How People Actually Make Money Online in Nigeria-13 People to Learn from

Many Nigerians, especially young graduates, want to make money online but they don’t know how to start. They keep listening to internet gurus who seem to be lying about their earnings and don’t know who to trust. If you find yourself in this category then this article is for you.

I would go over the various ways people actually make money in Nigeria, citing some people who have found success doing these things so that you can follow them online for tips. 

13 ways people are making money online in Nigeria with examples

Do people actually make money online in Nigeria? The short answer is yes but you need to know where to look and what to look for. Let me go over some common ways this can be achieved.

This list focuses on online business models that have been proven to help Nigerians make money online while naming some people who have used these models successfully and who teach others to do the same.

1. Freelance content writing

Businesses need written content to communicate with their potential customers. They do this to build trust and improve their marketing outcomes. But this presents an opportunity for ordinary people to make money online.

In order to do this, businesses employ the services of content writers who can communicate effectively with such an audience through writing. There are different types of content writing such as copywriting, blog content writing, writing for social media etc.

If you are interested in this kind of writing, you should start by building a portfolio of written content that you can show to future clients later as work you have done previously. This portfolio can consist of written samples, free guest posts or blog posts you have written for your own blog. 

Once you have developed your skills to a good extent, you should start contacting brands that might need your services using social media.

One Nigerian who has found remarkable success as a content writer is Oche Victor Ekoja ( Oche Writes ). He is someone you should follow on social media (LinkedIn) for content writing tips.

2. Expertnaire

Expertnaire is a platform that sells digital products. What many people do not know is that many Nigerians are using Expertnaire to rake millions every other month.

How are they doing this? By promoting the digital products on Expertnaire and earning a commission. The courses on Expertnaire are actually carefully selected and delivered by people who have experiential knowledge of what they are teaching. This makes it easy for anyone to sell these courses.

If you have some digital marketing skills this might be just what you need to start making money online in Nigeria. The founder of Expertnaire, Toyin Omotosho, often provides helpful insights into how you can earn money online. Expertnaire is one important strategy for making money on WhatsApp.

There are two ways to become an affiliate on Expertnaire. The first way is to pay the sum of N10,000 annually to access the platform as an affiliate. The second way is to join through the 72IG programmes created by Expertnaire’s founder, Toyin Omotosho. 

One person who has found success as an Expertnaire affiliate marketer is Caleb Nwanneka. You can follow him on twitter for tips and insights on affiliate marketing.

3. Blogging

People use blogs to share useful insights, news, gossip or entertainment but not 

Everyone can own and manage a profitable blog. However, the few who are able to manage them profitably can potentially make a significant amount of money.

Bloggers earn money from different methods such as sponsorships, selling ad space or affiliate marketing. There are many successful bloggers in Nigeria such as Linda Ikeji, Uche Pedro and Jide Ogunsanya but few actually speak of blogging.

One place to actually start is YouTube. There are countless free resources on how to start a successful blog. These can help you come up with a strategy for making money from your blog before you even start.

4. Ecommerce

Nigeria has over 100 million internet users. Many of them use the internet to carry out transactions on a daily basis. It is possible for almost anyone to sell something online now but it takes more than making something available for purchase online to succeed in ecommerce. 

In order to succeed in this kind of business, you need to be able to carry out successful product research, find a reliable supplier and use various advertising channels to sell your product. Yet, some people are able to do this flawlessly.

One person who does this well is Courage Ngele. He is one person that provides useful and practical insights that can help anyone break into ecommerce.

5. Amazon Kindle Publishing

Amazon Kindle allows millions of people from around the world to discover and purchase ebooks through the internet. Nigerians can also publish ebooks on amazon and this presents a unique opportunity to sell ebooks to the international market and earn in foreign currency.

The challenge is knowing the right kind of product to sell, how to put it together quickly and selling it successfully to users of the platform. 

One Nigerian who has done this successfully and teaches how to do so is Gbenga Akinwole (Hunku Fenga). You can find him on twitter where he gives practical advice on how anyone can do this.

6. Cryptocurrency Trading

If you haven’t still heard about cryptocurrency in Nigeria by now then you are probably living under a rock. While some people might have misgivings about crypto trading platforms in Nigeria, cryptocurrency has clearly made many millionaires in Nigeria.

Trading successfully requires some skill.Thankfully there are so many free resources on the internet that can help you get started. Getting mentorship from experienced and successful traders can save you a whole lot of headache. 

One successful trader you can learn from is Tola Joseph Fadugbagbe. You can follow him on facebook to get tips and insights on finding success in crypto trading. There are countless YouTube videos that can teach you the basics of crypto trading.

