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₦2k/day ₦5k/day ₦20k/day $USD

Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency

Provide SEO, paid ads, social media, email marketing, and web design under one roof for Nigerian and international SMEs. Agencies billing $2,000–$15,000/month per client are the standard internationally.

$2,000–$8,000/month Advanced

Modern Funeral Planning & Celebration of Life

Help families plan dignified, organized, and beautiful funerals and burial ceremonies. Nigerian funerals are massive social events — organized, stress-free planning services earn ₦200k–₦2m per event.

₦5k–₦150k/month Intermediate

Petroleum Products Micro-Trading

Become a licensed NNPC/DPR retail distributor of kerosene, diesel, and LPG to factories, bakeries, and generators. Diesel alone powers 80% of Nigerian businesses — demand is recession-proof.

₦250k–₦10.0M/month Advanced

Fintech Agent Network Builder

Recruit, train, and manage a network of 50–500 mobile money agents under a super-agent licence. You earn override commission on every transaction your agents process — passive income at scale.

₦250k–₦7.0M/month Advanced

Waste Management & Recycling Company

Collect, sort, and sell recyclables (PET, aluminium, cardboard) to offtakers while charging estates and businesses collection fees. Nigeria generates 32 million tonnes of solid waste annually — most uncollected.

₦350k–₦8.0M/month Advanced

Solar EPC (Engineering & Construction) Company

Design and install commercial solar systems for factories, hotels, hospitals, and estates. A single 100kVA system earns ₦10m–₦30m, plus O&M contracts paying ₦500k+/year per client.

₦1.5M–₦50.0M/month Advanced

Customs Clearing & Freight Forwarding

Clear imported goods through Nigerian Customs on behalf of importers and handle international freight. One clearing earns ₦50k–₦500k. Volume importers need monthly clearing agents.

₦350k–₦10.0M/month Advanced

Hotel & Short-Let Management Company

Manage short-let apartments and small hotels on behalf of property owners — handle bookings, cleaning, and guest relations — earning 20–30% of every booking. No need to own the property.

₦350k–₦10.0M/month Advanced

Private Security Company

License and deploy security guards and CCTV surveillance for estates, banks, and corporate clients. One estate with 20 guards at ₦60k/guard/month = ₦1.2m monthly revenue.

₦300k–₦3.0M/month Advanced

Government Contract Business (SME)

Register as a pre-qualified government contractor for stationery, IT equipment, printing, or minor construction for federal and state MDAs. A single supply order can be ₦5m–₦50m.

₦1.5M–₦50.0M/month Advanced

Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Company

Provide specialized cleaning to factories, hospitals, offshore rigs, and large commercial buildings. Industrial cleaning contracts run ₦500k–₦5m/month — essential, invisible, and rarely competed for professionally.

₦350k–₦15.0M/month Advanced

Events AV & Staging Company

Own LED screens, line-array speakers, trusses, and generators for concerts, conferences, and weddings. One large concert technical rider earns ₦2m–₦10m. Ten events a month = ₦20m–₦50m gross.

₦600k–₦25.0M/month Advanced

Oil & Gas Manpower Supply Agency

Supply skilled workers (welders, riggers, safety officers, catering staff) to oil and gas companies and EPC contractors. A contract supplying 50 workers earns ₦3m–₦10m monthly in margin.

₦600k–₦25.0M/month Advanced

Food/Service Franchise Operator

Buy into a Nigerian or international franchise (Kilimanjaro, Tastee Fried Chicken, Domino's, Cold Stone) and operate one or more outlets. Proven menu, training, and marketing reduce risk significantly.

₦800k–₦20.0M/month Advanced

Pet Sitting, Dog Walking & Grooming

Lagos and Abuja's pet ownership boom creates massive demand for dog walkers, pet sitters, and groomers. Busy professionals pay ₦5k–₦20k/day for pet care; grooming earns ₦5k–₦30k per session.

₦2k–₦50k/day Beginner

E-Commerce Store Manager (Jumia/Konga/Shopify)

Manage product listings, order fulfilment, customer service, and ad campaigns for businesses selling on Jumia, Konga, and Shopify. Brands pay ₦50k–₦200k/month for a dedicated store manager.

₦3k–₦80k/month Beginner ₦0 start

Church Technology & AV Setup Service

Set up, maintain, and upgrade sound systems, projectors, live streaming, and church management software for local churches. Nigeria has 500,000+ registered churches — all need tech help.

₦2k–₦60k/month Beginner

Market Research & Data Collection Agency

Conduct field surveys, focus groups, mystery shopping, and consumer research for brands, NGOs, and international research firms. One 200-person survey project earns ₦200k–₦1m.

₦5k–₦150k/month Intermediate

Custom Tailoring & Alterations Studio

Sew custom Agbada, Senator, corporate wears, and occasion dresses from your home studio. Skilled tailors earn ₦5k–₦80k per outfit; bridal and aso-oke specialists command ₦100k–₦500k per set.

₦2k–₦60k/day Beginner

CCTV & Smart Security Installation

Install CCTV systems, smart locks, and alarm systems for homes, offices, and shops. A 4-camera home system earns ₦40k–₦100k; large commercial installations earn ₦200k–₦800k.

₦2k–₦60k/month Beginner

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