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Babatundehy:
I had mtn and Airtel routers, when I used the Airtel router I always got the unlimited monthly plan, the daily 10gb never let me access some websites and even blocked some apps from connecting, made calls to the customer care but wasn't fixed so i quit Airtel, mtn 5g was better, (i live not too far from a uni so that is a +), but when it rained or was really cloudy, or during the day, i got terrible speeds.
My wife got lucky and also started working remotely, Elon musk pushed out the starlink mini and made it affordable so I got it, I was paying about 20k a month with those routers, so my wife, myself and another person in the next building who always streams pay the monthly subscription, the worst speed I ever got with starlink was 89mbps.
if you are around people who use lots of data and want good speeds, you can come together to get starlink and then you guys just pay up the sub, good speed is guaranteed and even a small inexpensive power station can power it for days (40 watts+-), this is good for gig workers who are constantly hunting, the burden of payment won't be much, and youll always be connected.

Mini starlink is how much and what's the monthly subscription

tpain121:
Get starlink. I thought remote workers make a lot of money.

One person up there said he has made over 100k dollars within 2 years.

2.4m monthly is how much again in $

emperor4love:
Some this are not there problem but to get remote job is the real deal

DM queenble on telegram she runs na remote channel.

Flangelo12:
Tunde, have you washed the plate?

Local notifications

olumided:
Please how can I get remote job. I am experienced using php and currently learning Java.

Send a DM to Queenble on telegram

Amanah8:
I'm looking for one seriously

Send a DM to @Queenblebon telegram.

sheedy407:
NAFDAC is so daft.

To be sold to people above 18 years of age is clearly written on all pack sizes of these drinks.
Enforcement is what NAFDAC cant do and they are calling for a ban?

So if road accident kill person, you go close the road down or inform FRSC to fix and install speed breakers?

If dem ban sachet drink,do well as banning cigar also

They cannot infact never ban cigarettes

Story for the gods, something I saw yesterday and today mtchew

Amen.

CTee1:
God bless you… thanks

Step 1: Get clarity on where your money is going
Before making big changes, you need honesty.
For one month:
Track every expense, no matter how small
Group them into needs, wants, and avoidable spending
Most people are shocked at how much leaks through convenience, impulsive spending, and “small” expenses. Awareness alone often frees up 20–30% of income.
Step 2: Create a simple money structure (keep it boring and consistent)
Once your salary comes in, split it immediately:
50–55% – Living expenses
20–25% – Savings / investments
15–20% – Personal spending & flexibility
If you earn ₦400k, you should aim to save at least ₦80k–₦100k monthly, consistently. This is not about restriction—it’s about control.
Step 3: Build an emergency fund first
Your first financial goal is security, not investing.
Target:
3–6 months of your living expenses
This fund protects you from:
Job delays or layoffs
Medical emergencies
Borrowing under pressure
Once this is in place, your confidence and decision-making improve significantly.
Step 4: Make your career work harder for you
Since you don’t plan to return to school, your experience and skills must do the heavy lifting.
Ask yourself:
What problems does my company rely on me to solve?
What skills are in demand but scarce on site?
Then deliberately sharpen one high-value area, such as:
Site/project supervision
Cost estimation & BOQs
Construction planning & scheduling
Quality control & inspections
Depth in one area often pays more than being average at many.

CTee1:
Good day dear nairaland.
I recently started working at a construction company as a civil engineer, earning between 350k to 450k. I’ve been in the role for about a year now, but I don’t have much to show for it. I don’t want to repeat the same mistakes this year, so I’m seeking advice and guidance on what steps to take and what direction to follow. I’m currently single, and I don’t plan to further my education, as time is not on my side. I look forward to your advice.

