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List Your Property as a Shortlet in Nigeria

Our team reviews your listing before it goes live, guests see the full price before they pay, and you can set a refundable caution deposit. You keep 93% of every booking.

Questions? Our host team is on WhatsApp and email.
Living room of a verified home in Oniru, Lagos
Example payout Ocean-view 2-bed, Oniru
Booking, 3 nights₦435,000
Shortlet commission, 7%−₦30,450
Your payout₦404,550
How listing works

Four steps to your first booking.

  1. 1ApplyTell us about the home: where it is, how many it sleeps, power and water, and your nightly price.
  2. 2We reviewVerify your ID, then our team reviews your listing and photos before it goes live.
  3. 3Go liveYour listing goes live in search. Connect your other calendars so dates never double up.
  4. 4Get paidGuests pay through Shortlet when they book. Your earnings reach your Shortlet wallet after the guest checks in.
Earnings

See exactly what you keep.

No listing fee. Shortlet takes 7% of each booking. Shortlet Pro lowers that to 6% for ₦3,999 a month, which only pays off once your bookings are large enough. The calculator tells you where that line is.

Guests pay for your nights₦435,000
Shortlet commission, 7%−₦30,450
You keep₦404,550

At this level Pro saves you ₦351 a month. The guest service fee is paid by guests on top of your price and is not taken from your earnings.

What you get as a Shortlet host

A caution deposit you setSet a refundable caution deposit on your listing. If something is damaged, report it to our support team with photos and the deposit can go towards repairs.
Calendars that agreeSync your other calendars by iCal, so a night booked elsewhere is closed here too.
Support when you need itHosts get the same support as guests, on WhatsApp and email.
Requests with a clockBooking requests show how long you have to reply, and we remind you before the time runs out.

Host questions

What does it cost to list?

Listing is free. Shortlet takes 7% of each booking you accept, or 6% if you subscribe to Shortlet Pro for ₦3,999 a month.

When do I get paid?

Guests pay through Shortlet when they book. After the guest checks in, your earnings go to your Shortlet wallet, and you can withdraw them to your bank account.

Why do you review my listing?

Guests book with us because a home matches its listing. Our team reviews your details and photos before your listing goes live, and you verify your ID once.

What if a guest damages something?

Guests are liable for damage during their stay, and a refundable caution deposit you set can go towards repairs. Report it to our support team with photos.

Can I list on other sites too?

Yes. Connect those calendars by iCal so that nights booked elsewhere close automatically on Shortlet.

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For hosts in Lagos and Abuja

List Your Property as a Shortlet in Nigeria

Our team reviews your listing before it goes live. Guests see an honest listing and the full price before they pay, so there are fewer surprises.

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Work out what you'd earn

12 nights
Booking value₦1,740,000
Shortlet commission, 7%−₦121,800
You receive₦1,618,200

An example, not a promise. Payouts are made after the guest checks in.

How it works

  1. 1
    Tell us about your home

    Address, rooms, power and water, your price.

  2. 2
    We review your listing

    Verify your ID, and our team checks your listing and photos.

  3. 3
    Go live

    Your calendar stays in sync, so guests only book free dates.

  4. 4
    Get booked and paid

    Guests pay through Shortlet when they book. You are paid after they check in.

Protected while guests stay

Set a refundable caution deposit on your listing. If something is damaged, report it to our support team with photos.

Optional

Shortlet Pro

₦3,999 a month. Your commission drops to 6%, and you get booking analytics and a boost in search.

Host questions

Does listing cost anything?

No. Listing is free. Shortlet takes 7% of each confirmed booking, or 6% with Shortlet Pro.

Can I use my other calendars?

Yes. Connect your existing calendar link and we keep both in sync every hour.

Can guests reach me without my number?

Yes. Chat and calls happen inside Shortlet, so neither of you has to share a phone number.

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