7.Ghostwriting fiction

If you have a passion for writing fiction there are platforms on the internet where you can earn money from your creative writing skills.

Although this method of earning money online is little known, there are platforms like Goodnovel, Webnovel and fizzo.org that would pay you to write for their subscribers. However, the challenge is knowing what kind of fiction sells, how to get your work approved, etc.

I should state that even though you may not rake in millions doing this immediately, this looks like something that would become a popular way to earn online in the near future. So, you might as well be an early starter.

There are not many resources on the internet about how to do this but one person in Nigeria who shares insights about this is Chizoba Okeke Onyeagba (“Blessed Chizoba” on YouTube). You can follow her on facebook for insights on Ghost writing.

8. Selling e-books using selar.co

Selar.co is one of many platforms you can use to sell digital products. What makes it unique is that you can get paid in diverse currencies which gives you access to the international market.

Some Nigerians make money online by creating courses and ebooks about what they know and using selar.co to sell it. One person who has done this very well is Emeka Nobis. You can follow him on facebook for insights about making money from your knowledge.

9. Fiverr and Upwork

Fiverr is a global service marketplace where you can offer your services and get paid by clients from all over the world. Upwork is also similar to fiverr. 

Both Upwork and fiverr have offered massive earning opportunities to countless Nigerians. People do all kinds of work on Fiverr and Upwork  from content writing to web design.

There are countless free resources on the internet about how to make money on fiverr. Some Nigerians who seem to know a lot about freelance platforms include Franklin Emmanuel, Emmanuel Adanu and Gerald Umeh. You can check them out on YouTube for insights on fiverr and Upwork.

10. Forex trading

People actually make money trading forex in Nigeria. Day trading can be very risky and has been known to cause some people to lose a lot of money but that is not the case for everyone.

Some Nigerians have made a success out of Forex trading. One popular example is Uche Paragon, who also provides training on this. You can follow him on instagram for more insights on this.

11. JVzoo

Affiliate marketing is one of the fastest ways to start earning from the internet and JVzoo is one of the easiest affiliate marketing platforms you can join.

Jvzoo would allow you to promote products from international brands to customers around the world. You also get to receive your payments in dollars which can mean more income for you if you live in Nigeria.

In order to succeed on JVzoo, you have to be able to pick the right products to promote and come up with an effective strategy for marketing such products.

One Nigerian that has had extensive success on JVzoo in Nigeria is Victory Akpomedaye. If you are a beginner to making money online in Nigeria, I personally recommend trying out affiliate marketing with JVzoo.

12. YouTube content creation.

Nigeria has many successful video content creators. They use platforms like YouTube, Tik Tok and instagram to produce content in niches ranging from entertainment to real estate. One interesting fact about this is that anyone can do this. It doesn’t matter if you have a full time job or you are a student pursuing tertiary education.

Skit making is already a popular kind of content but it is not the only type of video content. You can create videos on virtually any niche that interests you. It can be cooking, school life or even travel. As long as there is an audience for it, you can earn money creating such videos.

Some Nigerians who have found success creating video content outside the entertainment industry include Fisayo Fosudo and Tayo Aina. You can follow Tayo Aina on twitter to watch how he creates amazing content in the travel niche. 

13. Programming

Software engineering has found use in almost every industry in our global economy. What this means is that the world needs more people who know how to code more than ever before. 

Many Nigerians have opened themselves to global opportunities by learning to code. They use this skill in different ways ranging from working on freelance platforms like fiverr to creating and selling digital products on places like themeforest.

There are so many resources that can teach you how to code. If you are interested in learning to code, you can get affordable programmes taught by Nigerians on places like AQskill or Ustacky. 

I personally recommend Nicholas Idoko’s Learncode academy where you can learn to code for just N5,000. You will receive 250 lectures with assignments and you will be able to ask questions and get feedback on your assignment after each lecture. He is one Nigerian that has found success by learning how to code and now teaches others to do the same. 

What is the easiest and fastest way to make money online?

Just like every other business, internet-based businesses require strategy, hard work and patience. That being said, I personally believe the fastest and easiest way to make money online is through affiliate marketing.

With affiliate marketing, you don’t need to create the product or bother about the logistics of delivering the product. All you have to do is sell it to an interested audience and get a cut as commission. 

Conclusion

Just like we say in Nigeria “follow who know road” . People are actually making this money online and you can join the club. 

All you need to do is learn the process for making money through each of these genuine online businesses and learn from the examples of those who have found success on the internet in Nigeria. There are also some secret websites you can use to make money in Nigeria.

If you have any questions about making money online in Nigeria feel free to ask in the comment section.