Secret websites to make money in Nigeria- 15 you probably didn’t know

Nigerians have a bad reputation online. This is all thanks to various scammers in the country who have rubbished the good name of other hardworking Nigerians.

The consequence of this is that there are limited opportunities for Nigerians to make money online but all hope is not lost. Those who know some secret platforms for making money online in Nigeria dare not reveal it for fear that some Nigerians might abuse those platforms.

If you have an internet connection and are looking for some little-known websites where you can make some money right now ”As e dey hot”, I would go out of my way to give you these little-known platforms but I would only give you 15 of them for now.

Here are the top money making websites in Nigeria whether you are a student or a recent graduate.

1. Cryptojobslist

Many Nigerians are already making money online with cryptocurrencies. Efforts to control or stop crypto trading in Nigeria have failed and are not showing any signs of succeeding anytime soon. This means that crypto is here to stay.

What many people don’t know is that you can earn serious money by being paid for services in cryptocurrency. I am talking about making between $100 to $2000 per week for doing tasks like community management, writing, Discord services, etc.

You can find such jobs on Cryptojobslist. However, you need to have some guidance on how you can do this effectively to avoid costly failures.

If you are a beginner, I recommend Nelson Igwe’s course on Defi Jobs. If you can afford it it will definitely be worth your money. This would work for you even if you are a student or recent graduate looking for ways to earn money online.

Check out the course here.

2. Themeforest

Do you know how to code? Can you create WordPress themes and plugins that are very useful to developers? If you can do this and you are just hearing about Themeforest, you have left a lot of money on the table.

Some Nigerians are silently raking in millions from these platforms by selling plugins and templates. If you are a student in the university or a recent graduate you should go and learn to code, gain mastery of this skill, create your product, and sell it on Themeforest. Do this and thank me later.

Besides Themeforest, you can also sell on codecanyon.net. Even though you may have to pay a high author’s fee and withholding tax fee, if you have a good product you would still make money.

If you are interested in learning to code and you are on a budget I definitely recommend Nicholas Idoko’s Learn to Code program.

You get access to up to 250 courses for free but with paid plans, you even get benefits like support with a passion project and job placement.

If this is something you feel you should do then check it out here.

3. GoodNovel

If you can write fiction then Goodnovel is a website that allows you to earn good money. GoodNovel is a reading platform where people pay to enjoy well-written fiction. They give financial rewards to writers that meet their requirements.

Rewards include a signing bonus if your work gets accepted and other bonuses when you reach a certain amount of leadership.

Check it out here.

4. Fizzo.org

This platform is also for you if you enjoy creative writing. You can earn money by putting your work on this platform. Fizzo also pays the same way Goodnovel does.

You get a signup bonus once your work has been accepted and other bonuses when you reach a certain amount of readership and complete your project.

Check it out here.

5. Writingcreek

If you know a thing or two about academic writing you should consider using WritingCreek to earn on the internet. WritingCreek allows you to earn anywhere from $4-$12 per page working on projects like science writing, grant writing, Essay writing, etc.

Although there is a robust screening process, if you can scale through and get approved you can potentially earn good money.

Check it out here.

6. Where to Pitch

This tool is a secret weapon used by elite freelance writers to make money online. Where to Pitch is not exactly a writing platform itself but helps you detect digital brands that are likely to accept guest posts from you. 

Once you have a list of brands that are willing to pay for guest posts, proceed to pitch your article to them following their pitching guideline.

Check it out here.

7. Visa Jobs Hq

Many Nigerians want to get foreign jobs (either remote or visa-sponsored) but don’t know where to look. A good platform to use for this is Visa Jobs Hq. The jobs curated on the platform are friendly to Nigerian applicants.

Check it out here.

8. SEOClerks

SEOClerks is on this list because compared to Fiverr and Upwork it is relatively less known. This platform can earn you good money if you have SEO skills like SEO content writing, link building, or guest posting then SEOClerks is the place to be for you.

You can find a consistent stream of clients. As long as you have a clear system for delivering your service quickly and effectively you won’t run out of clients or income. 

Check it out here.

9. MindSumo

Mindsumo is a crowdsourcing platform where people compete to give the best solution to company problems. A company posts a question and people come up with original solutions and submit them. The top answers win some monetary awards. 

If you have the time and knowledge to come up with these solutions then this is something you should definitely check out. 

Check it out here.

10. Gumroad

Gumroad is a platform where you can sell digital products like ebooks, software, or templates. It is easy to create several products and sell them in dollars as a Nigerian. 

What it takes is adequate market research and then creating quality products that your audience would want to use. After launching your product, use an appropriate marketing strategy to promote it and you can start seeing good money soonest.

Check it out here.

11. 1688.com

If ecommerce is your thing then you should know about 1688.com. It is a Chinese platform where you can find manufacturers of cheap products. These products can then be easily imported into Nigeria and sold for a profit. 

This website is gold to mini importers in Nigeria. As long as you can get good buying agents and sort out your shipping then you are ready to earn good money using this platform.

Get started here.

12. Booking.com

Booking.com is a global platform that allows people to book hotels or apartments for short stays. Ordinary people with access (either ownership or lease) to an apartment can list such properties on booking.com and earn good cash from travelers who book their listing. 

For a single day, you can charge as much as N150,000 depending on the location of the apartment and other factors. So if you own an apartment that is suitable for this, then this might just be your thing.

Get started here.

13. Buy Me a Coffee

If you create amazing content on the internet (especially if it is free) you can fund your work through Buy Me a Coffee. This would work well for you if you already have fans who like or appreciate your work. 

Whether you do art, music, or write fiction there are several options for monetizing using Buy Me a Coffee. You can get monetary gifts, create a paid membership, or sell your work. It is totally free and you can pick the monetization style that suits you best. 

Get started here.

14. Substack.com

If you are very knowledgeable of a topic that is very broad and has a global audience then you should consider creating a substack newsletter.

You can discuss any topic from fiction to cryptocurrency and receive subscription fees every month from your loyal readers. And to crown it all you can send countless emails for free.

However, to find success with this model, you must be willing to do thorough research before you start your newsletter. This would help you get enough subscribers to charge a fair amount of money.

Get started here.

15. Airdrop Alert

I have previously mentioned that people can earn in cryptocurrencies. Well, Airdrop Alert is the platform for that.

When cryptocurrencies are launched they usually give out coins, sometimes in exchange for tasks to users. This is a marketing strategy for them but with Airdrop Alert you can be notified about new airdrops from crypto projects. 

If you receive coins from genuine projects, you could potentially earn serious money. This is more suitable for you if you know a thing or two about crypto.

Check it out here.

Conclusion

In Africa, we say that there are many roads that lead to the market. These websites can represent a path to higher income for anyone who understands how to use them and has an effective strategy.

Let me know if you have any other secret websites we can use to earn in the comment section.