Table of content.
1. Graphic Design
2. Blogging
3. Programming/Coding
4. Become a YouTuber
5. Microsoft Excel Knowledge
6. App Development
7. Web Design
8. Copywriting
9. Affiliate Marketing
10. SEO/Google Analytics
11. Selling ebooks
12. Summary
1. Graphic Design
Graphic designing is the process of displaying information through pictorial illustrations.
The skill is a hot cake and very demanded service on campuses across Nigeria higher institutions.
An example of graphic design work is creating banners, logos, posters, etc.
The purpose of graphic design is to communicate information in graphical format.
All the posters you see in school during the SUG elections is the handwork of a graphic designer.
You are also aware that every week Christian fellowships on campus organize programs. It is graphic designers that create the banners for the programs. Not to talk of other school activities like Departmental and faculty nights or other related programs.
Apart from getting a job on campus, you can offer your skill online as a freelancer. Apart from finding clients on freelance platforms, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter is another place you can find clients because a lot of startups are looking for graphic designers.
2. Blogging
Blogging is simply creating content on a blog.
A blogger is a person that creates content for readers online. You're currently reading this article on a blog😌.
Blogging is all about writing for people on a topic that you know and are possibly passionate about.
You can write about literally any niche like Education & Jobs, Relationship, Finance, Religion, Technology, Cryptocurrency, Lifestyle, Food, Fashion, Health and Fitness, Travel, Digital and Internet Marketing, Sports, Pets and Animals, Books & Literature, News, Autos & Vehicles, Real Estates, Digital Marketing, Gaming, Music and Video, etc. The list is endless.
Blogging is all about solving problems with a well-structured article.
How can you make money from blogging?
- Google AdSense
- Sponsorship deals
- Direct Advertising
- Affiliate Marketing
- Sell Product Online
3. Become a YouTuber
YouTube monetization is now a not so popular but very interesting way for students to make money online, cause you're making money by making videos about topics you love.
Everywhere that you go on campus, you will see students making all kinds of videos and common niches among students include comedy skits, dance, tutorials and lifestyle videos These videos get a lot of watch time on YouTube because they are engaging and funny.
To make money on YouTube, you must get at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours. When you do what you are good at, it will be easy to meet the requirements within a year.
You will begin to earn money in dollars as people watch your videos after monetization through majorly google ads. Just like a blog, you can make money through Affiliate marketing, selling products, sponsorship deals and direct advertisements.
4. Programming/Coding
Programming is the number one soft skill in the world right cause you make up to $3,000 walking remotely still as a student.
Every technology around the world follows the architecture of a programming language, so knowing how to code or program is the gateway to making lots of money in the virtual economy.
The best part about programming is that you can work remotely(online). That is, you can work for a company in a place as far as Australia while you are a student in Nigeria.
When I say programming language, what I'm I talking about? I mean Python, HTML, C ++, PHP, JavaScript, C Language, SQL, Swift, Objective-C, Ruby, Pascal.
5. Web Design
Web design/development is the skill of designing a website for the internet.
Every website on the internet has a design or architecture. It is the job of a web designer to create the structure of a website.
As a web designer in school, you can start to create professional websites and blogs.
Every business or blogger wants a fast loading website with the best functionality.
For example, this blog has a good web design. It makes it easy for you to read the article.
Many students in school want to create a blog to earn money online. You can offer to build their blogs at a cheaper rate.
Also, you can source for jobs on freelancer websites like Upwork, Fiverr, etc. They're lots of freelancer platforms. Click here to see them.
6. Microsoft Excel Knowledge
Microsoft Excel is a program software for handling mathematical related data analysis, which means you can solve mathematical problems using the Microsoft Excel program. It is a powerful tool that solves complex programs in every organization.
Many students have the Excel program on their laptops with absolutely zero knowledge of how useful it is. It is the Excel Program that helps in calculating the salaries of workers in a company. Also, final students hire people to do their statistical calculations still using the Excel program.
Proficient Excel users can get jobs online on Freelancer sites like Upwork, etc.
7. APP Development
APP development involves the process of developing a mobile APP for Android and iPhones device.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Bolt apps are apps developed by app developers.
You can make a lot of money as a student by developing an APP for clients in your school or on freelancer sites. Also, as an app developer, you can create and upload your app on Playstore. Google will pay you when people download and use your app. Easy money right?😏
8. Copywriting
Copywriting is all about promoting a product or service through content creation. It is the job of a copywriter to convince readers to buy a product or use a service.
Many companies in the world use copywriters to drive in more sales to increase revenue.
Copywriting requires that you have good writing skills. You must be able to influence a person's decision through words. You can learn how to write by reading books and taking courses online.
Here are some books I highly recommend:
- The Copywriter’s Handbook by Robert Bly
- How to Write Copy That Sells by Ray Edward
- Copywriting Secrets by Jim Edward
- The Adweek Copywriting Handbook by Joseph Sugarman
- Ogilvy On Advertising by David Ogilvy
- Scientific Advertising by Claude Hopkins
9. Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate is best described as a form of partnership. Alliance marketing is the process of promoting products or services, and once the product is purchased or the service is paid for through you, you earn a commission. The commission rate could be as high as 75%😳. It all depends on whether it is a digital product or a physical product.
The best way to go about Affiliate marketing is by taking advantage of your audience on social media. Facebook, Instagram and lots more. Also, take advantage of your large audience on your blog or YouTube channel.
Affiliate programs I recommend:
- Jumia
- Konga
- Payporte
- Amazon
- eBay
- Shopify
- ShareASale
- Awin
- Etison
- CJ Affiliate
- JotForm
10. SEO/Google Analytics
Every online platform today utilizes SEO and Google analytics so SEO and Google analytics is a high demanding as well as high paying skill in the world of content creation.
SEO stands for search engine optimization. It is the process of optimizing a website and its content for it to rank on search engines like Google search. Cause the goal of every digital marketer is for their website to appear on the front page of Google search.
Achieving this takes a lot of work and analysis by an SEO expert. Many companies are willing to pay well to make their companies appear on the first page of Google search results.
The best place to learn SEO is on the YouTube channel – Income School.
Google analytics helps a Webmaster to understand the behaviour of visitors to their websites. It is a tool to get more website views.
You can work to help Webmasters analyze the data in their Google analytics dashboard.
11. Sell an eBook
An eBook is a softcopy material that serves the purpose of educating and guiding a reader on a topic. For example, you can write an eBook on how to start snail farming in Nigeria, or even on certain topics at school.
The secret of making money by selling eBooks is to write on topics that solve the problem of people. Nobody would want to buy a book that is not helpful.
Though writing an eBook can take a lot of time, it's worth it.
Facebook is the best place to promote your eBook to make sales, and you could list them up for sale on platforms like Payhip, Smashwords, Gumroad, E-junkie, Blurb, Lulu press, etc.
In summary,
Making money in Nigeria is frustrating, especially as a young person, but I'll advise you to start small, don't plan on hitting it big too fast. Just keep growing and with time you'll be able to pay for your 200k self-con with luxury furniture, or even a one-bedroom apartment.😎
Also, don't get intimidated by Yahoo boys and runs girls, cause it never ends well.👌🏻
I'll love to hear from you, which business idea will you be trying? Leave a comment and I'll reply to your comment telling you how to go about it.❤
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