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Hiring on Near-U is free — no commissions, no booking fees for clients. Subscriptions only control how many job posts you can make each month.
Job posting plans
Your subscription controls how many job posts you can make each month. Escrow, bookings, and platform commission are all handled separately — your subscription cost is the only thing you pay Near-U.
Free
₦0 /month
3 job posts per month
- 3 job posts each calendar month
- Verified providers respond with quotes
- Escrow-protected bookings
- Two-way ratings & reviews
No credit card required
Standard
₦2,000 /month
9 posts/month
- Up to 9 job posts per month
- Same fast-quote flow as Free
- Email + SMS confirmations
Pay monthly · resets 1st of each month
Pro
₦4,000 /month
Unlimited posts
- Unlimited job posts per month
- Posts marked Featured — bubble to top of provider feed
- Priority placement on the job board
Pay monthly · resets 1st of each month
Quota resets on the 1st of each month. Cancelled or expired posts still count toward your monthly tally.
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Client pricing FAQ
- Yes — you can browse providers, post jobs, and make bookings at no charge on the Free tier. The subscription plans only expand how many job posts you can make each month (Free: 3, Standard: 9, Pro: unlimited). There is no booking fee charged to clients.
- A job post is when you describe a piece of work (e.g. "I need my kitchen repainted") and let providers send you quotes. It is different from directly booking a listed service — direct bookings do not count against your monthly post quota.
- Client subscriptions are a one-time 30-day purchase, not a recurring charge. When your 30 days are up, the account reverts to the Free tier automatically. There is no subscription to cancel.
- You can still book providers directly from their catalogue. You just cannot post new open jobs until your quota resets on the 1st of the next month, or until you upgrade your plan.
- The platform commission is set by the provider's plan (not yours) and is added to the provider's quoted price at checkout. You will always see the total amount — including any applicable commission — before you confirm payment.
- When you pay for a booking, your money is held by Near-U in escrow. It is only released to the provider once both parties confirm the job is done. If there is a dispute, our team mediates and can issue a full or partial refund.
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