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Business Startup Ideas, Opportunities and Guides for Young Graduates

How to Succeed as a Freelancer in Nigeria

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Do you want to find out how you can succeed as a Freelancer in Nigeria?

Where you get to work with big brands? And get the fat paychecks?

In a short while, I would show you how.

The freelancing world isn’t an easy place to thrive, being a Nigerian only makes it harder. Many Nigerian freelancers are frustrated and stuck on freelancing platforms overworking themselves daily for peanuts. 

I won’t say it is going to be easy, but it is definitely possible, and it is quite rewarding. Here are some tips that will help you succeed as a freelancer in Nigeria.

Thinking of how to succeed as a Freelancer in Nigeria? Then read this article as I guide you and show you how to become a successful Freelancer in Nigeria.

 

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Remote Work Opportunities for Writers in Nigeria

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Remote work opportunities for writers have seriously never been easy to find especially here in Nigeria…

Even if you’re a long-time freelance writer looking for more regular clients, or you’re just getting started and looking for freelance writing jobs for beginners, remote writing jobs can be a great way to supplement your income and have fun doing it.

One of the fastest ways to get remote writing jobs is to search through the highest quality freelance writing job sites you can pick out clients you would enjoy writing for and pitch your services.

Never the less, just like the remote writing jobs themselves, not all writing job sites are the same.

Some can be a real dead-end…

 

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13 Hot Side Businesses For Students in Nigerian Universities

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As a student in Nigeria especially if you’re in a tertiary institution, you will be faced with some challenges and the most pressing of them is financial challenges which if ignored or handled carelessly with affect you in every way especially academically and one way to solve this challenge is to look at taking up a side business for students, meaning a business that will be comfortable for you to engage in and make cool cash even as a student. 

 

You might have concerns and questions like:

  • Can I actually succeed in doing a business as a student?
  • Will a business not make me fail in my academics?
  • Are there businesses I can do with little or capital?

If you’re in that category then I have good news you, there are actually a number of side businesses for students that you can start with little or no capital at all which will still give you ample time to study and excel in your academics and I’ll be sharing them with you in this article.

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How can I start Digital Marketing in Nigeria?

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The world is one digital village and as more and more companies turn to the Internet to generate sales, the need for experts in digital marketing has never been greater.

The digital marketing industry is a fast-paced, evolving industry that has a lot of challenges, but also plenty of rewards, including a potentially lucrative income. If you know your onions.

If you’ve thought about switching gears and getting into digital marketing, now is the time to do it. Lucky for you, no traditional marketing degree is needed to get started, although some training will help to get your foot in the door.

9 Essential Areas of Digital Marketing You Should Know includes:

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How to Earn Money as a Student in Abuja

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As a student, it is your job to think about your financial future and there is no better way to do so than to begin to think of ways you can earn extra income. Making money can help you cover expenses in school that your parents or sponsors may consider frivolous, it will get you started on your journey to financial freedom earlier and most importantly, it will prepare you for life after graduation.

There are certainly many ways you can start getting cash with little or no starting capital involved. You can make over 30,000 a month in school as a student if you play your cards well.  In this article we have compiled a list of things you can start as a student that will bring in the extra cash needed.

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Home Business Ideas In Abuja (What Business Can I do in Abuja)?

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Abuja to many is the “promised land”; a vast land waiting for the brave-hearted to dig into its untapped treasures and mine from the secret resources it hides. As the capital city of the most industrious country in Africa, Nigeria, as well as a growing economy, thousands of local and foreign investors have steadily streamed in, in search of greener pastures.

Take, for instance, the real estate sector that has seen a surge as more people are increasingly settling for the quiet and urban life of Abuja’s districts as against the upbeat Lagos rhythm. Schools and colleges are establishing buildings every square inch of the FCT. Strategically located residential houses are daily being converted to supermarkets, malls, pharmaceutical stores, etc. Medical professionals are not left out as clinics and private hospitals are not popping up everywhere.

For a city less than 40 years old, Abuja is indeed becoming a hot business destination. If you are asking “What business can I do in Abuja?”, here are 19 lucrative business ideas you can look into investing in Abuja:

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15 Things to Do as Fresh Graduate in Nigeria

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What can you do as a fresh graduate in Nigeria? A nine to five has its advantages as well as its disadvantages. However, with the growing unemployment rate in the country, more graduates are beginning to lean towards unconventional jobs. Passive Income is now the new mantra among graduates as many opportunities where one can earn residual income present themselves online.

As a fresh graduate, it is only normal that you hit the streets looking for what to do before a job comes especially if you have some free time on your hand and ample energy to actively seek personal growth. While you wait for your dream job, here are some things you can do as a fresh graduate in Nigeria.

 

15 things you can do as a fresh graduate in Nigeria;

 

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How Much are Content Writers Paid in Nigeria

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writers photoMany people looking for information on how to make money writing in Nigeria often find themselves asking the question “how much do writers make in Nigeria?” and this is totally understandable.

 

I have been earning with my writing skill since the year 2008 and in this article, I attempt to show you the various earning possibilities for writers in Nigeria.

 

There are two key factors that determine how much you can earn as a writer in Nigeria and they are as follows;

 

Are you a freelancer or a full time employee?

 

As a full time writer you can get paid anywhere from N30,000 – N100,000+ depending on the organization that employs you.

 

But generally most full time writers get paid between N50,000 – N70,000 in Nigeria.

 

However if you are a freelance writer the earning opportunities are numerous and you can easily earn over N150,000 with some focused effort on your part.

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