FIVESOM is an African and Somali freelancer marketplace. It connects freelancers from Somalia and across Africa with clients worldwide for logo design, graphic design, web and app development, video editing and content writing.
Clients pay when they order, the payment is held in escrow, and it is released to the freelancer only after the client accepts the delivered work.
Frequently asked questions
What is FIVESOM?
FIVESOM (fivesom.net) is an African-focused, Somali-rooted global freelance marketplace. Businesses and individuals in Africa, Asia, Europe and beyond can compare services in design, web development, video editing, writing, translation and digital marketing, pay into escrow, and release the money after accepting the delivered work.
How does FIVESOM work?
Freelancers publish a gig with pricing packages (Basic, Standard, Premium). A buyer orders the package, pays securely, and the funds are held in escrow. The freelancer delivers the files through the order page, the buyer reviews and accepts the delivery, and the payment is then released to the freelancer wallet, which can be withdrawn.
What is an African and Somali freelancer marketplace?
It is a marketplace where clients hire freelancers based in Africa, including Somalia, for remote digital work. On FIVESOM, freelancers from Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and other African countries publish gigs, and clients anywhere in the world can order them.
How can I hire a Somali or African freelancer?
Browse fivesom.net/explore or a category such as logo design or web development, compare the Basic, Standard and Premium packages, message the freelancer if you have questions, then order. Your payment is held in escrow until you accept the delivery. Country pages such as fivesom.net/freelancers/somalia list freelancers by market.
How can a freelancer join FIVESOM?
Register free at fivesom.net/register/freelancer, verify your email, complete your profile with a photo, skills and languages, then publish up to two active gigs. Identity verification is optional but adds a Verified badge that buyers trust.
Is it free to join FIVESOM?
Yes. Creating an account, building a profile and publishing gigs is free for freelancers, and browsing and messaging is free for buyers. FIVESOM only takes a service commission when an order is completed and funds are withdrawn.
How do freelancers get paid on FIVESOM?
Completed order earnings land in the freelancer wallet as available balance. Freelancers request a withdrawal (minimum $20) and receive the money through the supported local and international payout methods, including mobile money via USSD and card/bank payouts.
How does FIVESOM protect buyers and freelancers?
Every order is covered by escrow: the buyer pays up front, but the freelancer is paid only after the delivery is accepted. Sellers can be identity-verified with badges, all chats and files stay inside the platform, and the FIVESOM support team resolves disputes.
What services can I buy on FIVESOM?
Logo and brand design, websites and web apps, mobile apps, video editing and motion graphics, social media management, SEO, copywriting, Somali–English–Arabic translation, voice-over, data entry and virtual assistance.
Plan your project before you hire
A clear brief makes it easier to compare services and choose a package that fits your budget.
Define the finished result
Describe what you need, who it is for and where it will be used. Share references, your deadline and the file formats you need.
Compare the full package
Check portfolio samples, included work, revisions and delivery time. Ask the seller about anything missing before ordering; the lowest starting price may cover a smaller scope.
Keep the order protected
Pay through FIVESOM, submit your requirements and keep messages and deliveries in the order workspace. Review the files before accepting, and contact support if a dispute remains unresolved.
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