Finding a job in Nigeria is no easy feat – and it’s often hindered by limited experience and high competition, particularly for recent graduates. While a fortunate few are able to get jobs that align with their career goals, a vast majority of people are forced to take up jobs that they don’t particularly like or want “just to get by for the time being”.
However, regardless of what side of the job demographic you fall under, having a side hustle is absolutely essential for your personal and career development. A ‘Side Hustle’ refers to any role you work at, outside your full-time job, that provides an avenue to make money (now or in the future), and you need a side hustle for the following reason:

(1) To build up your skills
A side hustle provides the perfect opportunity to develop your skills outside of a traditional job setting, making you a more marketable and employable prospect. This is especially important if you’re currently working at a job “just to get by”.

A typical 9-5 job will provide you with some level of security and experience; and while it’s important to become an expert in your field, having a side hustle often affords you the luxury to challenge yourself and do more with your time by learning new skills and exploring the full extent of your capabilities.

Throughout my life, I have used side hustles as a way to build myself and test the things I have learnt in reality. Some have been successful while others haven’t, but those side ventures have given me valuable experiences which have benefited me immeasurably and even led to the birth of DailyKobo.

(2) To diversify your income
There is nothing like the security of having more than one source of income and a side hustle is an avenue to make some additional money in any way you please. With a side hustle, you can creatively channel your talents and interests into serious money makers.

Even if you absolutely love your full-time job and you feel its secure, situations can change. You could be on the wrong end of a job cut or you could find yourself going to work one day and thinking “I don’t really want to do this anymore.”
If you start a side hustle prior to this, you will be much better positioned to look for other employment opportunities or even take the necessary steps to turn your side hustle into a full-time job.

(3) To find a career that offers fulfilment

Given the current employment climate in Nigeria, the concept of ‘fulfilment’ and employment have never seemed farther apart. The side hustle premise recognises that the things you do for money and the things you do for fulfilment aren’t always the same.
Starting a side hustle is a way for you to dabble in another space in search of fulfilment without quitting your current job. Ken Jeong is the perfect example of someone who had a good full-time job but explored his talents until he got his dream job.



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