GuestReader88:
Scam alert.

If he scammed you, thanks for helping others avoid same trap.

But It’s unfair to do this on someone’s thread without a backup evidence of his [alleged] fraudulent acts.

Even if it’s a faceless forum, people’s businesses, their livelihood, are sustained by this platform’s traffic.

In a few cases, I’ve seen credible individuals I worked with being called out as scammers here. Too often, such accusations na simply because you and person get some misunderstandings on a deal.

Some of these monikers don try build their reputation for years. To rubbish am based on sentiments no godly.

While it’s commendable to expose shady dealers on the platform, it’s only fair to say EXACTLY why they shouldn’t be trusted.

I worked with him way back 2018/2019 or so. I personally didn’t feel anything outside the norm- for one who needed his clients’ task done as per the provided instructions.

I enjoyed that he always had tasks coming, bumper to bumper— except that I outgrew his rates, or so. It was basically product reviews.

And yes, he pays as promised — every Mondays.

Everyone with their experience though. Just thought to add mine.

Plus, see my signature

victomerc11:


Attractive Salary : #15,000

Salary wey attractive no de hard to mention.

Uncle Victor, make una learn to save people the stress.

Prospects, godspeed!

This should be HP stream 11. unfairly used. No battery. Still 50k?

Well, it’s an asking price.

Sha I love the PC for its portability and battery life.

Bidders, food don ready

OP, Godspeed

BorderlessTrade:

Hello Nairlanders

I need writers! This job will eventually pay up to ten naira per word (N10/w) for the right people, so read carefully. However, we'll start from N5/word for everyone.

I really hate the greedy lots on Nairaland who receive well-paid jobs from foreign clients but are TOO STINGY to pay writers even N5/word. I really hate you guys with passion and pray that the money you make off the sweat of these writers you exploit will have NO blessing in your lives whatsoever. I wish I could provide enough jobs for every writer on this platform. So that you two-faced greedy rattle snakes are forced to look elsewhere for your slave labor.

That said, let's get back to business

Recently I was contacted by a Lithuanian SEO agency looking to guest post on my website and willing to pay handsome $$$ for it. After some haggling the agent greed to pay more than I expected.

This is an SEO agency that usually needs plenty of content for its clients' SEO campaigns. Their agent told me they work with different webmasters and would like to have a long-term cooperation with me. I agreed, but on the condition that I write the articles myself, which means they'll pay for my writing and for guest posting. The agent agreed, but on the condition that I reach a certain monthly volume.

My website is currently charging its way to Google's first page for most keywords. If I can publish a couple dozen articles in the next three weeks, I will hit the required volume to start receiving plenty of content jobs from these guys. However, I need the service of writers to reach that volume within next month. This is where you come in.

I'm already earning from affiliate marketing, but I want to introduce new earning streams. Specifically, I'm about to join Google's Ad network and contract with the SEO agency I told you about.

I want to get into a contract with a couple writers. This is going to be a long term relationship for all of us and will pay well in the long-term. But you should expect your first pay on or before October 30th. This job is not someone who's is need of urgent cash. It is for someone who can wait until the end of October, after which your pay will come on a weekly basis (Ten naira per word).

Your first 10 writing assignments will be paid at N5/word. Then every month, I'll increase 1 naira until it reaches N10/word. But only good writers will be paid this rate. However, no writer receives below [/b]N5/word.

[b]Don't worry about getting paid. Even my current earnings will be enough to pay you all if not because I'm running other website projects. But by October ending, I should receive enough income to pay all my writers, run my online projects, and still retain enough money to lead a comfortable life.

If you have been looking for a Nigerian client that pays well and will provide steady jobs, you just found the right opportunity. I have good intention and lots of good surprises for my writers, which I won't mention here. But one thing is certain: each and every one of you will be happy working with me.

So what are my requirements?

1. Strict adherence to instructions
2. In-depth research
3. Good grammar
4. At least 10K words monthly
5. Zero plagiarism or fluff
6. Meeting datelines
7. Fluent writing

Send your best sample (just one) to ppcasher89 @ gmail [dot] com
If I like it, you'll hear from me within the week. Despite the samples, your first job is your test. This position will pay handsomely in the long run and provide enough writing jobs for you every month.

