Nollywood Extras & Casting Agency

Supply extras, background actors, and minor roles to Nollywood and YouTube film productions in Lagos. A casting agent managing 200 registered extras earns ₦5k–₦20k per extra placed per production.

Monthly Potential

₦2k–₦60k

Difficulty

Beginner Friendly

Capital Needed

₦20,000

Income Period

Per Month

🧠 Skills You'll Need

Creative Entertainment Niche Google Sheets (database) WhatsApp Group Canva (talent cards) Instagram Bank Account

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Build a database of 200 diverse extras: different ages, ethnicities, body types, and skills
2

Partner with Nollywood producers, Netflix/Prime Video Nigeria scout teams, and indie filmmakers
3

Register extras: headshots, measurements, skills (horse riding, dance, fight scenes, crowd scenes)
4

Charge productions: ₦10k–₦30k agency fee per extra placed; extras keep 80–90% of their day rate
5

Expand: talent management for minor speaking roles — earn 15–20% of talent fees long-term

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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.