Hire gardeners
Hire a verified gardener in Nigeria
Gardeners for lawns, hedges, flowers and vegetable patches.
Most homes need a gardener one to three days a week rather than full time. Post the size of the garden and what you want done, and choose from applicants whose identity, address and guarantors we have checked.
What a gardener typically does
- Mowing and edging lawns, trimming hedges and weeding
- Watering, especially through the dry season
- Planting and caring for flowers, shrubs and potted plants
- Keeping a small vegetable or herb garden
- Clearing leaves, drains and gutters around the compound
Every household is different: list the duties you need in your job post.
What we check
- BVN and NIN checked with Korapay
- A recent address document reviewed by our team
- A selfie compared with the ID by our team, with AI assistance
- Two guarantors who confirm their details online
- Every profile reviewed by our team before approval
What to check yourself
- Agree who supplies tools, fuel for the mower and fertiliser.
- Ask how they deal with pests without harming children or pets.
- Start with a trial day on the part of the garden that matters most to you.
What to put in your job post
- The size of the garden and what is in it (lawn, hedges, flower beds, vegetables)
- Live-in or live-out, how many days a week, and which days
- Whether you have tools and a mower
- Any extra outdoor jobs, such as washing the compound or the car
- The monthly salary you are offering: at least ₦85,000 for a live-in job or ₦120,000 for a live-out job
Questions to ask at the interview
- How would you look after a lawn through the dry season?
- Which plants grow well in pots in our climate?
- How do you keep tools and chemicals safe around children?
What it costs to hire a gardener
| Fee | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Employer verification | ₦5,000 once | Paid once, before you hire, on either plan. |
| Employer | ₦30,000 a year | ₦35,000 in the first year, including verification. |
| Premium Employer | ₦250,000 per placement | For each staff member we hand-pick for you. No yearly plan fee, and job posts are free. |
You agree the salary directly with the person you hire, and no commission or fee is taken when salary is paid. Staff pay their own one-time verification fee of ₦10,000. Fees can change; the app shows the current fee before you confirm a payment. See what each plan includes
How to hire a gardener on Unik Hands
- Create an employer account and verify your identity with your BVN and NIN.
- Choose Employer, or Premium Employer if you want us to hand-pick a gardener for you.
- Post a job for a gardener with the details above.
- Review verified applicants, message them and interview them in the app.
- Make an offer, then pay the salary from your wallet straight to theirs, with a record of every payment.