Hire Nigerian talent, wherever you are.
Find skilled, verified freelancers, or find your next client. Every job is funded first and paid out from escrow once the work is approved.
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Whether you hire or get hired.
For clients
- Post a job and review proposals
- Fund the job so freelancers can start with confidence
- Approve the work, then release payment
For freelancers
- Browse jobs that match your skills
- Know the money is in escrow before you begin
- Get paid to your wallet when work is approved
Talent across every kind of work.
Pay with confidence. Get paid on time.
Everything you need to work with someone you have never met.
Escrow protection
Payment is held safely until the work is approved, so neither side carries the risk alone.
Identity verification
Members can verify their identity, so you know who you are hiring or working for.
One wallet
Fund jobs and receive payments in one place, with a record of every transaction.
Built-in messaging
Agree the details and share updates in one thread, whatever time zone you are in.
Clear contracts
Every job becomes a contract with an agreed scope, amount and status.
Reviews
Leave and read reviews, so good work builds a reputation.
Questions we hear most.
How does escrow protect me?
The client funds the job before work begins and the money is held by Shekara. It is only released to the freelancer once the client approves the delivery.
Can clients outside Nigeria hire on Shekara?
Shekara connects people who need work done with Nigerian freelancers. Jobs and payments are handled in Nigerian naira (₦).
Do I need to verify my identity?
Members can verify their identity from their profile. Verification helps clients and freelancers trust each other.
How do I get paid?
When a client approves your work, payment is released to your Shekara wallet.
Is it free to sign up?
Yes. Creating an account is free.
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