banking, business setup and documentation.

Also speaking, Director of Wealth Management at the firm, Luke Coupe, highlighted the integration of mobility solutions with broader wealth planning.
“Our approach integrates mobility with long-term wealth planning, enabling clients to access liquidity and opportunities globally without disrupting their core investments,” he said.

The experts added that family inclusion remains a key feature of such programmes, allowing benefits to extend to spouses, parents and future generations, in line with increasing demand for legacy planning and cross-border wealth preservation.