Best Side Hustle Ideas in Nigeria

Side hustle ideas in Nigeria. You have already heard this phrase, right?! Many people use this phrase to describe a side job or means of earning some money despite the main form of employment.

So, who is the right candidate for a side hustle? Well, any of you! If you are just willing to make a little extra money, no matter if you have a full-time job, then you are a match. If you are working multiple part-time jobs, why not benefit from taking another one on.

If you live in Nigeria then continue to read on carefully! We have prepared an insightful list, sharing the best side hustle ideas in Nigeria that you can do to earn that extra money. Let’s start!

Perfume Seller

This business is booming o! It seems that what the girls (and some guys) have been doing lately is buying fragrances and reselling them online. Trust us when we say that this market is huge! Who doesn’t like to smell good?!

There are various categories of perfume sellers: those who sell authentic designer fragrances, those that sell copies (affordable imitations), and those who sell perfume oils. Regardless of which category you want to fall under, you will have customers who will patronize; all you have to do is research to find them! Be careful to find a source that can supply you without failing!

Online Thrift Store

If you enjoy shopping, why not make money from it? Do you know how much more money you can get from selling thrift clothes online than in the market? People like packaging, so if you don’t mind undergoing the stress of going to the market, searching for clothes, pricing, and packaging, DO IT! If you go to okrika vendors, you can get a second-hand corporate skirt for as low as N250, and if you wash and iron it properly, you can sell it for N4,000!

Fitness Instructor

So, this is a little more tricky. You do not wake up and decide to be a fitness instructor. You have to live, or at least look the part. Get with the healthy lifestyle, not just preach it. Once you do this, make an online presence on social media, upload a lot of fitness content: workout videos, magic routines, meal plans, before and afters, and if you are consistent, you might be successful as an instructor. You could get fitness brands to collaborate and people who would want you to train them in person or online for a fee.

Personal Shopper

Although you might not have heard about this before, some people hate shopping. No matter if it is for clothes, groceries, or home decor. Why not use this to make their life easier and do their shopping for them. That means making extra money for yourself. In this case, it is essential to make an online presence for yourself and network with people! Especially busy people who would need the extra help.

Tailoring

It may consume time, BUT it is an excellent way to make money if you manage your time well. If skilled, you can charge A LOT for your services. Looking good never goes out of style, so you can be assured that this market won’t go dry.

Local Snacks

Do you ever crave local snacks like kuli-kuli or awara?

Bet you do. No be only you! If you search “awara” on Twitter, you’d be surprised to see that a lot of people search for it, and thus, vendors pop out here and there. You could make this a mini-business that you run on the side; you don’t even have to make the snacks yourself! Just organize and resell!

CV Writer/Editor

A skill that should not be underrated. Many people don’t know how to write their resumes to get the job they want. If you are good at writing, work as a freelancer and find people willing to pay for this service. Another service to offer is preparing cover letters as well. If you are skilled, you can freelance and write on different topics for pay. Check out some sites for freelancing like fiver.com to search for opportunities.

Social Media Management

Another side hustle to do online. If you know how to build and maintain an online presence, generate content, and have patience, explore! You can scout for social media management opportunities by checking social media pages that share job opportunities or pages that repost new businesses (some struggle to build their followers, free tip!). It does not hurt to try your hands at social media management since you can learn from pages you admire.

Tutor/Lesson Teacher

Were you good at a specific subject in school? Are you good at sharing knowledge and think you can help other kids? Then tutoring might be for you. Many parents are looking for help for their children in school to catch up. Or tutors to prepare them for passage exams. Think about doing freelance teaching as a way of earning extra money.

Uber/Bolt

If you have a car and like driving, offer your services as a driver. Find a trustworthy person to help you too, and pay them based on what you agree on. Bolt and Uber are very lucrative if your car and driver are approved. Remember to be safe!

Food/ Meal Prep

If you like to cook, and CAN (this is very important) cook, then consider opening your store. You can create a menu, price list, and days in which you deliver food to your customers based on their orders. Did you know that 3 liters of stew can be sold at N15k? No? Now you know! The better your food and service, the more recommendations you will get. So, focus on the delicacies you make best, and make them well!

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Hope you find some of these side hustle ideas in Nigeria helpful to start. Remember, networking is essential too. Tell people your intent, spread the word, this is the top way to get customers or get employed. If you have other ideas, please share them and let us know so we add them to this list.

We wish you luck! Until next time…

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