🚀 Inspiration This project was born from a real moment of need.
There was a time when I urgently needed just ₦5,000 — not as a handout, but something I could earn quickly and honestly. I searched everywhere for platforms where I could run a quick errand or help someone out in exchange for money, but none existed. What I found instead were countless betting apps and loan platforms, all offering “easy money” but with hidden risks and traps.
That experience made me realize something: There are definitely people out there with small tasks — maybe they need help with delivery, repairs, or home chores — and there are others who desperately need quick gigs to earn. But there’s no central place connecting both sides.
That’s when Bounty was born: A platform where locals can post tasks, and nearby helpers can complete them for cash, securely and transparently. It’s not a handout. It’s not a gamble. It’s a better option for people who want to earn and help others within their community.
What it does
Bounty is a mobile app that connects people who need help with tasks to people looking to earn money by completing them.
Think of it like Uber for errands — but for daily tasks, small jobs, and local services.
🔧 Here’s how it works: 1. Someone posts a task (e.g. “Help me move furniture” or “Fix my leaking tap”). 2. Nearby users see it and offer to do the job for a fee. 3. The task gets assigned, and once completed, the payment is released from escrow. 4. Users can also buy/sell goods or services on the local marketplace tab.
✅ Use Cases: • Run errands (buy groceries, make deliveries) • Offer handyman services • Help with digital tasks (graphic design, editing, etc.) • Sell your handmade products or gadgets • Post micro-jobs for ₦1,000 – ₦10,000 range
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In short:
💬 Need something done fast? 💰 Want to make quick, honest money? 📱 Use Bounty – the local app for tasks, gigs, and small jobs.
How I built it
This is a prototype phase, so I focused on the UI/UX using modern tools. • 🖌️ Design: Built the high-fidelity prototype using [Figma/Adobe XD/etc.] • 📱 Mobile-First Approach: Designed with Android/Nigerian users in mind. • 🧠 User Roles Defined: Poster, Worker, Buyer, Seller – each with their flow. • 💡 Inspired by Real Platforms: Kasuwa360, TaskRabbit, LaborHack, EscrowLock, etc.
The final app will use: • Flutter or React Native for cross-platform mobile development. • Node.js/Django for backend APIs. • Firebase or Socket.io for chat. • Flutterwave/Paystack + Escrow for payment security. • Google Maps API for task/shop geolocation.
Challenges I ran into
• Designing for trust in a low-trust environment (fake vendors, ghost clients, etc.).
• Building escrow logic that works smoothly with local payment providers.
• Thinking about safety and KYC, especially when real people meet up.
• Ensuring UX feels light, even with features like chat, geolocation, escrow, and verification.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
What I learned
• Solving a local problem hits different — this wasn’t just about coding, it was about understanding people’s real needs.
• There’s power in simplicity — users just want something that works fast and is easy to trust.
• The Nigerian tech ecosystem has many gaps that need local solutions, especially around trust, digital payments, and community earning.
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