Peter Tolu Akande tells us the Love Story in Mokola, Ibadan A very interesting true life story that happened in Mokola, Ibadan, Nigeria; on Friday 25th April, 2024. This is the story of Peter Toluwani Akande Make I give una gist. As I waka comot from convention ground that Friday evening make I go hustle …
How I Turned a ₦40,000 Gig Into a ₦150,000 Client and how you can too
Photo by Martin Kesene on Pexels.com What I intend to share is how I turned a ₦10,000 gig into a ₦150,000 client and how you can too. As a freelancer, nothing beats the thrill of landing a new client—even if the pay isn’t nice at first. But what if I told you that small gigs …
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The Power of a Boring Morning Routine
You would be shocked at how much power exists in a boring morning routine. If you’re a freelancer, you know this feeling:You sit down at your desk, open your google docs to work. You then go to X to double check the fact or probably save a picture and next thing, you are on a …
3 Upwork Proposal mistakes that cost me clients
3 upwork proposal mistakes that cost me clients What I want to share is 3 Upwork proposal mistakes I made that cost me client, that I am sure you do and should correct too. Ever seen a gig on Upwork that you know you are super qualified for, your profile seem to be super optimized …
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Why Agba John Doe must remain anonymous
Agba John Doe So I was thinking and I thought this is Why it is better Agba John Doe remains a John Doe — remains anonymous. If you are familiar with the Nigerian Twitter Space, you would know Agba John Doe. I know it's X now, but let me be. But, in case you don't …
Can You Really Make $500 Monthly as a Nigerian Freelancer? I Tried It
Can You Really Make $500 Monthly as a Nigerian Freelancer? This is one of the questions I get from newbies When I first heard that Nigerian freelancers were earning $500+ per month, I was skeptical. That’s over ₦700,000—more than what many 9–5 jobs offer. But after freelancing for a few years and tracking my progress, …
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I almost gave up last week, here’s what kept me going
Photo by Oladimeji Ajegbile on Pexels.com I almost gave up last week. I kept asking what is the point? Why have I been consistent this much and not getting the results I want? It just felt like I have been swimming at a particular level for too long. Last week, I nearly quit everything. The …
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Freelancing in Port Harcourt: The Good, The Bad & The Truth
Freelancing in Port Harcourt: The Good, The Bad and The Truth Since 2021 when I started freelancing, there are a few things I've gathered over the while Freelancing in Nigeria is a lot, but in Port Harcourt? Let me tell you about the good, the bad and the truth. If you know Nigeria, I am …
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Why Clients Don’t Reply—And What I’m Doing About It
Facing rejection I will be talking about a very daring topic for Freelancers. Why clients don't reply and I will tell you what I do about it when it happens to me. There’s a special heartbreak that comes with freelancing. You spend hours crafting the perfect proposal—tailored, thoughtful, packed with value—and then… silence.No “Thanks, we’ll …
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THE PERSON WITH THE MOST CASH WINS
The person with the most cash wins I was reading this book by Czar Nnamani and I saw this and I realized how true it is. I don't know if you have ever seen this or probably heard this before, "if it can give you N10, then it can give you N1,000." That is very …
