List Your Property as a Shortlet in Nigeria
Turn your spare apartment into steady income. Connect with verified guests across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ilorin, and Kano with zero upfront listing fees.
Why host on Shortlet.app
If you own a spare apartment, an investment property sitting idle, or a home you only use part of the year, there is a straightforward way to turn it into consistent income. Listing on Shortlet.app connects you with verified guests looking for short-term stays across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ilorin and Kano, without the long-term commitment and risk of a traditional tenancy.
Traditional long-term letting in Nigeria usually means tying up a property for a year or more with limited flexibility if your plans change. Shortlet hosting works differently. You keep control of when your property is available, you adjust pricing around demand, and you are not locked to a single tenant for twelve months.
Shortlet.app verifies guests before booking, so you are not managing enquiries from unknown parties with no accountability. Payments are processed securely through the platform, removing the risk and awkwardness of handling cash or informal transfers directly with guests.
Beyond the practical benefits, hosting generates income from a property that might otherwise sit empty between tenants, during renovations, or while you decide on longer-term plans.
What it costs to list
There is no listing fee, no subscription, and no charge to create a host account. Shortlet.app takes a 7% host service fee on completed bookings, deducted automatically from your payout (no separate invoicing). Guests pay a separate 3% booking fee, so your advertised nightly rate is what your earnings are calculated from.
How listing works: three steps
Submit Property Details
Provide location, size, amenities, and photos. Clear listings build guest confidence and perform significantly better.
Verification Review
Our team reviews your listing to confirm property details, protecting platform integrity and building instant guest trust.
Go Live & Earn
Your listing appears in search results. Accept booking requests and receive direct payouts automatically after checkout.
What you could earn
Earnings depend on location, property size, condition and how consistently the property is available. As a guide, a typical 2-Bedroom Serviced Apartment in a high-demand area such as Lekki, Victoria Island or Maitama currently earns hosts around ₦850,000 – ₦1,400,000 per month at an average occupancy rate of 65% - 75%.
In more accessible value areas such as Surulere, Yaba or Gwarinpa, the equivalent monthly range is around ₦450,000 – ₦750,000.
Well-presented apartments with good photography and complete listings consistently outperform sparse ones. Because pricing stays entirely in your control, you can adjust rates by demand, season and how quickly you want your calendar to fill.
| District Tier | Example Neighborhoods | Estimated Monthly Earnings | Expected Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Demand / Premium | Lekki Phase 1, Victoria Island, Maitama, Asokoro | ₦850,000 – ₦1,400,000 | 65% - 75% |
| Accessible / Value | Yaba, Surulere, Gwarinpa, Garki, Ikeja | ₦450,000 – ₦750,000 | 55% - 65% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to list a property?
Nothing upfront. There are no listing or subscription fees. Shortlet.app takes 7% of completed bookings, deducted from your payout.
When do I get paid?
Payouts are processed through the platform after guest checkout, with the 7% service fee already deducted. No separate invoicing is required.
Do I choose who stays in my property?
Yes. You set house rules and can accept or decline booking requests. Guests are verified by the platform before booking.
What if a guest damages my property?
House rules and deposit terms are set out in the host policy. Because payments and communication run through the platform, there is an official record of the booking rather than an informal arrangement.
Can I list more than one property?
Yes. Multiple listings are managed from a single host dashboard.
Do I need to furnish the apartment?
Yes. Shortlets are fully furnished. Guests expect a bedroom, living area, functioning kitchen and bathroom ready to use on arrival.
List your property today
Whether you have one apartment or several, listing on Shortlet.app is a practical way to start earning from short-term letting without a long-term commitment.