In today’s economy, one income isn’t enough. If you’re a Nigerian aged 17–45 and want honest ways to make money online,

this article is for you.

You don’t need tech skills or big capital—just a smartphone and internet.

These five side gigs are already helping people earn up to $2,000 (₦3 million) per month.

Let’s get started

1. Freelancing

Offer a skill online and get paid in dollars.

Where to start: Upwork, Fiverr, Payday Africa

Skills in demand:

• Copywriting
• Graphic design
• Social media management
• Video editing
• Voiceover & transcription

What you can earn: ₦100k–₦1 million/month

Startup needs: Phone or laptop + internet

Bonus: Learn any skill for free on YouTube or Coursera.

2. Affiliate Marketing

Promote other people’s products and earn a commission—no product of your own needed.

Top platforms:

Stakecut, Selar, Expertnaire

What you can earn:

₦50k–₦500k/month

Why it’s great:

You can share links on WhatsApp, Facebook, or TikTok without paying for ads.

3. Remote Customer Support

Work from home answering customer questions for foreign companies.

Requirements: Good English, steady internet, basic communication skills

Where to apply: Remote.co, We Work Remotely, Indeed

Pay range: $500–$1,500/month

Tip:

Search “entry-level remote jobs” and apply every day.

4. Sell Digital Products

Create and sell eBooks, courses, or templates online—no expert needed.

Ideas to sell:

- Recipe eBook
– Fitness challenge guide
– “How to pass WAEC” study guide

Best platforms:

Selar, Disgistem, Gumroad, Stakecut

What you can earn: ₦100k–₦2 million/month

Perk: Write once, earn forever.

5. YouTube & TikTok Content Creation

Make videos about what you love and earn from ads, sponsors, and product deals.

Popular topics: Tech tips, motivation, pet care, comedy skits

How you earn:

• YouTube ads
• Brand partnerships
• Promoting products

What you can earn:

From $100/month to millions, depending on your audience and consistency.

Pick one method, learn it well, and stick with it.

Soon you could be teaching others how to make money online too

Which of these will you start with?

Drop a comment below and let’s grow together

Cheers 🥂

Clement.