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 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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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 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 …
Photo by Judit Peter on Pexels.com Last month, I made ₦250,000 from freelancing. It’s not a “six-figure in dollars” success story—but it’s honest, real, and (most importantly) mine. Whether you’re just starting out as a freelancer, looking to diversify your income, or simply curious about what goes on behind the curtain, here’s a full breakdown …
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Discipline isn't sexy in any way, but it pays my bills. To think I would be leading such a boring life at this young age, when I am full of life. I would not believe! There’s nothing glamorous about waking up at 5:30 AM to sit in front of a laptop. Especially when you’d rather …
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These are spaces you could get gigs within 24 hours as a freelancer. All you need is power supply, good data connection, a good mobile device or a laptop (preferably a laptop). 1. Online Moderation Platform: ModSquad, Crisp Thinking, The Social Element What You Do: Monitor social media, forums, and chatrooms to enforce community guidelines. …
Top 5 social media influencers I would be sharing top 5 influencers in Nigeria. Kindly note that this post is by no means intended to slander anyone, and it is in no chronological order. Having said that, come with me: Social media influence in Nigeria is very very lucrative. Do you need me to tell …
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CowryWise If there is any fintech app you would love to use in Nigeria, I would totally recommend CowryWise. Not just because I love the name "Cowry" derived from cowries, and wise should be from "investing your cowries wisely". I mean there are a lot of FinTech, from Cowrywise, PiggyVest, Bamboo to even Opay, Moniepoint, …
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Rita Ekwem: The journey to a nurse That dream of wanting to be a nurse has finally come to an end. It all started in November 2010, two years into school the devil came and I had some issues that made me leave school of nursing in Benue state to Benin to stay with my …
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