Remember your neighbour who always had their generator on and was always on their laptop? Their car and those vacation trips didn’t come out of thin air. What you probably didn’t know was that they were likely making money online legitimately 💸 .
The thing is, making money online in Nigeria is even more accessible now that 93% of Nigerians have a phone or laptop. So, if one of your goals is to make more money, here are 10 easy ways to earn money online in Nigeria:
1. Freelancing 👨🏻💻
Many businesses need website content, blog posts, or social media updates. Think of it this way: companies need to put themselves out there, and not all of them have in-house marketing teams. So, in many cases, they hire freelancers to handle their digital content.
That’s why freelancing is one of the most popular ways to make money online in Nigeria. International freelancing platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer allow you to offer skills like content writing, graphic design, software development, and social media management and many freelancers get paid in dollars or dollar-pegged stablecoins like Tether (USDT). All you need to start earning is the skill and stable internet connection.
2. Affiliate Marketing 📢
Remember the time when affiliate marketers were everywhere online asking everyone to buy a thing or two? Some of them were getting paid good money as commissions for promoting those products or services.
You too can earn a commission for every sale made through your referral link by joining different affiliate programmes on e-commerce platforms like Jumia, Konga, Temu, and Amazon. You can even join crypto trading platforms like Quidax and earn passive income through our affiliate programme (which is coming soon).
3. Crypto Trading and Investing 🚀
Another way to make money online in Nigeria is by trading and investing in cryptocurrencies. You can make money from buying and selling cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on online trading platforms like Quidax.
Interestingly, there are different crypto trading strategies to choose from, depending on your goals and preferences. Alternatively, you can invest in crypto by buying a coin at a low price, holding it for some time, and selling it when the price is higher.
4. Content Creation🎙️
Content creation is another great way to make money online in Nigeria. If you enjoy creating content for fun, starting a blog, a YouTube channel, or a TikTok account could be a way to turn your passion into a money-making venture. From skitmaking to cooking videos, and DIY content, there are many niches to consider.
You can also monetise your blog through Google AdSense, sponsored posts, and affiliate marketing. For YouTube, you can earn from ads, sponsorships, and affiliate links in the description.
5. Dropshipping 📦
With dropshipping, you can run an e-commerce store without worrying about how goods move from one point to another. With this model, you sell products online through platforms like Shopify or Temu and source them from suppliers who handle shipping directly to the customer.
You may also consider local boutiques and stores, order from them for your customers, and have them handle the delivery. Just like that, you’d have started an online business with little to no capital.
6. Online Tutoring or Teaching 👨🏫
If you’re a Mathematics, English, Phonics, or French guru, you can make money by teaching the subject online. You can consider branding yourself as a specialist in the subject on social media platforms like Instagram, X (Twitter), and WhatsApp. You can also use EdTech platforms like Preply, Italki, or Tutor.com to offer tutoring services or sell your own online courses on platforms like Selar, Udemy or Teachable.
Speaking of online learning, have you heard of Quidax Academy? Check out our free crypto courses today to level up.
7. Social Media Management 📩
Most businesses have social media accounts and many of them need help managing these profiles. If you’re good with social media management and know how to engage audiences, create written and video content, or run social media campaigns, you can offer services to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
You can start out with startups or businesses owned by friends or relatives, hone your skills, and then find more clients on websites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Upwork.
8. Selling Digital Products 📚
If you’re a creative like a painter, an artist, or a designer, you can create and sell digital products like ebooks, stock photos, or graphic design templates on platforms like Selar or Etsy. With these online products, you can earn passive income. You can even boost your revenue by using affiliates to push your products on other digital platforms.
9. Stock Photography 📷
If you’re a photographer or have a collection of high-quality photos, you can sell them on stock photography websites like Shutterstock, Pixabay, Unsplash, and Adobe Stock instead of having them lie fallow in your memory card or Google Drive.
With this business model, you’ll earn a commission every time someone purchases your photos. Plus, it can give your photography brand extra visibility beyond your social media pages.
10. Virtual Assistant (VA) Services ✍️
Virtual assistants (VAs) are in high demand. That’s why everywhere you turn online, there’s one virtual assistance training or another. Many businesses are now online and the days of having personal assistants in the same location are over.
Today, VAs provide administrative support such as email management, calendar scheduling, data entry, human resources, and customer service to C-Suite professionals like CEOs, CFOs, and COOs to take off some tasks from their busy schedules.
You can find them on platforms like LinkedIn, Upwork, and Freelancer and get VA gigs that pay good money.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it! 10 relatively easy ways to get into the online money-making scene in Nigeria. Whether you’re looking to augment your income or build a full-fledged online business, you can find an option that suits your skills.
But, before trying out any of these methods, remember that “easy” doesn’t necessarily mean “quick cash 👀 .” Each of these strategies requires dedication, consistent effort, and patience. You’ll also need to build quality skills and a solid online presence to convert your efforts into passive income.
Disclaimer: This content may cause extreme FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Side effects of investing include sudden wealth (or, you know, the opposite 😢). Please do your own research (DYOR) or speak to your financial advisor before making any decisions.
