So many people dream of starting a new venture but are held back by fear, indecision, or any variety of other personal factors. Whether you’re looking to escape the 8-to-5 grind or you just want to earn some money on the side, there are plenty of ways to turn your skills and interests into cold hard cash.

In this post, I will be sharing great new ways to make money aside from your regular job in Nigeria. There are actually multiple ways to make extra money on the side while you are still doing your day job. With the whole economic issues in the country, these few tips might come in handy.

1. Start a blog on something you passionate about.
You can blog about your passion, your area of expertise, anything. By just creating a website with ads, you could generate some additional revenue. A good example here is Linda Ikeji who turned blogging into a serious and very profitable business. Another good example – NaijaTechGuide blog owner Paschal Okafor who already earned millions from Konga Affiliate program simply by blogging about all things mobile phones and gadgets.

2. Takeup freelancing as a side-hustle.
Either we believe it or not, each of us has that one unique thing that we very could at. If you find that unique skills of yours and showcase it in such a way that people are willing to pay you for it, then you are on your way to a successful freelancing career. Being a freelancer does not require that you work for yourself full-time, it only means that you have the liberty to do what you want and when you want it (you are your own boss).

While still keeping your full-time day job, you can start a side freelancing business that takes some of your free time and earns you some extra-cash alongside doing what you love. If you ever wish to take your freelancing business to the next level, I recommend you check out these freelancing market-places for the best deals you can find in Nigeria.

3. Buying and selling of products both offline & online.
This involves petty trading of consumer goods. It’s time-tested and still works quite well for many people. It is often better to start by selling things you are used to. It could be dresses, shoes, jewelry, smartphones, tablets etc. Your first customers will typically be your colleagues at work and members of the church.

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Joshua Udom