Creative Side Hustles Nigerians Are Using to Make Money

Being creative isn’t just for fun anymore it’s a money move. Here are creative side hustles Nigerians are turning into cash flow: 🧵

• Graphics Design
With Canva and mobile apps, people are making logos, flyers & social posts for small businesses even without a laptop.

• Content Creation
TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter) are now income streams. Skits, tutorials, lifestyle vlogs all pay with consistency.

• Mini-importation + Branding
Buy small items (lashes, accessories, gadgets) from China, rebrand, sell on WhatsApp, Instagram. Low risk, high return.

• Digital Art & NFTs
Some artists are making real money selling digital art as NFTs or doing commissions for clients abroad.

• Voiceover & Podcasting
With just a phone, many are offering voiceover services or starting niche podcasts and brands are noticing.

• Creative Writing
Threads, blogs, ghostwriting, and scriptwriting are now in demand. If you can write creatively, there’s money in it.

• T-shirt & Tote Bag Design
People are using heat press or even print-on-demand to push Afrocentric or funny quotes on shirts and bags.

Creativity pays literally.