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From ₦50,000 per month. Salary range: ₦50,000 – ₦130,000.
What Does a Driver in Calabar Do?
A household driver handles school runs, errands, airport pickups, and general family transportation needs.
School runs, errands, airport pickups, general driving, vehicle maintenance, and ensuring passenger safety.
Hiring a Driver in Calabar
Families in Calabar need drivers who know the routes from Parliamentary Road to the city centre and beyond. Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport Calabar's tourism and Carnival culture means many households host guests and parties year-round, requiring staff who can manage event prep, large meals, and overnight guest hospitality From airport runs to school pickups, a local driver saves time and stress.
Why Families in Calabar Choose Maids.ng
Trusted Local Service in Calabar
In Calabar, Near Parliamentary Road and State Housing, we place staff for civil servants and tourism operators who need reliable weekday support. In Marian and Ekorinim, staff often manage larger homes that host Carnival-season guests and require event-level preparation. Drivers familiar with routes through Parliamentary Road, State Housing, Marian and to Millennium Park are in high demand. Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport Calabar's tourism and Carnival culture means many households host guests and parties year-round, requiring staff who can manage event prep, large meals, and overnight guest hospitality
- We serve homes in Parliamentary Road, State Housing, Marian and State Housing Estate, Parliamentary Road Estate, Marian Estate
- Every Driver is NIN-verified and reference-checked before placement
- We understand colonial-era homes renovated near Parliamentary Road, modern estates in State Housing and Marian, and university quarters near UNICAL
Driver Salary in Calabar (2025)
Salary ranges depend on experience, duties, and whether the position is live-in or live-out. Below are current market rates for Calabar.
| Employment Type | Monthly Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Full-time (Live-in) | ₦50,000 – ₦91,000 |
| Full-time (Live-out) | ₦55,000 – ₦130,000 |
| Part-time | ₦25,000 – ₦40,000 |
Salary ranges reflect market rates in Calabar as of 2025. Exact pay depends on experience, duties, and working hours.
How to Find a Driver in Calabar with Maids.ng
- Take the 5-minute quiz — Tell us what kind of help you need, your schedule, location, and budget.
- See your top matches — Our AI matches you with verified Drivers in Calabar.
- Pay the matching fee — ₦5,000 one-time fee, covered by our 10-day guarantee.
- Connect and hire — Get the Driver's contact details and arrange a start date.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Driver in Calabar
How much does a driver cost in Calabar?
Driver salaries in Calabar range from ₦55,000 to ₦140,000 per month.
Civil service and tourism salaries mean moderate but reliable pay, with seasonal spikes during Carnival when event hospitality staff are needed. In Calabar, drivers familiar with routes in Parliamentary Road, State Housing, Marian and to Millennium Park earn at the higher end. Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport. Drivers who also perform basic vehicle maintenance may negotiate premiums.
Do drivers on Maids.ng in Calabar have valid licences?
Yes. All drivers must present a valid Nigerian driver's licence and at least 3 years of driving experience.
Maids.ng verifies that every driver has a valid Nigerian driver's licence. For Calabar placements, we additionally check familiarity with local routes — from Parliamentary Road, State Housing, Marian to the city centre and to Ikom, Ogoja, Ugep. If you need an airport-run driver, specify whether they must know the route to the nearest airport.
Can a driver in Calabar do school runs and errands?
Yes. Most drivers handle school runs, market trips, and family errands as part of their daily duties.
In Calabar, Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport. Families in Parliamentary Road, State Housing, Marian typically require drivers who can navigate school routes during morning rush and handle grocery runs to markets near Millennium Park. Specify your daily route requirements during the quiz.
Is it better to hire a live-in or live-out driver in Calabar?
Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport. Live-in drivers are ideal if you need early-morning airport runs or late-night pickups.
Calabar's tourism and Carnival culture means many households host guests and parties year-round, requiring staff who can manage event prep, large meals, and overnight guest hospitality In Calabar, Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport. For families in Parliamentary Road, State Housing, Marian who need 6am school runs or late airport pickups, live-in drivers are more reliable. Live-out works if your schedule is fixed and you live near major roads.
What vehicle types do drivers in Calabar typically operate?
Most drivers handle sedans, SUVs, and minibuses. Specify your vehicle type during matching.
In Calabar, drivers are experienced with the common vehicle types on local roads — from compact sedans for city driving to SUVs for Ikom, Ogoja, Ugep trips. Families in Parliamentary Road, State Housing, Marian with multiple vehicles often hire drivers who can switch between manual and automatic. Specify your vehicle make and transmission during the quiz.
About This Information
This hiring and salary guide is prepared by the Maids.ng team based on:
- Live platform data from employer-maid matches on Maids.ng
- Market research conducted across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt (2025)
- Salary data reported by domestic workers and employers on our platform
All pricing figures reflect market conditions as of May 2025. We update this guide quarterly.
Service Area: Calabar and Surrounding Areas
We serve Calabar and nearby Ikom, Ogoja, and Ugep. Families in Atakpa and Big Qua are matched with staff familiar with the older, riverside neighborhoods. We also place Drivers with families in Ikom, Ogoja, Ugep. If you live in those areas, we match you with staff willing to commute or live in. Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport
- Primary service areas: Ikom, Ogoja, Ugep, Obudu
- Calabar is compact and walkable in the city centre, but staff serving homes in Ekorinim or Big Qua may need okada or small transport
- Request a match from any neighborhood in Calabar and we will connect you with verified staff familiar with the area.
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