Job Title: Remote Sales Representative (Software Solutions)
Location: Asaba, Delta State
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a results-driven Sales Representative to promote and sell our software solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying prospective clients, presenting software products, and closing sales while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and engage potential customers within assigned territories

Present, demonstrate, and explain software products to clients

Understand customer needs and recommend suitable solutions

Meet or exceed sales targets and performance goals

Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions

Provide feedback from customers to improve products and sales strategies

Build and maintain long-term customer relationships


Requirements:

Must reside in Asaba

Proven experience in sales or marketing (software/tech sales is an advantage)

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and meet sales targets

Basic computer skills and familiarity with digital tools

OND/HND/BSc in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is an added advantage
MUST have a laptop
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV to:
📧 norahugwu19@gmail.com

You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to choose peace. You are allowed to want more. And you can do all of this without disrespecting anyone who helped you.

Ereadua:
Good afternoon everyone. I am a 24 year old lady currently working as a receptionist for a very influential man. Since I started this job, he has been extremely kind to me and truly treats me like his own daughter. About two months after I resumed work, he told me I was too smart not to be in school, and that was how he enrolled me in the university. He has been paying for everything related to my education, and I have only worked with him for about seven months.

The issue now is that the job is really affecting me. The salary is 60,000 naira, and it is honestly not enough to last me through the month. Most times, I am already in debt before the end of the month. On top of that, some customers are very rude and insulting, and it is starting to affect me mentally.
I have been thinking of starting something of my own with my baking and cooking skills, but I do not know how to tell him that I want to leave. I have several skills that could help me earn better, but I barely have time to work on them because of this job.

How do I explain my decision to him without sounding ungrateful, especially considering how much he has helped me?

Mod please, let this get to the front page
Cc: 1forall , CrazyMan

Life

Zaynkad:
I am interested in the side gig

Send a DM to @queenble on telegram

You can absolutely admire Tinubu’s willingness to take hard decisions — and many analysts say Nigeria hadn’t had a credible plan for subsidy reform for decades. But leadership that takes on big problems also has to manage the fallout responsibly and communicate clearly, and that’s where broader public debate comes in.
So rather than framing it as “only Tinubu can do what no one else could,” it’s more accurate to say:
👉 Tinubu pursued long-discussed economic reforms that many past leaders avoided or implemented only partially. These moves were economically significant and controversial, and their long-term success depends on how well the benefits reach ordinary Nigerians.

simpleseyi:
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Far less than Tinubu who did what Army generals couldn’t do over decades. Tinubu cancelled the fraudulent Fuel and FOREX subsidies in his first 30 minutes as President and now he has snatched the Local Governments away from the evil hands of the State Governments by paying LG allocation directly into LG accounts, something all past Presidents but civilians and military couldn’t do since Local Governments were first created in the 70s.

Tinubu has iron balls. He fights the big devils, not petty Ogbanje, unlike Trump who is running from China, Russia and even small North Korea but oppressing Venezuela and now Greenland

chatinent:
Apart from these, have you given jobs?

Let start with you first.

Una no dey hear word.

I’ll be very honest with you, because ₦1 million can work, but only if we are realistic and strategic.

First, let’s set the truth clearly 👇

Can ₦1m give ₦80k monthly profit consistently?

Yes — but not with “set-and-forget” investments in Nigeria today.
Anything that promises guaranteed passive ₦80k is either:

High risk

Short-lived

Or outright scam


What does work is low-volatility, essential-demand businesses or hybrid models (part business, part investment).

I’ll give you OPTIONS THAT SURVIVE:

Rainy or dry season

Political wahala

Government policy swings

Inflation


And I’ll tell you which ones actually hit ₦80k/month and how long it takes.


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OPTION 1: Mini Food Supply Business (MOST RELIABLE)

What it is:
Supplying food items that people MUST buy weekly, regardless of economy.

