Inviting a stranger into your home always carries risk. While the vast majority of artisans in Nigeria are honest, hardworking professionals, there are unfortunately individuals who use the guise of artisan work to commit robbery, fraud, or other harm. Your family's safety is not worth compromising for the sake of convenience.
The good news is that verifying an artisan before they enter your home takes just a few minutes — and it can protect you from very serious risks. Here are the steps every Nigerian should take.
7 Verification Steps to Take
1. Request a Government-Issued ID
Before any artisan enters your home, ask to see a valid government-issued ID — NIN slip, driver's licence, national ID card, voter's card, or international passport. Take a photo of it. A genuine professional will have no problem with this. Anyone who refuses or gives excuses is a red flag.
2. Verify Their Platform Profile
If you found the artisan on ORACLE OG PRO CONNECT, check their full profile. Look for: a verified badge, real profile photo, number of completed jobs, and how long they have been on the platform. A profile with no history or very recent registration deserves extra scrutiny.
3. Read Their Reviews Carefully
Do not just count stars — read what people actually wrote. Look for specific mentions of honesty, reliability, and whether the artisan behaved professionally in the client's home. Multiple detailed positive reviews over time are very reassuring. Be cautious of profiles with only very new, generic reviews.
4. Call a Previous Client
A confident, trustworthy artisan will willingly provide the contact of a recent client you can call. Ask them: "Was this artisan honest and professional in your home? Did they complete the job properly? Would you hire them again?" This is one of the most powerful verification steps available to you.
5. Tell Someone Where You Are
Before the artisan arrives, inform a trusted family member, friend, or neighbour that you are having someone come to your home. Tell them the artisan's name and which platform you found them on. This simple step creates accountability and means someone knows what is happening at your home.
6. Never Be Home Alone If Possible
Whenever possible, have another adult present when an artisan is working in your home — especially for the first time. If you must be alone, work in a common area of the house and keep your phone on you. Inform a neighbour the artisan is coming.
7. Pay Via Bank Transfer, Not Cash
Paying via bank transfer creates a financial record of the transaction tied to a real name and account number. This provides accountability and makes it much harder for a dishonest person to deny any wrongdoing. Use Paystack, bank app transfer, or any traceable payment method rather than untraceable cash whenever possible.
- Refuses to show any form of ID
- Arrives with more people than agreed upon with no explanation
- Shows excessive interest in your house layout, valuables, or family members
- Cannot explain what they plan to do or show any relevant tools
- Has no verifiable history on any platform or no references
- Asks for full payment before doing any work
Every artisan registered on ORACLE OG PRO CONNECT goes through identity verification before their profile is activated. This means you already know their verified name and identity before they arrive at your door. Combined with client reviews and ratings, this makes our platform one of the safest ways to hire artisans in Nigeria.
🔍 Hire Verified, Safe Artisans Near You
Every artisan on our platform is identity-verified and rated by real clients.
Browse Verified Artisans →Final Word
Your home is your sanctuary and your family deserves to be safe. By spending five minutes on these verification steps before any artisan enters your home, you dramatically reduce your risk and create peace of mind. Most artisans are honest, skilled professionals — and the ones on ORACLE OG PRO CONNECT have been verified to prove it.