Looks brilliant. But a few concerns:

Don’t you think you shoulda dropped something to have potential applicants trust/trace you?? company registration, social proofs/social media handles, guarantor and whatnot. Just your words, “don’t worry,” on a faceless forum may not suffice.

Turn the tables make you reason am -- how YOU see am?

Besides, how well do you trust this so-called SEO agency?

Did you try asking the SEO guys for some sort of an upfront payment ?

I’m just concerned sha, because to handle projects for one full month+ with ‘faith’ no be beans o.

Offering 10/W, some might have earned up to, averagely, say, 300k

What If the deal goes wrong? How would your faithful workers get their due wages?

Had a ‘lesson-packed’ experience.

An opinion: Given that the bulk funds isn’t readily available, how about you offer part payment (say 60%) per [agreed] milestone, per article, or periodic (Daily, weekly...etc). Then pay in arrears when your funds arrive.

This way, you gradually build a team that’ll eventually run with the big vision -- not some bunch of hungered bellies with doubtful minds.

AgentKB:
Ordinarily, I'm not supposed to respond to this post because Nairaland happens to be my number one source of client and who knows if you'll be my next client. Or my next client would stumble on this. Lol.

You mentioned that you offer an opportunity to average Nigerians who're looking to make ends meet.

This statement triggered my response to this post. Also, you said some writers are already working on this gig. To some extent, this resonates with my experience.

My first few tasks as a writer were similar to yours.

I met the guy on Facebook and he offered me seven hundred Naira per article to write forty articles of a thousand words each.

Being my first time writing, I gladly obliged and went to work immediately. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into.

I worked consistently for forty-five days (one month and fifteen days to be precise). Sometimes, the topics were so difficult I'll have to read like someone preparing for a postgraduate exam (blog posts for that matter).

I had to spend my own money on data, power supply, food etc.

Due to the stress and lack of experience on my part, there was a significant drop in my , my performance and I didn't meet his expectations at all.

So, he gave me a piece of his mind, making it clear that I added almost no value to his blog. I still feel the pain of working so hard just to receive a fair share of ridicule. Although He paid me out of obligation, and not truly as a compensation for my contribution to his blog.

I felt bad and still feel bad. I wished and still wish things went a little differently than it did. But, we live to learn.

I'm sharing this story with you so that your writers don't tell the same tales about their relationship with you.

Kindly note that these people will spend heavily on data, power supply, food, back pain, eyes strain and all.
There's no way they can get that from the money you are offering them.

It will cost them much, much more to produce your content than you are offering them in return for their efforts.

On average, they'll need 300 Naira daily for data. Your compensation and can't cover that. They'll also pay Nepa bill and eat at least once a day.

While working on your content, sir, power supply may become erratic, distroying their chargers and they'll need to replace it. How can they afford that from the pay? (it happened to me).

They themselves may not know what they are getting into. I've been there. It's a terrible experience.

Not a thing I wish on anyone.

It may be best you review your offer or adjust the workload.

I can guarantee that, soon enough, your writers would start looking for better offers else where, if nothing is done to help them feel rewarded.

I'm saying this because I know.

The cost would soon start piling up and they'll realize they are paying you more than you are paying them.

Then, they'll start looking for more gig to make up for the cash leak. Their commitment to your gig would drop. They'll perform poorly at the task.

Then, they'll leave for a better paying gig. That's how it happens, always.

It's called employee turnover due to dissatisfaction.

Leave him. E wan maximize profit.

Ask him how much he paid the writer who submitted the ‘wacky words’ he threatened to publish. E sure no pass 50 kobo per word.

Bro, as bad as your experience, most likely, the naira-dolar value wasn't this distant. Sounds like a few years back. 700 was probably worth times three of its current value.

No long talk sef.

Shey him say they have resumed work already?? For him mind, him na CEO like this o. No wonder him wear shettima kind of tie and coat for him profile.

I'll not be surprised to see never-ending ads for writers from this moniker. if you like go open new account. E no de hard una. Lol

Disclaimer: If you be my prospective client, abeg no judge me based on my comments here o.

Within work environment, I uphold professional work ethics and deliver pretty decent contents. LOL.

Don't take my words --see my signature

Back to OP-- remember, no bad blood bro. We’re in this together. But, my man, try add small sense join. Lol

ekems2020:
Nice energy...but I'm smiling.

Anyway, this is a life of all man to himself.

Nobody should pay attention to these jonses who are good at crying foul at how bad a pay is but wouldn't give you #1 if you ask them for help.

If you can manage this my low pay offer...I stated it already that it's a low pay offer...so, if you can manage it shoot me a WhatsApp DM and join the team.

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Don't listen to these people. They can only type long epistles like this one here but will not help you when you're in need.

Rather, come to me and get something for your time and let's grow together moving on to better days.

This is Nigeria. No one will help you. They will only tell stories like this one here. So, help yourself when you see an opportunity.

With the bolded, it comes clearer -- I mean, your target ‘audience. Your motive(s).

You're taking advantage of those who unfortunately possibly have no means of livelihood. Not like you want to pay writers for their skills and efforts.

Whatever rocks your boat!

But my problem is how you'd treat them at the end of the day.

Before you pay them their HARD-EARNED 70 kobo, You'd most likely have ridiculed them and their generations unborn for delivering ‘wacky words’, request revisions for the umpteenth time, and delay their wage . I know your kind.

Worse, they might wake up to their deliveries rubbished on the pages of Nairaland and beyond with their phone numbers and bank details. But without mentioning how high you paid them.

Imagine “come and get something for your time”... Not for their skills?

I checked your other thread, and saw 15k monthly for DAILY news update. Omo! So, I concluded, like peak, ‘it’s in you’!

Baba, na your business o and, of course, it’s primarily for profit. But, secondarily, have a conscience.

Indeed, “this is Nigeria”. But for real? Well, black man for you!

With the COAT wey you wear for your profile, you fit be one ‘man of god’ like this o. Bro, for one corner of your business mind, have small conscience

Still, godspeed!

Try no mention me again. I don exhaust my free time. Deal with yourself-- except you get job for me. see my signature

But no enter my email mention #2 per word, make I no go wipe cord for your neck. Lol. Jokes

I shouldn't be bothered. I should pass. But, Man, come fess..

ekems2020:
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The funny thing is that most of you that sharp mouth here can't write a complete paragraph devoid of errors yet want to earn #3 per word.

I have plenty of evidence of wacky works from most of you guys on my phone and if necessary one day I'll post it here for everyone to see.

Why should I pay you a high rate when I have to spend an additional 1 hour editing your content? Why?

First -- you pay this ridiculous thing ‘cos your initial experience wasn't cool?

So you expect flawless ready-for-delivery-grade writings from a hungry so-called writer who settles for less-than-a-naira per word?

Should we still remind you you pay a miserly 70kobo per word

If no be greed, selfishness, and wickedness de your eye, why mention 500 words for #400 here and (according to a moniker) raised the bar when contacted -- offering him #350 per article?

Worse, your eventual ‘victim’ would have to submit up to 100 tasks before payment? Bloda, Haba!!

Comedian, did you just say you would post evidence of the ‘wacky’ words delivered to you, for everyone to see?

Ogbeni, You be daft clown.

Read This-- you have no moral justification WHATSOEVER to complain over quality after such miserable thing you offer as remuneration.

You open your eye buy new designers sleeve at a boutique for #1k. You reach house discover say na cut-and-sew. Which mouth you wan take tell people say them cheat you?

OP, expectedly, biko, stop disgracing yourself. Although a faceless forum, respect your moniker and your phone number.

Asking if you should pay a high rate when you spend an hour editing is a dumb question.

Pay, at least, #3/word and bring on anyone who delivers crap. The whole Nairaland go help you demand justice.

Besides, your justification is the extra “one hour” you normally spend adjusting poorly done tasks.

The [supposedly] logical thing a sensible somebody would do is increase rates to get better quality, and automatically save time and increase turnaround.

But, no, you de find slaves to deliver quality for kobokobo.

ekems2020:


There's no history of you ever hiring anyone here....so, rest! Those who this offer is for have already resumed work.

So, take a seat. I won't promise what I can't pay. A time will come when I'll be able to pay the #2, #3, even #5 per word. Till then, I don't have your time.

you even de brag on top. So for your mind, you be ‘employer of labor’ LOL

Good luck to those that “have already resumed work”.

But, please, when they deliver [the expected crap], don't drag them in mud, and no use am disturb us here. You no go even try am sef.

So, oga, when you don ‘arrive’ , na #2 you still de plan to pay. Try set yourself free from your poverty mentality.

Brother, no bad blood..See you at the top. Godspeed!

But have sense.

Carry yourself de go Benin.

Omo, for the most part, lagos na busy-doing-nothing lifestyle. Many i’m-in-Lagos people, after HOUSE RENT and TRAFFIC don gulp their share of their salary, sapa takes over — so continues the monthly cycle.

Except you run a profitable business(Lagos get the market for virtually anything), make no employee come sing Lagos this, eko that for my ears. Opportunities are many, opportunities are plenty, but sapa is plentier: na under-100k jobs many pass.

Baba, obey the calls of the ancient city.

Owiepa, Godspeed!

OP, behold our faces

DukkyBB:
Freelance Writer Wanted

Job Type: Independent
Location: Remote

Company Overview
Our platform which commenced operations in March 2022, was birthed to help provide African women with the information, and resources they require to build successful careers and businesses. We are able to provide this support through our blog and various social media channels

The Position
• We are searching for an experienced freelance writer to generate content for our blog.
• To ensure success as a freelance writer, you should be accustomed to working with various word processors.
• The ideal candidate will be able to tailor their writing style to accommodate the needs of our target audience.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research in line with the topic you have been assigned to write on.
• Writing quality content based on the requirements and specifications of the audience and topic given (tone of voice, writing style).
• Proofreading your assignments to detect and correct errors.
• You are welcome to suggest innovative ideas and topics that suit our demographic.
• Ensure that the content is ready for publication within the specified deadlines.
• Submitting completed works via the requisite channels.

Required competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, English Literature, Journalism, or a relevant field would be ideal but not necessary.
• 1-3 years experience working as a freelance writer.
• Proven records of published work (mandatory).
• The ideal team member can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress is ideal but not required.
• Ability to express effectively in the English language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce original work.
• Knowledge or familiarity with virtual collaborative tools such as Google Drive and Trello is an added advantage.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
Own a laptop with access to reliable internet connectivity.

Application Deadline: 19th August 2022

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click on this URL to apply https://forms.gle/hBgwJqwvSqcqeJDw5.

Note: Due to the high volume of anticipated applications, please understand that we cannot contact every one and will only be reaching out to short-listed applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Kindly fix your link, provide an alternative contact, or see my signature.

Vulturereloaded:
Obi wishes Osibanjo speedy recovery in his recent tweet.

Honestly, if Prof. won the APC primaries, bros Obi, this your ambition for no gain this much traction. E for no fly.

You got most of his fans on a platter of gold. So, you owe him gratitude.

However, since Prof. Starboy no win, I can’t open my eyes vote for person wey don already promise me agbodo and cassava even before victory.

So, I’ll be Obidient

godsentvincent:
We urgently need writers that have experience in writing SEO articles
Word count: 2000-3000 words
If the rate would not be a problem and you can meet deadline then feel free to apply.
U can reach me via via whatsapp at +234 80 273 09061 with your samples. Those without samples should not waste their time as they would not be considered. You would also be required to write for an unpaid sample of 300-500 words.

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Thousands of which Edo Youths?

Kabaka wey dem don seal e mouth for Benin.

The Edo wey I come from na [arguably] the most politically enlightened state in the south.

We no send wether you be Yoruba, Ibo or Hausa. Christain or Muslim no concern us. But we no de like rubbish.

Remember Edo no be Lagos? Tinubu’s first disgrace; na we run am.

All media houses in Benin are fully Obidient.
Call in programs like ITV/Radio ‘Man Around Town”’ you fit hype Peter Obi, no issue. But the minute you mention Tinubu, them go cut you off tell you say na radio program, no be campaign

Go street go shout vote Tinubu at your own risk.

For here, before election we don know who we de vote for. E De be like consensus candidate. Lol

Even PDP state governor, Obaseki, is Obidient.

Leave this illiterate ozuo Kabaka wey say e be lion of the tribe of Judah; when Obaseki/Shaibu show am pepper 2020, e hear whiiiin.

Chinkoalhaji34:
Obi China is a thief and some while ago he was seeking crowdfunding from people to continue his lying machine.

He stole Anamnra state dry and looted their money in tax havens. He is a thief and if Nigeria government is serious, he should be in kirikiri

He is a pathological liar.

You sure say you no go happy if you see person whey go give you, on loan, to China so?

