How to Make Money Online in Nigeria – 10 Proven Ways to Earn Daily

The Internet and digital transformation have made it easier for Nigerians to earn money online. This goes both ways, legally and illegally. While the illegal way, otherwise known as “Yahoo Yahoo” has been glamorized due to the flashy lifestyle these internet fraudsters live by, driving expensive cars, shutting down clubs, and other vices that our society glamorizes due to the economic hardship. This is usually short-lived, as most of these fraudsters either end up in jail, dead, or back to being broke when the maga (client) stops paying. This is the case for most people who follow this part to riches, as most don’t have any skillset and investments, or in some cases, all their properties, money, and cars get confiscated by the government when they get caught by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The time and energy that are used to deceive “clients” of their hard money could have been used to gain a digital skill or otherwise. For those looking for legal ways to make money online, either as a full-time career or side hustle, here are ten ways on how to make money online in Nigeria every day.

Kindly note that there are some things needed to get started making money online. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Access to a laptop, desktop, or in some cases a smartphone.
• Stable Internet Connection.
• Should have proficiency in reading, writing, and good communication skills.
• Required skills in area of interest. If not, you should learn one.
• Have a reliable bank account or crypto wallet to receive payments, especially when working with clients outside Nigeria.

With that said, below are some ways to make money online.

1. Freelancing

Freelancing gives you the opportunity to offer services to clients globally. These services may include writing, programming, penetration testing, digital marketing, graphic design, online teaching and tutoring, transcription, and the list goes on.

How to Get Started:

•Signup and create a profile on remote work platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer or PeoplePerHour.

• Create a portfolio that best highlights your skills.

• Start bidding on projects and complete them to the best of your ability within the time frame given.

Potential Earnings: $5 – $500 per project based on your skill set.

2. Blogging & Affiliate Marketing

Making money blogging is still popular, and make it even more lucrative with affiliate marketing.

How to Get Started:

• Choose your niche or area of focus, be it technology, finance, or lifestyle.

• Register for a blog on WordPress or Blogger, or better still, get a website.

• Create SEO optimized articles and register for Google AdSense.

• Promote affiliate products or services and get paid a commission for sales made.

Potential Earnings: ₦50,000 – ₦500,000 a month.

3. Content Creation on YouTube

You can create and monetize your YouTube videos through ads, sponsorship, and affiliate marketing.

How to Get Started: 

•             Choose a niche or select your area of focus, like technology, reviews, tutorials, or entertainment.

•             Uploads high-quality videos regularly.

•             Optimize videos for SEO and engagement.

•             Apply for YouTube monetization.

Potential Earnings: $100 – $10,000 monthly.

4. E-commerce & Dropshipping

Establishing an online store or a dropshipping business has the potential to create a steady source of income.

How to Get Started:

• Start on e-commerce platforms like Jumia, Konga, Shopify, or WooCommerce.

• Select products with a high demand.

• Promote using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and paid advertisements.

Potential Earnings: ₦100,000– ₦1,000,000 monthly.

5. Micro Task Websites

Users can earn money by doing small online tasks like data entry, survey participation, social media following and engagements, and app testing through micro-task websites.

Best Platforms:

• Amazon Mechanical Turk

• Clickworker

• Remotasks

• Picoworkers

•Toloka

•Y Sense

•Time Bucks

Potential Earnings: ₦5,000 – ₦100,000 monthly, depending on the task completed and time committed.

6. Online Tutoring & Coaching

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