[Hawnsgist] 10 Ways To Make Money As A Student In Nigeria

Now that school has resumed in full force, we all know how difficult the economy is at the moment. With the high price prevailing and scarcity everywhere, we have all felt the brutal pinch of this economic recession in one way or the other,  students more so. And , if you're like me, you're not really comfortable with disturbing your parents for money every time. You want to stand on your own and make some money for yourself to buy those extra things you know you can't ask from the parents. Well, here are 10 quick ways to make money as a student in Nigeria. Have at it! 

1. Tutoring

Many parents who work full-time require the services of expert tutors who can help their kids with difficult subjects at school and also help them with their home work while they at work.

There are two ways through which you can handle tutoring as a student. The first way is to do it online. There are many websites that you can register on to become an online tutor and make money during your spare time at school. The other way is to search for parents that you can advertise your services to, so that you can schedule a time to visit their homes and teach their kids.

2. Sports training

If there are any particular sports you are good at, you can think of becoming a sports trainer. I remember that when I was in the university we used to have fitness clubs organized by students and to join such clubs, you had to pay a token as membership fees. The organizers made sizable amounts of money for themselves doing this alone.

3. Graphic design

Graphic design is huge right now especially because of the high percentage of people creating new websites. Web designers need graphic designers to help them create banners, logos and other similar materials to use to make their websites beautiful.

There is also a vast number of opportunities offline that graphic designers can tap into including designing logos, business cards, brochures and business cards for various small and large organizations.

4. Freelance writing

Another business idea for a Nigerian student is to become a freelance Writer. You can find a lot of freelance writing jobs on websites like Freelancer, Odesk, Elance, Fiverr and other micro-job websites.

5. Blogging

Is there a topic you are passionate about? Or would you like other people to read of your experiences as a Nigerian Student? You can make a lot of money from blogging about diverse topics you love and the good thing is you can start this business without a kobo. All you need is your laptop and access to the internet.

6. Hairdressing

This is a good idea for female students. You can help your fellow female students to make their hair and charge them a token for it. You can choose to do this on weekends only to avoid undue interference with your academic work.

7. Event planning

Event planning is another easy business you can do as a student especially since most events fall during the weekend when there is little or no school work to be done.

8. Pet breeding

Another great business that can make you a student millionaire in no time is pet breeding. Imported dog breeds like Alsatians, Rottweilers and German Shepherds are some of the pets in very high demand in the Nigerian market.

9. Sewing

You can also make money from helping other students to sew and mend their clothes.

10. Web design

Lastly, you should consider becoming a web designer. Although you mind need to spend some time learning the skills but as soon as you grasp the skills, there are no limit to what you can earn from web designing even as a student.