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10 Daily Income Businesses in Nigeria

by Shannon Okubor

August 19, 2020 4

The business landscape is vibrant and full of life, and the Nigerian market is no doubt saturated with lucrative opportunities that you can take full advantage of. Do you know there are business opportunities in Nigeria that can bring you profitable daily income? These businesses have the capacity to generate millions in revenue. Whether you are a 9-5 worker or a business owner, having a business that brings you daily income is nothing but liberating. Below are 10 daily income businesses in Nigeria that you can start up right away. 

1.       Catering Business

This business is lucrative because people would always need food. If you are passionate about cooking, then you need not waste any more time. Turn that passion into a daily income business that can bring you financial freedom. From weddings to birthdays to events, the list is endless.  There is a huge market out there waiting to buy from you. It is important to build a strong relationship with your customers and also provide good customer service.

2.       Baking Business

This is another lucrative daily income business. Pastries, snacks, cakes and others are in high demand in Nigeria. All you need are baking tools, equipment and you can start selling from the comfort of your home. You can bake cakes and pastries for parties and events and make lots of income on the go. You can leverage the power of social media to promote and sell your product.

3.       Transport Business

The ever increasing population of Lagos state and Nigeria at large makes transportation a major need for the average Nigerian. You can start transporting people to various destinations. All you need is a car and registration and you can start making daily income.

4.       Dry Cleaning Business

This is a business you can start right from your home. All you need is a washing machine and iron. This type of business is profitable in well populated areas. It is important to keep your service delivery high to attract more clients to your business.

5.       Car Wash Business

Major cities like Lagos is a great business environment for car wash businesses to thrive. You can solve this problem by setting up a car wash that can bring you more daily income than you expect.

6.       Hair Styling Business

There is no doubt that you will be going home with enough cash daily. If you are skilled at hairstyling, then this is a business you can start and scale over time. All you need is a store and the required tools. If you can’t get a store, you can start right from your home. You can also leverage the power of social media to gain visibility and attract customers.

7.       Freelance Writing

The demand for writers has never been as high as it is now. Can you win the hearts of people through writing? If that’s a yes then this is a daily income business you can venture into. You can make income daily from writing articles and creating content for various brands and businesses.

8.       Haulage Business

As a result of the pandemic, the transportation of goods and services has become a task that every company or business must tackle. You can start carrying out haulage services and earn income daily.

9.       Online tutorials

There is increased demand for online education, now more than ever. You can start online tutorials on any subject that you are great at and get paid handsomely for it. You can hold classes on social media platforms like WhatsApp or Facebook or you can choose to upload some courses on platforms like Udemy.

10.   Money Merchant

This business involves being a middle man to help customers perform monetary transactions through platforms like Paga. This will definitely bring you lots of daily income if you are positioned right.

The market is large and there are lots of business opportunities in Nigeria lurking around yet to be unexplored. You can start up a business today that will grow and scale into becoming one of the largest businesses in Nigeria. Don’t be afraid to take that first step! You can check out our article on the latest online businesses you can start under 5000 naira.

Do you have questions or suggestions on SMEs in Nigeria? Drop them in the comment section below. We will be delighted to answer them.