How MySkillMatch works
Whether you’re hiring a pro or offering your skills, every step is protected by verification, escrow payments and fair dispute resolution.
Protection built into the workflow
From the first quote to the final approval, the product keeps both sides clear, verified and protected.
Verified professionals
Skilled trade categories
Average pro rating
Escrow-protected jobs
Hire a trusted pro in four steps
Post your job
Tell us what you need — category, description, photos, budget, location and timing. Posting is free and takes about a minute.
Compare verified pros
Matching professionals send quotes. Review their ratings, reviews, distance and profile, then ask questions in chat.
Hire & fund escrow
Pick your pro and fund the job into secure escrow. Your money is held safely — the pro knows it’s ready, but can’t touch it yet.
Approve & release
Once the work is done to your satisfaction, release the payment. Then leave a review to help the next person hire with confidence.
Your money is protected, end to end
Escrow removes the risk from hiring online. Funds are only released when the work is done right — protecting clients and guaranteeing pros get paid.
- check_circleFund the job — money is held securely, not sent to the pro
- check_circleWork happens with both sides protected
- check_circleApprove the result to release payment
- check_circleDisputes are mediated fairly before funds move
Escrow funded
₦85,000 held securely
Work in progress
Pro started the job
Awaiting your approval
Release when satisfied
Grow your business in four steps
Create & verify your profile
Sign up in the app, list your skills and rates, and pass identity (KYC) and skill verification to earn your verified badge.
Find the right jobs
Browse jobs near you that match your trade. Filter by category, budget and distance to focus on the work you want.
Send a quote & chat
Apply with a clear quote and timeline. Chat with clients to scope the work before they hire — no surprises on either side.
Do great work, get paid
Funds are secured in escrow before you start, so you can work with confidence. Get paid as soon as the client approves.
A safer way to hire and get paid
Escrow, reviews and verification turn a risky offline process into a guided marketplace experience.
“The reviews and verification made it easy to trust someone new. I booked a deep clean and tracked everything in the app.”
Ngozi A.
Client, Abuja
“MySkillMatch gave me qualified leads and escrow-backed payments, so I could focus on the work instead of chasing invoices.”
Emeka U.
Electrician, Lagos
“Knowing my payment was protected until approval made hiring feel much safer than asking around and hoping for the best.”
Hauwa S.
Homeowner, Lagos
Frequently asked questions
How does escrow protect me?expand_more
When you hire, your payment is held securely by MySkillMatch instead of going straight to the pro. The pro can see the job is funded and starts the work — but the money is only released when you confirm it’s done. If there’s a dispute, our team steps in before any funds move.
What does it cost to post a job?expand_more
Posting a job and receiving quotes is completely free for clients. You only pay for the work itself, plus any service fee shown transparently at checkout.
How are professionals verified?expand_more
Every provider passes identity verification (KYC) and a skills check before they can apply for jobs. Verified pros carry a badge, and their ratings and reviews are built from real, completed jobs.
What if something goes wrong?expand_more
Because payment is held in escrow, you’re protected. If the work isn’t right, you can raise a dispute and our resolution team mediates fairly — your money stays protected throughout.
Do I need an account on the website?expand_more
No. The website is here to show you how MySkillMatch works. Posting jobs, hiring, chatting and payments all happen securely inside the MySkillMatch app.
Ready to get started?
Join the waitlist to get early access — post your first job or start earning as a verified pro when we launch.