Janet Yawson (born 3 April 1957) is a retired Ghanaian long jumper.
Her personal best jump was 6.35 metres, achieved in May 1979 in Kumasi
In 1978 she finished sixth at the Commonwealth Games and won a silver medal at the All-Africa Games. She won the bronze medal at the 1979 African Championships.
On 6 September, 1981. Janet finished on 9th position on Long Jump at the IAAF World cup at the Stadio Olympico, Roma. Italy. Her result was 5.70 on the category GL with a Wind of 0.0.