This One Habit Could Make You ₦300k/Month From Anywhere

Earning an additional ₦300,000 monthly may seem ambitious to someone who is barely making ₦150,000, but it’s not unattainable. With the right mindset and the discipline to cultivate a single high-impact habit, many Nigerians are discovering new streams of income that align with today’s evolving economy.

No, this isn’t one of those “buy data, get rich” gimmicks. It’s about a skill-powered habit that many people overlook: consistently creating valuable content.

In 2025, content creation isn’t just for influencers. It’s for anyone who can teach, explain, entertain, or share something useful. Whether it’s via TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, or LinkedIn, valuable content now equals value in naira. 

The opportunities in content creation are enormous. In 2024, Selar, a Nigerian e-commerce platform for digital creators, paid out nearly ₦10 billion across 241,000 creators.

“Creating content that connects is not a part‑time job”, says Tomiwa Aladekomo, CEO of Big Cabal Media, while echoing the idea that content creation is now a serious business and must be treated as such.

Nigeria’s internet users spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media, ranking the country among the top globally, and this number continues to grow, indicating that the competition is becoming increasingly stiff.

So, going viral shouldn’t be your primary focus; instead, just show up consistently and share something useful.

What kind of content?

• Teach what you know (e.g., CV writing, coding, WAEC prep)
  
• Solve problems (e.g., budgeting tips, skincare, job hunting)
  
• Document your journey (e.g., building a business, remote work, NYSC life)

Tools That Can Help You Start

• Canva – Design graphics, carousels, YouTube thumbnails
  
• Capcut – Edit reels and short videos easily
  
• Anchor by spotify – Launch your podcast
  
• Selar.co – Sell ebooks, digital guides, courses (Nigerian-friendly)
  
• Notion – Plan your content calendar and strategy
  
• Trello – Organize tasks if you freelance or manage clients

4 Simple Steps to Start

1. Pick a Niche: Focus on what you already know and build from there. (e.g., “WAEC English Made Easy” or “Affordable Lagos Rentals”)
   
2. Choose a Platform: Start with what you’re already using, such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, or even X.
   
3. Be Consistent: 2–4 posts per week is a great place to start. Use Buffer or Later to schedule.
   
4. Monetise When You’ve Built Trust: Sell digital products, offer paid sessions, or apply for influencer gigs. Consider joining Selar to start selling without a website.

Whether you’re a student, graduate, 9–5, or job seeker, building and sharing useful content is one of the most low-risk, high-reward habits in 2025.