By the Bsb Market team · Updated
Quick answer
To hire a trusted artisan in Nigeria, search a services marketplace such as Bsb Market for the trade you need in your area, compare a few providers by their photos of past work and reviews, describe the job clearly, get a quote that covers labour and materials, agree on the scope and timeline in writing in the app chat, and pay in stages as the work is completed.
Artisans you can find on Bsb Market
- Plumbers and borehole technicians
- Electricians, solar and inverter installers
- Carpenters, furniture makers and upholsterers
- Painters, POP and tiling specialists
- AC, fridge and generator repairers
- Cleaners, fumigators and laundry services
- Mechanics, vulcanisers and auto electricians
- Tailors, hairstylists, make-up artists and caterers
How to hire an artisan, step by step
- Open the Services category in the Bsb Market app and search for the trade you need.
- Filter or browse by location to find providers near you.
- Compare two or three providers: look at photos of past jobs, reviews and how clearly they describe their work.
- Message them with details of the job, including photos of the problem if possible.
- Ask for a quote that separates labour from materials.
- Agree on the scope, timeline and price in the app chat so there is a record.
- For bigger jobs, pay in milestones rather than everything upfront.
- Check the work before the final payment and leave an honest review.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Have you done this type of job before? Can I see photos?
- Does your price include materials and transport?
- How long will the job take?
- Do you offer any guarantee if something goes wrong after the job?
Are you an artisan? Get more customers
List your services on Bsb Market for free. Add clear photos of your best work, describe exactly what you do and the areas you cover, respond to enquiries quickly and ask happy customers to leave reviews. Good reviews are the fastest way to win more jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a good plumber or electrician near me?
Open the Services category on the Bsb Market app and search for plumbers or electricians in your area. Compare providers by photos of past work and reviews before you hire.
How much should I pay an artisan?
Prices vary by job, location and materials. Ask two or three providers for a quote that separates labour from materials, and agree on the final price before work starts.
Should I pay an artisan upfront?
Pay through the Bsb Market app so the payment is secure and traceable. For contract work, one party initiates the payment inside the chat and the other completes it from their end. For larger jobs, agree on milestones in the chat, such as a part payment for materials and the balance once the work is finished and checked.
Can artisans advertise on Bsb Market for free?
Yes. Artisans and freelancers can list their services on Bsb Market for free.