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Phone & Gadget Repair

Fix cracked screens, dead batteries, water damage, and software issues. Every Nigerian has a broken phone — very few repair shops exist compared to demand.

Monthly Potential
₦2k–₦15k
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capital Needed
₦30,000
Income Period
Per Day
🧠 Skills You'll Need
Offline Skill-Based High Demand YouTube (learning) Facebook Marketplace WhatsApp Business Jumia (parts) Slot Nigeria
📍 Works Best In
Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide
🚀 How to Get Started
  1. 1
    Watch free repair tutorials on YouTube: JerryRigEverything, Hugh Jeffreys
  2. 2
    Buy basic toolkit: spudgers, precision screwdrivers, heat gun, screen separator
  3. 3
    Practice on donated broken phones — buy cheap broken phones to practice
  4. 4
    Market in your area, WhatsApp status, and local Facebook groups
  5. 5
    Build trust: give warranty on repairs, offer home pickup service
🎓 Sign Up Free to Get Phone & Gadget Repair Course
🎬 Video Tutorial
💰 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.
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.
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