Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Hire verified domestic staff in Port Harcourt
Nannies, cooks, drivers, housekeepers, security staff and gardeners, with identity, address and guarantors checked.
Unik Hands is based in Port Harcourt, at Glorious Court, Road 1, Orazi. Post a job for your part of the city and review applicants whose identity, address and guarantors we have checked.
Hiring in Port Harcourt: what to know
Local support
Our office is in Orazi. If you would like to talk to us in person, call or send a WhatsApp message first so we can arrange a time during support hours.
Security staff
Many Port Harcourt households employ a gateman. If you need armed guards or a guard company, use a company licensed by the NSCDC; for a gateman employed by your household, post a job on Unik Hands.
Traffic and rain
Some routes flood in the rainy season. Agree with live-out staff what happens on days when roads are impassable, and whether lateness caused by flooding is excused.
You can post a job for any part of Port Harcourt, for example Old GRA, New GRA, Trans-Amadi, Rumuola, Rumuokoro, D-Line, Woji, Eliozu or Peter Odili Road. Give your area (for example "Old GRA" or "Woji") and the working hours, especially for early starts.
Staff you can hire in Port Harcourt
- NanniesLive-in and live-out nannies for babies, toddlers and school-age children.
- Cooks & ChefsHome cooks and private chefs for daily meals, meal prep and events.
- DriversFamily and personal drivers for school runs, commutes and errands.
- HousekeepersLive-in and live-out housekeepers, cleaners and laundry help.
- Security StaffGatemen and home security staff employed directly by your household.
- GardenersGardeners for lawns, hedges, flowers and vegetable patches.
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
How to hire in Port Harcourt
- Create an employer account and verify your identity.
- Choose a plan and post a job with your area and hours, and say whether it is live-in or live-out.
- Review verified applicants and interview them in the app.
- Hire, then pay the salary from your wallet straight to theirs.
What it costs
| 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