Nigerian youths, in the absence of
white collar jobs may take up one of the following job opportunities to keep
body and soul and with dedication, perseverance and a burning passion, who
knows? You may become a renowned business man or woman in the nearest future:
Website
Design: - Through the internet, the world has become a
global village where what happens in Nigeria can be seen or heard almost
immediately. If you are well grounded in designing website, why don’t you
contact Churches, Mosques, Small and Medium Businesses, Politicians, Corporate
Organisation, Friends, Schools etc and help them stage a presence on the
internet through an appealing site. You will be amazed at how much you can rake
in through this effort.
A good communication skill with a talent to inspire
and influence people’s opinion or stand may be all what you need to be a Motivational/ Inspirational Speaker.
People are always willing to part with their hard
earned money to acquire knowledge or get information to make them succeed in
their chosen endeavour. You too can
be an Inspirational Speaker if you learn the act.
Agent
Business: Agents are found in
different fields of human endeavor such as sports, real estate, transportation
etc you can become one if you have the prerequisite knowledge and all it takes
to make people patronize and willing to pay you. For instance, football agents
scout for players with the hope of finding National or International clubs for
them. Real estate agents on the other hand serve as links between home owners
and will be tenant. Agents are paid for the service they rendered.
Hat
& Bead Making: This is another lucrative business in
Nigeria today considering the fact that majority of our female population wear
beautiful beads and hats to events such as parties, Church services etc. In
fact, beads are also used to make flower vases and other interior decors. Why
don’t you come in by learning the rudiments of the business so that sooner or later
you too can be a force to reckon with in the business of bead and hat making?
Sale
of Phone and Accessories: - Some Nigerian youths obtain
their means of livelihood by selling telephones and accessories; it is even a
known fact that some are financing their education through this means. Instead
of searching for unavailable jobs, you can start this business with a small
capital and with zeal and energy, you will definitely grow.
Barbing is a good business for the fact that most
Nigerian men barb their hair at least twice a month. Also, it is a trend to see
some ladies maintaining low haircut, it seems they are competing with the men.
For me, this is an opportunity for a barber who knows his onions to make more
money.
It is also a wake up call to those who have been trained through self
efforts, private assistance or by Governments to swing into action without
further delay. The challenge in the power sector may be an
impediment but you will have to learn how barbers in your area are weathering
the storm.
Being bold, humorous and entertaining are qualities
that Masters of ceremonies including
the “Alagaduro and Alagajoko” possess to take up contracts at Wedding/
Engagements, Birthdays and other corporate events/parties. Many youths have these talents but because they
have their eyes somewhere else, they allow it rust away.
It is not news that the Ali Baba, Basket Mouth, Mr.
Tee, Baba Gboin, Ambrose Shomide, Yemi Shodimu etc of this world pocket huge
amount of money anchoring events.
Information
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So, what are you waiting for? I expect you to throw
procrastination into the sea and take action today!
Car
Hire Service: - Do you have a personal vehicle? If
yes, you can put it to use in a number of ways to generate funds. For instance,
people are always on the move, relocating to new apartments or their own homes.
You can help them pack by charging a fee.
Kabukabu
is a popular transportation business in Nigeria, it is a private transportation
service offered to move commuters from one place to another. This can be undertaken by you to generate funds but
you must ensure registration with appropriate government agency to avoid unnecessary clash with traffic managers.
Some vehicle owners nowadays sell products in
different localities at different times of the day. They do this by parking
their cars at strategic locations on busy roads or streets; open the car’s
booth to display their products and passerby interested in such products stops
and makes a purchase. Products like bread, beverages; CD/DVD’s, snacks, herbal
medicine, books, clothing materials etc are sold this way.
Mobile
advertising: - Your car can also be used to
advertise a company’s products/ services. You need to contact them to know more
about how you can benefit from that opportunity.
Do you have a machine for sharpening tools like knives, cutlasses etc? Even if you don’t have
one, you can buy one.
In as much as people use these tools on a daily
basis for domestic and industrial uses, they are bound to become blunt and
thus, there is a need to sharpen them.
One can make extra naira by providing this service
and if you give it a good packaging, I am sure you will attract a sizeable
number of customers sooner.
Specialty Food:-
People love special foods such as barbecue fish, beef and chicken, suya, asun,
pepper soup, salad, snacks, fruit juices etc If you are gifted in this area,
why not maximize that natural talent to enrich your pockets. Who knows, you may
become the next Saheeto or Obalende Suya.
Photography/Video
coverage: - Nigerian society values social events and they also
like documenting what goes on at such events through photographs and video
coverage. If you have a very sound and efficient camera, contact their
association in your community and signify your interest. After going through
the basics of the business, you can then begin to patronize event venues for
opportunities. I have seen guys who are making cool cash from this enterprise.
You too can if you so wish.
Laundry
Service: - Due to long hours at work, challenges in the
power sector, stress or for other reasons, some people may not be able to
perform this task on their own, hence the need for a laundry Service. If you have
the capability, you can start one but of course you have to put certain things
into consideration. For example, availability of water is very crucial to the
success of the business. More Important too is the existence of potential
customers.
