How to Start Affiliate  Marketing in Nigeria 

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Making money online in Nigeria is becoming a must for everyone. In these hard times, an extra source of income is never a bad idea.

Affiliate marketing is a business model where you get paid a commission for selling a company’s products or services. This advertising method has become popular with the growing use of the internet in Nigeria. But there is a reason for this.

It turns out that affiliate marketing is probably the easiest way to make your first kobo online. But ‘easy’ doesn’t mean ‘cheap’. You would probably need a digital device (smartphone or laptop), and a good internet connection, and trust me, you may also need a substantial budget contrary to what most people claim is free to start. Another thing you need is a guide like this article.

With all of these in place, you are ready to roll, and mind you, you don’t have to worry about creating and buying products, you will just promote an existing product. 

Don’t know how to start? Kindly read on to learn more about affiliate marketing! 

How to start affiliate marketing in Nigeria for beginners 

Want to start affiliate marketing in Nigeria but don’t know how or where to start as a beginner? you’ve come to the right place. While there are so many affiliate platforms to join like JUMIA, 1XBET, BET9JA, and AMAZON, I suggest Expertnaire

Don’t know about Expertnaire yet, well it is a platform that offers the best to their affiliates which is why you should consider it. They give high commissions for each sale, some 55%, some 80% and they offer over 50 hot digital products to choose from. 

Here’s how to get started as an affiliate marketer on Expertnaire: 

  1. Look for a strong affiliate program and join. I recommend Expertnaire. Expertnaire is an online digital marketplace dealing with knowledge-based digital products. It is widely regarded as the biggest affiliate marketing platform in Africa. 
  1. Get yourself an affiliate marketing guide to gain more knowledge. You can try the Newbie affiliate marketing expo on Expertnaire. That course will teach you everything you need to know about affiliate marketing. 
  1. Choose a niche. A niche is a specialized segment of the market. Niching down will help make your marketing campaign easier.
  1. Promote a product– Start promoting a product that aligns with your niche and your target audience
  1. Have the right mentality. Mindset is everything. Don’t expect to earn instant income before providing any value to people who need it. Be patient, stay positive, and always give value.
  1. Set targets. Targets are results that you’re aiming to achieve. They are the benchmarks that set up a clear course of action. When setting your targets start small. Like earning your first 10–50k even your first dollar. Then celebrate your achievement and create a new target of earning 100–500k. Then create a 1M milestone, 10M, and so on.

How to start if you have no money 

Sorry to crush your hopes, but going into affiliate marketing with no money may be a hassle considering the build-up process which requires not only time and effort but most importantly MONEY.  

Even if you don’t want to create a blog or website, you will need to use email/social media marketing to get an audience. Either of the two options will cost you some money.

How much do I need to start affiliate marketing in Nigeria?

Oh, I’ve been here before. I asked this same question you have in mind.  

In all honesty, you don’t necessarily have to have money to start affiliate marketing in Nigeria.  

Sounds unreal, right? Hold up, I get it. You can start affiliate marketing with little or no investment plan however, there are certain skills you will need if you must scale through the process.  

If you want to make a living as an affiliate marketer in Nigeria then you need skills such as SEO, copywriting, running ads, funnel creation, and closing to name only but a few.   

Now, if you are a complete beginner, here’s where you will need to invest your money, time, and effort since you will need these skills at your fingertip, and trust me, you’d be miserable if you don’t.  

Thinking of learning on YouTube for free? Well, I tried it myself but it didn’t help. I suggest you buy courses or better still pay for mentorships so you can learn from people who have done what you are trying to do.  

What is the easiest affiliate program to make money?

It has to be the Jumia affiliate program because why not? The Jumia affiliate program allows you to earn a commission by promoting products sold on the Jumia platform.  

Come to think of it, Jumia is one of the biggest online marketplaces in Nigeria and with dominance in over 14 African countries including Tanzania, Ghana, Cameroon, Algeria, and Uganda. 

How many followers do you need to promote affiliate offers? 

It’s not so much about how many followers you have but the quality of the leads and the value given. Plus you could be doing affiliate marketing with no social media presence at all if you wanted to. 

Just buy some quality traffic, send it to a landing page, follow up with your leads and you’re in business. Of course, being active on social media helps to build trust with your leads. But it is not absolutely required.

It’s never really about the size of the list except you have a huge email list that is full of hungry people, who are ready to purchase what you promote. Does that happen? Yes, it does but not for newbies who are just starting.  

While it requires patience to master email marketing. I advise learning copywriting as it will help you out big time as an affiliate marketer.  

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I teach myself affiliate marketing?

Yes, you can, but you’ll need quite some patience in the long run. It will be fun because every rudiment of the market will be known to you. 

Nonetheless, you’ll need to do research, leverage social media platforms, e-mail marketing, solo ads, source for products, sign up as a marketer on affiliate platforms, carve out a niche, and follow forums. 

With all this information, best believe you can scale through the grinds all by yourself.  

Is affiliate marketing still paying in Nigeria?   

Of course, affiliate marketing is still paying in Nigeria and a lot of marketers are doing crazy figures. As long as I can remember, affiliate marketing has widely become a source of income for many since it became popular in Nigeria in 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic). 

Can I start affiliate marketing with my phone? 

Why not? If your phone is all you have got to start with, then sure. With time, you can consider getting a laptop for more convenience as the case may be.  

Which affiliate marketing program pays daily? 

JvZoo is one of the popular affiliate programs amongst Nigerians that pays daily. The minimum payout is $50 however this is only available for ‘Premium’ affiliates and to achieve ‘Premium’ status you need to first apply and be approved.

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