Makeup Artist (MUA)

Do bridal, birthday, graduation, and event makeup. Nigerian MUAs charge ₦10k–₦200k per face depending on the occasion. During wedding season (October–December), a booked MUA earns ₦500k–₦2m/month.

Monthly Potential

₦2k–₦80k

Difficulty

Beginner Friendly

Capital Needed

₦20,000

Income Period

Per Month

🧠 Skills You'll Need

Daily Cash Creative High Demand Instagram WhatsApp Business Paystack Ring light (₦5k) Canva

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Build your kit: foundation range, contour, eyeshadow palettes, lashes (₦20k–₦60k starter kit)
2

Practice on friends and family — collect diverse skin tones in your portfolio
3

Create Instagram: post every single client (with consent) — Nigerian MUA Instagram pages grow fast
4

Charge per face based on event: everyday glam ₦5k, events ₦15k–₦30k, bridal ₦50k–₦150k
5

Add bridal packages: bride + bridesmaids at discounted bundle pricing

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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.