How to Get Jobs on Wakafixam (Step-by-Step Guide)

March 25, 2026•7 min read

If you're a carpenter, electrician, plumber, painter, AC technician, or any kind of skilled artisan, the chances are your biggest frustration isn't the work itself. It's getting the work.

You finish one job and then... no jobs for months. You're waiting on a call from someone who might refer you. Or you're depending on one contractor who may not have anything for you this week. Or you're hoping that last customer remembers to tell their neighbor about you.

That's not a business, that's hoping.

The instability isn't because you're not good at what you do. It's because the way most artisans find jobs is broken. It depends too much on who you know, who remembers you, and pure luck.

Wakafixam changes that by giving you access to people who are actively looking for your services — right now. Not "maybe next month". And this guide is going to show you exactly how to set yourself up on the platform so you can start seeing those opportunities and landing jobs.

Quick Steps

Create your account
Complete your verification
Set up your profile properly
Receive jobs Alerts
Send clear quote
Get selected, complete the job, and get paid

On the platform, customers post jobs they need done.

As an artisan:

You see available jobs
You send your offer
The customer chooses who to work with

You are not waiting for calls.
You are actively responding to opportunities.

Step 1: Create Your Account

This is where everything starts, and it's straightforward.

Go to the Wakafixam app (Playstore or Appstore) or website and sign up. Use your real name and active phone number (these are important because users and the platform need to be able to reach you, and inconsistencies here can slow down your verification later).

Don't rush through this part. Get the details right from the beginning. A messy or incomplete account setup creates a bad first impression — not just to users, but the system itself will have less information to work with when matching you to relevant jobs.

Customers need to trust who they are hiring.
A complete and accurate account gives you a better starting point.

Step 2: Complete Your Verification

This step is non-negotiable if you're serious about getting jobs.

Wakafixam uses BVN or NIN verification to confirm your identity. Some artisans skip this because they see it as extra stress. That's a mistake.

Why this matters:

When a user is deciding between two artisans — one verified, one not — they will almost always go with the verified one. Trust is the foundation of every hiring decision, especially when someone is letting a stranger into their home or business.

Verification is how you signal that you're legitimate, accountable, and worth hiring.

It also protects you. A platform that verifies its artisans is one where serious clients come to find serious workers.

Complete your verification before you do anything else.

Step 3: Set Up Your Profile Properly

Your profile is what customers see before choosing you. It is your CV, your introduction, and your sales pitch. Do not leave it half-empty.

Make sure you:

Clearly state your skill. Don't write "I am a plumber." Write what you actually do, what problems you solve, what kind of jobs you handle, how long you've been doing it. Be specific. "I handle residential and commercial plumbing; installations, repairs, burst pipes, bathroom fittings. Over 7 years experience". That tells a user a lot more.

Your experience. How many years? What kind of projects? Residential, commercial, industrial? The more context you give, the easier it is for someone to say "yes, this person knows what they're doing."

The categories you work in. Make sure your profile accurately reflects the types of jobs you're available for, so the platform serves you the right opportunities.

Use plain, simple language. You're not writing an essay, you're talking to someone who needs help and wants to know quickly if you can provide it.

Step 4: Start Checking for Jobs

Jobs are posted regularly on Wakafixam, so the next move is staying active.

You will:

Receive notifications when users posts jobs related to your category
See jobs based on your location and skill

You'll receive notifications when something relevant comes up in your category, but don't rely only on notifications. Make it a habit to open the app and check frequently.

When a job goes live and five artisans send quotes, the ones who responded in the first few minutes are already ahead. The user sees your offer first. You stay visible.

Treating Wakafixam like a passive thing, opening it once a week and expecting results, won't work.

Step 5: Send Strong Quotes

This is where most artisans lose opportunities.

Sending a quote is not just dropping a price in a message. Anyone can type a number. What wins jobs is an offer that feels professional, clear, and trustworthy.

A strong quote includes:

Clear pricing. Not vague. Not "depends on the job." Give a figure or a range, and if more details are needed to confirm the price, say that, but give them something to work with.

A timeline. Even though the use has already set a timeline, Let the user know that you are indeed available to get the job done. Users want to know if your schedule works for them.

A short explanation. Two or three sentences about how you'd approach the job. This doesn't have to be long. It just has to be real and specific.

Be direct. Be professional.

Step 6: Complete Jobs Properly

Getting the job is one part. Delivering well is what keeps you getting more.

Make sure you:

Do clean, quality work as promised
Show up when you said you would, and meet the agreed timeline
Communicate clearly if anything changes
Don't cut corners because you think the client won't notice.

Because how you perform on one job leads to:

More opportunities
Better reputation

Clients who had a good experience with you come back. They recommend you. Your track record on Wakafixam becomes part of your profile.

Artisans who treat every job (big or small) with diligence are the ones who grow fastest. And those who treat it as a transaction to get done and forget often struggle to gain momentum.

Step 7: Get Paid Securely

Wakafixam uses a structured payment system.

Payment is secured before the job starts
Funds are released to you after the job is completed

This reduces:

Payment issues
Delays
Disputes

This means you're not chasing anyone for your money after the work is done. It's structured to protect you, so you can focus on the job.

For artisans who have been burned by delayed or unpaid jobs before, this alone is a reason to take the platform seriously. You do the work. You get paid. No drama.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these if you want to get more jobs:

Ignoring job notifications
Sending incomplete or unclear quotes
Delaying your response
Not verifying your account
Poor communication

Small mistakes can cost you opportunities. Avoid these and you are already ahead.

Why Some Artisans Get More Jobs Than Others

The difference is usually simple:

They:

Respond faster
Communicate clearly
Stay active
Present themselves better
A verified, complete profile

Consistency plays a big role. Make users feel confident hiring you.

How Fast Can You Start Getting Jobs?

it varies.

Some artisans sign up, complete their profile, and land their first job within days — especially in high-demand categories or areas where there's a lot of activity.

Others take a bit longer, depending on how competitive their category is and other factors we already covered above.

There's no guarantee of when your first job will come. There is a near-certainty that if you're idle and passive, it won't come at all.

Be active. Be consistent. The platform works — but you have to work it.

Getting Started

Every day you're not on Wakafixam, jobs in your category are being posted. Users are looking for someone with your skill. And another artisan (possibly less experienced than you) is getting hired because they showed up and you didn't.

That's not meant to pressure you. It's just the truth.

Here's what to do right now: