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Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nobody: 3:15pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Freelancing is good, but get ready to be tagged a yahoo boy by gullible folks and even the police. Because to them it is impossible to make money online without defrauding someone. We have a long way to go in this country. 3 Likes |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nobody: 3:32pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
I believe that freelancing is the way. [url]eLanceNG.Com[/url] was founded on that premise. |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nobody: 3:41pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
youngmajor: NO. Almost all freelance jobs in America comes from within America or Europe. Such jobs are preserved for their citizens or residents in most cases. |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nobody: 3:44pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
One year after I started freelance writing, I knew I would never ever in my life work for any organisation in Nigeria as a paid employee. Even if I were to work, it would be in a skilled capacity and above middle-management. But this thing is not a get-rich-quick-scheme. It does need high-levels of commitment and attention to details. Anyone who puts their mind to it can learn. In the coming years, I would completely leave the freelance scene once I have my own operations running. However, the knowledge I have now as regards the internet economy is something I would never have been able to acquire working in a 9-5 job. The world of freelance work is reportedly worth $200 billion according to a report by Hubstaff.com/Accenture. 35% of US work-force are remote workers, 20% and 18% for the UK and India respectively. These figures can only but grow. We can bring in billions of dollars into our economy if we massively embrace freelancing. Today, I went food shopping and blew more than my entire two months salary at my previous job on groceries and other needed household items. Some of the items for me, some for my mom, gifts for my niblings. I didn't even think about the money. In my mind, I was like "thank you Tim Lee Berners, Steve Kassriel, oyibo people, thank you!" with smiles all over my face. The cashier noticed and asked, "what is making you look so happy?" "Freelancing" I told her. Get skilled at something today and change your story. I am a writer and marketing professional. I've been doing this for the last three years and I started out with little expertise, but in that time, I have come a long, long way. There is no spoon feeding anyone in this business. All you have to do is research freelance work opportunities, gauge your skill level to determine how much work you need to do to become competent, and then go from there. Here on Nairaland, especially the Business section, there is an abundance of materials to get one started. Checkout Upwork.com, Freelancer.com, Weworkremotely.com to see what jobs are currently on offer. People have been writing about freelancing on Nairaland for a very long time, I am not here to re-invent the wheel, my people. 5 Likes |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Krafty006: 3:44pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by SaintHilary(m): 3:49pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Nuelcoco:True Talk |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by bedfordng(m): 3:55pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
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Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by shiffynaani(m): 4:05pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Pls Sir, Can You Help Me? Things Are Just Too Hard For Me Here. I Really Need Someone's Help |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by writeprof(m): 4:21pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
EgunMogaji:who founded it? And what is their angle of freelancing? |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by writeprof(m): 4:25pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Raiyell: This is a good recommendation, however, I think it would be better if you give some practical directions to interested people. Many write-ups on freelancing sseem to be geared towards drawing traffic to websites and not intended to encourage/motivate people to go into it. 1 Like |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by psamie(m): 4:27pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
princeking2: I am a freelancer on fiverr...here is a link to my profile: https://www.fiverr.com/megorwel now, there are different level of skills for different category of jobs, it all depends on your capacity, but so far you can surf the web and basically use a PC, then you can do basic jobs on freelancing like Virtual assisting, data entry, web scrapping, etc. the freelance marketplace is very vast, if you are really interested in it, you can contact me and I will help you as much as I can. |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Djliskid(m): 4:29pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Interesting Topic... Freelancer indeed is a Life saver when it comes to using your skills.. i am a freelancer for over 2 years now i setup full wordpress and do On page SEO. i believe many can buy courses online and join the moving train.... |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nowenuse: 4:31pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
efilefun: Exactly. To be relevant in your field or even successful at all, you must be very very good and make the most of every opportunity you have. |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nowenuse: 4:34pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
psamie: I have a question pls do you mind to answer? Why did you have to use a white profile? Don't people with Black African profiles have any chances of hiring opportunities on that site? |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by psamie(m): 4:41pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
itsmeurLady: anyone who has a basic knowledge of a PC and can surf the internet can be a freelancer, you must not be heavily skilled in graphics, programming or others, I am a freelance graphic designer but i also combine it with basic skills which I think you have, so far as you can surf the web, I have a friend who shocked us by freelancing with his phone when he had no money to get a PC and today he is doing well, you just need to get little info about how to start. this is my freelance account; https://www.fiverr.com/megorwel. you can see for yourself |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nobody: 4:41pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Nairaland is such a gifted place. I know this topic will change someone story just as I opened a topic like this sometime last year after I resigned from My paid job to face my home. I got tired so quickly doing domestic chores daily, I had worked for over 8 years after school so I thought sitting at home will be fun. Gbam, I went to the business session and landed one of these trainers thread, paid 5k to get trained on how to succeed as a freelancer. Not easy initially cos of my skills but I persisted. To cut the long tori, I have two long term offers now! I get invites from clients but too busy to accept other offers now. Freelancing is good, freelancing pays, I get over 2X of what I used to earn when I was working just at home. No Lagos hussling, hold ups, no late night movement, no early morning waking up, just at the convenience of my home. I have all the time taking care of my kids. Freelancing is fun, freelancing pays. 2 Likes |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Subudu(m): 4:46pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Djliskid: I am already a freelance writer on fiverr but I want to go into WordPress installation. I have created an account already and looking forward to creating my first gig. I know about web design, html, css, and little php. Would you be able to guide me on my first few projects? |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by psamie(m): 4:55pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Nowenuse: sure, why won't I? we are here to share knowlegede and educate, you seeonce you register on fiverr, their systems automatically take note of your location and puts that on your profile location, and the thing is that nigeria has a very bad reputation online (fraudulent activities), though I know a few freelancers who use nigerian profiles but majority of us use foreign profiles, cos it will be very very very very difficult for you to get jobs especially when starting , so what we do is to use a foreign country (along with a foreign profile) in order to gain the confidence of clients and inturn get jobs, mind you there is no way you can defraud people because there are alot of things to checkmate your activities, so if you don't deliver what the customer wants and do it ontime, you can't get paid...there is alot to know about this, the key is getting started ASAP cos thousands of people register everyday and the marketing is getting competitive and over populated. you can contact me for more info. 1 Like |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by psamie(m): 5:04pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
PrecisionFx: that is not true bro...i have been freelancing for quite some time now and we have a group of freelancers on WhatsApp where we interact, freelancing jobs come from all over the world, you will be surprised that I have done jobs for people in Nigeria that I met on freelancing platform, there are no preserved jobs for a particular region except where the client has a job that he specifically needs the services of someone who is resident in a particular place, which is just like 1 out of every 20 jobs. point of correction, not almost all freelance jobs come from America, jobs come form every part of the world. I have Indian clients, African clients, South American clients and American clients. |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by MChaze25(m): 5:20pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Well freelancing is bae..being an online network marketer and consultant, last year i started making 40-50k in a week..calculate that in one month! I was my own boss and the recommendations poured in like madness even till now. Any week I make 10-15k, I consider it a bad week. I pray and work harder. Its not easy being a freelancer in marketing coz your clients need results to sell their brands fast or else they stop coming to you.. My friends want to key in but I keep telling them, this job needs stamina and energy. Not just your usual 9-5 pm jobs. I now have foreign clients too, thanks to God. Many people still think am a yahoo boy but I don't even use Laptop... Lol The harder you work, the luckier you get. 3 Likes |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by tendareo: 5:27pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Yes o it has saved my life. I'm my own boss controlling my own time. I am a freelance Dredge consultant with specialties in Ellicott and Damen Dredgers http://chineduetokwudo.com.ng Life has never been better. |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by quinSonia(f): 5:29pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
youngmajor pls how do I start free lancing olurich01 bros me need to learn free lancing very badly |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by nolanpatt33: 5:37pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
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Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by iykepromotions: 5:46pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
I don't think so. big effort and time is involved unlike domain flipping. |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Maj196(m): 5:50pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
psamie:Interested, ow can i reach u? |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by Nobody: 5:55pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
writeprof: I founded it and is one of my ideas that will be heavily seeded in a few years. It is functioning though but I haven't spent energy on fully developing it yet due to conflicting resources. 1 Like |
Re: Can Freelance Be The Answer To The Prayers Of Unemployed Nigerians? by hesilo(m): 6:01pm On Feb 15, 2018 |
Raiyell:What exactly do you do....what kind of skill does one need to have. Please help a brother currently out of job. I need to b engaged badly. 07061232381we can chat privately. Thanks |
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