‘Bishop’, remember say by next week, that 40k wey Shettima share give you and your fellow Bishops go don finish o.

E no better say them just kuku sell you give Rwanda, as ‘boi boi, than this disgrace you de bring upon yourself and family; for inside country wey you call your own.

Reading, I been don de plan to reply with one bold “Rubbish talk”....Until I saw your last-three sentences.

It's time to flush out these old narratives. [political] Air wey my grandpa breathe naim we still de breath to date.

As buhari de comot for Aso Rock, Tinubu, Atiku, and co, abeg make una carry una load follow retire from politics.

We no even de find savior right now; we just want a new set. Una don try.

I even commend Peter Obi’s promise not to probe them. Make them just carry their wahala/loot go. So we can flush their names off the headlines ASAP and begin a new episode.

God Abeg, ObiDatti for 2023.

Buhari might have failed in his promises; save one:

“I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.”

Ask Osibanjo watin e eye see for presidential primaries. E shock starboy.

2023, While una still de ‘study the outcome’ to know the next step to take, Garba Shehu don release Buhari congratutory note to ObiDatti.

APC loyalist go too hate Buhari after 2023 election. OG use the party enter power come make sure e destroy am patapata.

I too like the guy jor..Baba no get time for politics. I no sure say e even know INEC chairman name

Education, of all sectors, naim dem take de play ‘kalokalo’ like this.

And no shame o. Chai

I can only imagine what it feels like to be Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina. Low-key these men know say na steady rubbish them de talk to. But what to do — all for the bags.

E go de interesting to watch these ones too turn Reno Omokri for tweeter after 2023. Them too go de criticize government. Wonderment and ingredient.

Their senior man, Lai Mohammed, sef don calm down. E don turn Emeritus now. Lie don block that wan throat.

Bigchristo22:
where did you get this picture? Lol

Na this same beloved internet my brother .. lol

Since e be like say everybody don forget this one matter, you gats make some noise to remind those lobbying you to decamp say negotiations are ongoing. LOL.

Understandably, though.

But baba, while you were away buga-ing, Adeleke won a state for your party.

Brother Wike, the first thing to do is congratulate Adeleke.

Many attributed your absence at the PDP rally to pride. I enjoyed your silence on that, though.

But, since your party eventually won (with or without you), a simple congratulatory message would have done a lot good and made you even more relevant and [seemingly] more powerful.

This thing called pride, na sense them take de follow am o.

You see your man, Tinubu?? --- that one nor know where pride de carry am de go like this; and nobody to epp am.

You see say even small small shildren wey you de wave no even wave you back? Na so Tinubu own take start o

Who would have thought Asiwaju, the chief strategist, could make these series of obnoxious political decisions-- bumper to bumper.

Since he remained in his Bourdilon Palace, bossing over the affairs of Lagos, loading and offloading bullion vans, he increasingly gained so much relevance and respect by the day-- all his flaws well hidden.

We nor know say our beloved daddy Jagaban is overrated.

An excerpt from Babachir’s comments on the Muslim-muslim card:

“...It never used to be like this. While in his hay-days in Lagos, he surrounded himself with smart, street-wise guys that could tell truth to power.

“He had Rauf Aregbesola, Yemi Osinbajo, Babatunde Fashola, Dele Alake, Muiz Banire, etc. The Lagos days were the days of think-tanks, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, principles and ideologies.

“But these people have since grown-up and moved up to establish their own systems, leaving my friend stranded.

Right?

Sadly, his lastest I-made-everyone-in-Nigeria album has made his many [supposed] sons fold their hands and watch.

These brains (the source of his strategies) are now silent, leaving our friend, the king maker, stranded.

Who e go run to now? From his funny decisions lately, we should all guess correctly...

*In Africa China’s Voice*
If I say M
You say C
Another man say Olu......omo na you sabi

I no understand. People no fit vote their choice again? Tufia

Abi Adeleke na Igbo?

Na this kain backward politics Bobo Chicago and E minister of transport wan take us back to

Shey na the same Yekini wey Attiku catch de japa from Osun state for night Naim all these hediots de fight for

May Nigeria never go back, down this LOW. NEVER AGAIN!

Yekini, Bubu don send Adeleke his congratulatory message tey tey. Bobo Chichi, we de wait for your own.