Furniture Upholstery & Repair

Reupholster sofas, chairs, and car seats with new foam and fabric. Old furniture gets a new life cheaper than buying new — a steady trade with repeat customers.

Monthly Potential

₦10k–₦100k

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capital Needed

₦30,000

Income Period

Per Job

🧠 Skills You'll Need

Skilled Trade High Demand Project-Based

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Apprentice with an upholsterer for 2–4 months
2

Buy basic tools: staple gun, scissors, sewing machine access
3

Build a before-and-after photo portfolio for marketing
4

Charge per piece based on size and fabric chosen
5

Offer fabric sourcing at a markup as an additional revenue stream

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💰 Ways to Fund This

SMEDAN Programmes (free registration, training, grant windows)

₦0–₦3,000,000

Government Fund

Nigerian-owned micro or small business. Free CAC business name registration via the CAC-SMEDAN partnership is a common entry point.

📊 Varies by scheme — many components are free or grant-based; some link to subsidized loans.

🌐 Apply

Cooperative Society Loan

₦5,000–₦500,000

Cooperative

Membership in a registered cooperative society (workplace, community, or trade-based).

📊 Typically the lowest-cost option available — often single-digit or interest-free among trusted members.

⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.