With the current economic situation in the country, supporting yourself and your family with a salary earned from a 9 to 5 job might not be enough or sustainable.
The daily increase in prices of goods and services in the country is really taking its toll on citizens as their salaries are not enough to cover their needs and expenses.
This situation has forced people to look for additional sources of income in order to survive.
If you still have no idea what you can do besides your 9 to 5 job that can bring you some extra money, I will advise you to read on as you will definitely find a perfect option for you.
Here are things you can do outside of your 9-to-5 job to make more money.
1. Freelancing on platforms like Fiverr
One way to make more money on top of your 9-5 job is by freelancing on platforms like Fiverr.
What is self-employment?
Freelancing is when you use your skills, education, and experience to work with multiple clients and take on multiple tasks without committing to a single employer. This is primarily done online.
What is Fiverr?
Fiverr is a leading online marketplace that offers services called “gigs.” It is a platform where freelancers can publish and advertise their digital services to buyers around the world.
Skills you can get paid for on Fiverr include but are not limited to programming, digital marketing, graphic design, content creation, web development, virtual assistant, writing, video editing, etc. As a plus, you can find out about the jobs you can do from the comfort of your home.
You should keep in mind that the number of tasks you can perform on platforms like Fiverr depends on your ability to meet and meet your buyers' schedule.
2. Open a store
If you are a business person, you can open a store as a way to earn additional income on top of your 9 to 5 job.
Since you will be unavailable most of the day, you can hire a salesperson or salesperson to help you run the store while you are at work.
3. Investment
Investing is also another way to make extra money in addition to your 9 to 5 job. If you have significant funds, you can invest in real estate on which to build shops, houses or rental premises.
Alternatively, you can partner with a trusted company by providing them with funds and then earn the agreed percentage of profits on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
4. Own a farm
Agriculture is a business that for decades has proven to be a profitable and sustainable source of income. So, getting into agriculture (livestock or food crops) is another way to earn extra money on top of your 9 to 5 job. You can try this by starting on a small scale and if it works well, you can do it on a large scale or even full time.
As a bonus, read 7 Reasons Why You Should Own a Farm
5. Start a rental service
Nigerians are known to be lovers of Owambes (festivals). Hardly a week goes by without someone organizing one event or another, be it weddings, birthday parties, funerals, etc.
Rental service is a business that is easily assumed to be non-profitable. But this is not true if you have good clients. Why not try it?
6. Make use of your talents or abilities.
If you are a good singer, DJ or instrumentalist, you can put this skill to excellent and profitable use, especially on the weekends.
As a singer or instrumentalist, you can hook up with a musical band that attends events, especially on weekends when you won't be at work, and make a good amount of money simply by using your talent.
You can also play and sing in halls or live shows.
7. Start a YouTube channel
Another source of extra money is to open a YouTube channel where you publish relevant content. Over time, you will be able to monetize your channel. Alternatively, you can also earn by being an influencer on various social media platforms.
8. Create a paid course on a skill you know well.
If you are an expert in a particular field or skill, you can earn some extra money by opening an account on learning platforms like Udemy, Superprof, and others, where you will be paid according to the number of people willing to learn that skill. .
9. Write
If you are an expert writer or have a talent for writing, you can write books and publish them and then sell them on platforms like Amazon, Kindle, etc.
10. Photography
Since Nigerians are very into socializing and partying, you can make a lot of money as an event photographer. During weekends, you may cover events.
Since photoshoots are the latest trend in society, alternatively you can conduct photoshoots for future couples, graduating students, birthday celebrants, etc.
All you need is to be exceptional at what you do and I bet your clients will come running even if they have to wait until the weekends before they can access you.
The above and many more are things you can do to earn extra money on top of your 9 to 5 jobs. Thinking that you might not be able to cope, I have got you covered with ways to strike a balance between your 9 to 5 job. and your secondary activity.
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