Upkazi has been hard at work behind the scenes—building, refining, and upgrading to bring you an even smoother, smarter, and more flexible freelance experience. Whether you're a freelancer on the grind or a client looking to hire top talent across Africa, the new Upkazi features are designed to make your journey faster, simpler, and more local than ever before.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s new on Upkazi.
Smarter Location-Based Tools
One of the biggest shifts is how Upkazi now handles job locations. Whether you're looking for in-person collaboration or services that require physical delivery, these features have got you covered:
Let’s Meet: For jobs that require in-person meetings, clients can now signal this upfront. It’s a game-changer for local gigs.
Job Locations with Google Maps Integration: You can now add, view, or choose to hide maps on your job listings. Everything is more visual and easier to understand.
Seller Travel Distance: Freelancers can now indicate how far they’re willing to travel for work. That means fewer surprises and clearer expectations.
Pick-up and Drop-off Locations: For services that involve movement—think deliveries, rentals, or logistics—you can now include clear pick-up and drop-off points.
Map Visibility Control: Sellers have the option to hide or display their location on the job. More privacy, more control.
New Options for Jobs and Requests
Upkazi is giving you more flexibility and speed with how you manage work.
Instant Deliveries: Upload your file, and the buyer gets it immediately. No waiting. No back-and-forth.
Upgraded Job Requests: Now you can add maps, location filters, and “let’s meet” options to job requests, making it easier to find the right match.
Hourly Pricing: Flexible pricing is here. Freelancers can now offer hourly rates to suit different project types and time-based work.
Work Samples in Reviews: Buyers can now attach samples of the work delivered right in their review. This boosts trust and transparency for future clients.
Better Media and Search
Presentation and discovery matter—especially in a competitive freelance market.
Video Uploads: Freelancers can now showcase their work through video in their profiles or portfolios. It’s your work, in action.
Live Search: Find freelancers by skill, name, or location instantly. No more endless scrolling.
Transparency and Customization
Trust is key. And Upkazi is building more ways to ensure it.
Reporting System: Users can now report jobs, messages, or users that violate platform standards. Safety first.
Role Selection on Signup: Whether you’re a freelancer or a client, start with the role that fits your needs.
In-Person Job Preferences: Freelancers can choose whether or not to be notified about jobs that require physical presence. No more irrelevant alerts.
Simplified Fees and Earnings
It’s your money—keep more of it.
Flat 15 Percent Freelancer Commission: That’s it. No complicated tiers or hidden costs.
Only 3 Percent Processing Fee + 18 Percent VAT: All VAT goes directly to URA. Everything is transparent.
Freelancer Coupons: Offer discounts directly from your dashboard to attract more clients.
Affiliate Program: Earn 2 percent commission on every transaction your referral makes—forever. No cookie expiration. That’s lifetime passive income.
The Future of Freelancing in Africa is Here
Upkazi is more than just a freelance platform. It’s a marketplace designed for Africa’s unique opportunities, challenges, and hustle. With smarter tools, better visibility, and localized features, freelancers and clients now have a stronger ecosystem to grow and thrive in.
Your hustle deserves the best tools. And now, you’ve got them.
Start exploring today at upkazi.com
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