Examples

Rice (local + imported mix)

Beans

Garri

Palm oil

Groundnut oil


Capital Breakdown (₦1m)

Inventory: ₦800k

Transport/logistics: ₦100k

Buffer/cash flow: ₦100k


How you make money

5–8% margin per turnover

2–3 turnovers per month


Monthly Profit

Conservative: ₦60k

Realistic: ₦80k–₦120k


Why this survives anything

People eat no matter who is president

No licensing wahala

Inflation actually helps margins if you restock fast


⚠️ Rule: DO NOT retail. Supply retailers.
Retailing will stress you.


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OPTION 2: POS + Bill Payment Hub (Still Works If Done Right)

Not the roadside POS that struggles — I mean strategic placement.

Setup Cost

POS machine + float: ₦600k–₦800k

Small kiosk/space: ₦100k

Backup cash: ₦100k


Daily Profit Target

₦3k–₦5k net


Monthly

₦90k–₦120k


Why it’s stable

Cash scarcity keeps POS alive

Politics doesn’t kill it

Works rain or sun


⚠️ Avoid overcrowded POS streets.
Put it near:

Markets

Bus stops

Schools

Estates with poor ATM access



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OPTION 3: Phone Accessories + Repairs (Recession-Proof)

People may not buy new phones, but they repair and protect old ones.

What to sell

Screen protectors

Chargers

Power banks

Earphones

Phone repairs (partner with a tech if you can’t fix)


Capital Use

Inventory: ₦700k

Simple shop/kiosk: ₦200k

Working cash: ₦100k


Monthly Profit

₦70k–₦120k


Why it survives

Phones are now “life tools”

Replacement beats upgrade during hardship



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OPTION 4: Transport-Linked Business (Not Owning a Car)

Instead of buying a car, control movement.

Example

Partner with dispatch riders

You fund bikes/logistics

Take fixed daily remittance


Setup

₦1m = 1 bike + working capital

Rider remits ₦2k–₦3k/day


Monthly

₦60k–₦90k


⚠️ Requires rider vetting and tracking discipline.


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OPTION 5: Hybrid Investment (Lower Stress, Slower Start)

If you want less physical stress:

Structure

₦600k → high-interest savings / treasury-backed products

₦400k → small trading (food or POS)


Result

Investment interest: ₦20k–₦30k

Business profit: ₦50k–₦70k

Total: ₦80k+


This is how smart people sleep better.


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What I Would NOT Recommend

❌ Pure crypto
❌ Forex “account managers”
❌ Agriculture without direct control
❌ Betting-related businesses
❌ Anything depending on government contracts


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The Most Important Question (Answer Honestly)

To guide you properly, I need to know:

1. Which state/city are you in? (markets differ)


2. Do you want:

Hands-on business

Semi-passive



3. Are you okay managing people, or do you prefer systems?



Reply with these 3 answers and I’ll give you ONE exact plan, step-by-step, using your ₦1m — no theory.

You’re not late. You just need a stable base now.

ublight:
What business or investment can I make with 1 million naira that can be giving me 80k profit every month.

Whether rainy season or sunny season, whether tinubu and trump fights or not.


One of the businesses I was doing before is facing extinction as state governments are now enacting laws to frustrate me.


I need another source of income that will replace that one.


Please help

True — but the key point is earning power, not spending in naira.

Yes, the money is spent in pounds, not naira.
But even after UK taxes and living costs, many workers still save more in a month than a Nigerian bricklayer earns in a whole year.

So the comparison isn’t about converting to naira for spending —
it’s about how much value your labour commands in different countries.

