Word of mouth dries up
Referrals are inconsistent. Some weeks are full, then the pipeline disappears.
Clients do not pay on time
Chasing cash or invoice payments wastes time and creates unnecessary risk.
Reputation resets every time
Good work is hard to prove if your reviews live only in private chats.
How providers earn
Simple steps from registration to payout.
01
Register on WhatsApp
Message Oja with your skill, location, and a photo. No forms, no websites, no CVs.
02
Get verified
Our team checks your ID. Once approved, your profile goes live and jobs start coming through.
03
Accept jobs
When a seeker needs your skill nearby, Oja asks if you are available. Accept or decline.
04
Do the work
The seeker has already paid into escrow, so you can focus on delivery instead of collections.
05
Get paid and rated
Confirm completion, then withdraw your funds and build a reputation that belongs to you.
Earnings calculator
Estimate your monthly earnings.
8 jobs
₦15,000
Estimated monthly earnings
- Monthly gross
- ₦480,000
- Oja fee (8%)
- -₦38,400
- Monthly take-home
- ₦441,600
These are estimates. Your actual earnings depend on your skill, city, and availability.
Start earningProvider tiers
The more you work, the more you earn.
Our tier system rewards consistent, high-quality providers.
Commission rate
8%
- Jobs required
- 0
- Avg rating
- —
- Standard listing
- 8% commission
- Profile access
Commission rate
7%
- Jobs required
- 10+
- Avg rating
- 4.0+
- Priority listing
- 7% commission
- Verified badge
Commission rate
5%
- Jobs required
- 50+
- Avg rating
- 4.5+
- Featured placement
- 5% commission
- Dedicated support
Commission rate
3%
- Jobs required
- 200+
- Avg rating
- 4.8+
- Top placement
- 3% commission
- B2B access
- Account manager
Testimonials
Providers across Africa trust Oja.
AO
Adebayo Ojo
Plumbing · Lagos
“Before Oja I depended on random referrals. Now my week is steadier and I know the next job is already in the pipeline.”
4.8
127 jobs
SD
Sipho Dlamini
Electrical · Johannesburg
“Escrow means I stop arguing about payment and focus on delivering safe work. That changes the whole experience.”
4.9
212 jobs
TN
Thabo Nkosi
Carpentry · Cape Town
“My reputation now lives in one place. I can show the quality of my work instead of explaining it every time.”
4.8
89 jobs
FAQ
Questions providers ask most.
How do I register?
Send Oja a WhatsApp message with your name, skill, and city. Our team will guide you through verification and profile setup.
How quickly do I get jobs?
After verification, matching starts as soon as seekers in your area request your skill. Response time and rating improve your visibility.
How and when do I get paid?
Payments are held in escrow and released after the seeker confirms the job is complete. Withdrawals will be supported through mobile money and wallet flows.
What commission does Oja take?
Our standard fee is 8% per completed job. High-performing providers can qualify for lower commission tiers.
What if a seeker raises a dispute?
Both sides can share evidence. We review the case fairly before funds are released or adjusted.
Can I work in multiple cities?
Yes. Once verified, you can be matched in any city where your profile is active and available.
Ready to build your client base?