About Us

Roomshare is a digital housing platform created to solve one of Nigeria’s most persistent urban
challenges — the high cost of accommodation for young people. It is a peer-to-peer housing and
roommate matching service that connects students, NYSC corps members, and young
professionals who wish to share rooms or split rent in a secure, verified, and organized
environment.

The platform is designed to simplify the process of finding compatible roommates and affordable
housing, providing both convenience and safety. By combining identity verification, smart
roommate matching, and a secure communication system, Roomshare aims to build a trusted
ecosystem where users can live affordably without compromising safety or comfort.

Roomshare’s vision is to become Nigeria’s most trusted and widely used roommate and rent-
sharing platform, connecting millions of users across tertiary institutions, NYSC camps, and
urban centers. Its mission is simple: to make housing smarter, safer, and more community-driven
for young Nigerians.

Renting a decent apartment in major Nigerian cities has become increasingly difficult for
students and entry-level workers. Rising rent prices, combined with one-year advance payment
demands by landlords, have pushed many young people into overcrowded or unsafe living
conditions.
Platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp are commonly used for roommate searches, but these
are highly unregulated, filled with scams, and often unsafe. Many end up living with strangers
without proper background checks or compatibility assessments, leading to conflicts, theft, or
even physical danger.
At the same time, landlords and hostel managers often have under-utilized spaces that remain
vacant simply because they lack visibility among the right audience. Roomshare bridges both
gaps — offering an organized, trustworthy, and youth-friendly system that supports safe rent-
sharing and verified roommate connections.

Roomshare operates as a mobile and web platform that allows users to find roommates or shared
apartments through a simple, intelligent, and secure process.
Every user on Roomshare goes through a verification system using official identification such as
Student IDs, NYSC IDs, Work IDs, or National Identification Numbers (NIN). This ensures that
each user is real and traceable.
Once verified, users can create a profile specifying their rent budget, preferred locations, lifestyle
habits, and roommate preferences. Roomshare’s algorithm then suggests compatible matches,
showing users who are most likely to fit their personality and budget.
To ensure safety and trust, users communicate only through the in-app chat system before
deciding to meet in person. This prevents early exposure of private contact details and reduces
the risk of scams.
Beyond connecting roommates, Roomshare also provides conflict mediation support for users
who move in together but experience misunderstandings. Through the app’s support team,
disputes can be reported and resolved with guidance, and users can request new matches if
coexistence becomes difficult.
In essence, Roomshare is not just a housing marketplace — it is a community-based living
ecosystem built on safety, affordability, and connection.