Babysitting in Cameroon: rates, cities and how to hire
2026 rates, the cities where profiles are listed (babysitting) and how to hire directly, no commission.
Babysitting is an essential service for working families in Douala and Yaoundé. A babysitter earns between 3,000 and 10,000 FCFA per day, with an average of 5,000 FCFA. Trust and reliability are the most important criteria for parents, who look for experienced and caring sitters.
Find a babysitter or nanny in Douala. For childcare, favour profiles with the “ID verified” badge, review the CV and references, and meet the person before trusting them with your children.
Average rate: 5 000 FCFA/day
From 3 000 FCFA to 10 000 FCFA depending on city and experience
Required skills
- Patience and kindness
- Pediatric first aid
- Preparing children's meals
- Organizing fun activities
- Vigilance and responsibility
Recommended equipment
- Smartphone to stay reachable
- First aid kit
- Games and activities for children
- Comfortable clothing
Earning potential
A babysitter in Douala earns an average of 5,000 FCFA per day. Rates range from 3,000 FCFA for a few hours to 10,000 FCFA for a full day with multiple children. Regular and trusted sitters build a loyal and stable client base.
How It Works
Create your profile
Photo, skills, neighbourhood and rate. No CV, no cover letter: your number is SMS-verified in 30 seconds.
Get found
Your profile is published in the directory on sangoservices.com. Employers in your neighbourhood find you and call you directly, with no middleman.
Browse listings too
Browse job listings found on other sites and gathered on SangoServices, then reply to the employer directly. Whatever the job, you are paid directly, at the agreed amount — no commission.
Pricing
Free for workers
Zero commission — you pay the worker directly