That’s why the conversation around japa still matters. 💭

Kingsley34:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXBIs-lYvbo

In this eye-opening video, I visit a real UK building site, carry heavy blocks, mix cement, and chat with bricklayers to find out what they ACTUALLY earn in just 8 hours!
General labourer (feeding blocks): £150/day ≈ ₦290,000–₦300,000+ (at current rates!)
Beginner bricklayer: £200/day ≈ ₦380,000+ Naira!
Compare that to typical Nigerian bricklayer pay (₦5,000–₦20,000/day) — the difference is massive! Is japa worth it? 💭 (Remember: UK has taxes, high bills & living costs — but the raw earnings are wild!)
This is raw, on-site truth — no cap! 🔥

If you're thinking of moving abroad for better pay in construction, drop your thoughts below

Important mindset shift (read this twice)
You are not too old
You are not stupid
You just stayed in one place too long
Many people reset their lives at 35, 40, even 50.

samwriter:
i am 35 year old this year i am wasting away if something is not done really fast i may clock 40 on this work. i have been doing bet9ja cashier for 10 year now without anything to show for it i need help because i cant help myself please good people on this site which online skill can i learnt to make money i have access to free data and laptop i want to have online skill this year i want to start early i don know anything about online work the only work i know in this world right now is only bet9ja work

One hard question for you (answer honestly)
Are you ready to:
Learn every day even when it’s boring?
Fail many times before your first success?
Stop looking down on yourself?
If the answer is yes, then you can change your life this year.

Zaynkad:
Pls d second link isn't working

if it not working send a DM to @Queenble on telegram because I copied it from her channel.

We are seeking a talented script writer to create engaging content for a celebrity-focused YouTube channel. The ideal candidate will have a flair for storytelling, a deep understanding of celebrity culture, and the ability to craft scripts that captivate and entertain our audience. Responsibilities include researching trending topics, developing original ideas, and writing scripts that align with our channel's voice. If you have a passion for pop culture and experience in scriptwriting, we would love to hear from you!
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See the Job descriptions here
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Apply here

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Kyungzeal911:
Yes and No. The person replied and asked me to pay for monthly subscription.

No because I believe its a scam. It's not even believe. I know it's a scam.

it's not a scam, I am a member of the channel. They have both paid and free remote job channel. Visit the remote thread https://www.nairaland.com/8570693/strictly-remote-jobs-srj#137742557 they posted the free channel there. Everything is not scam.

We’re Hiring: Remote Sales Representative (Software Company)
Are you persuasive, confident, and results-driven? Do you enjoy closing deals and earning commissions? This opportunity is for you.

📍 Location: Asaba & Lagos (Remote)
💼 Role: Sales Representative
💰 Salary: ₦200,000 monthly (excluding commission)

Job Responsibilities
Promote and sell our software solutions to businesses
Identify and follow up on sales leads
Conduct virtual product demos and presentations
Close deals and meet monthly sales targets
Maintain strong relationships with clients
Provide feedback from customers to improve sales strategy

Requirements
Proven experience in sales (software or tech sales is an advantage)
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and remotely
Goal-oriented with a strong closing mindset
Basic understanding of digital tools (WhatsApp, email, CRM tools)

What We Offer
Competitive base salary of ₦200,000
Attractive commission on every sale
Flexible remote work structure
Growth opportunities in a fast-growing software company
Interested?

Send your CV and a brief introduction to ruth.yazga@gmail.com

Everybody wey know me know say i be fan of Victor Osimhen.

Di way e take talk to Lookman no good even when Ndidi try to stop am e no gree.

Footballers dey do mistake and e get how you fit take correct person professionally.

Even if dem no gree pass to you, you suppose calm down tok or wait till una enter dressing room ,beside, we dey win already.

Same Lookman give am two assists? Lookman wey no like trouble?

Ebi like dem go bench this Osimhen for our next match, if we won commot make we commot.

Nobody dey above national team.

Thanks

yemmit90:
Just downloaded the shit is not working wasting data..

Or is there anyway you are using it.

That app is useless

Where can I watch it o! I get data

The job lost was massive and the ones working in the bank their workload has tripled.

Ilekokonit:
Nairaland is no longer worth my while.

You are getting older.

Happy New Year

First, let me say this clearly: nothing you wrote sounds like someone who wasted their time. It sounds like someone who did exactly what they were told to do—and then ran into a system that doesn’t reward effort evenly.

What you’re feeling at almost 25 is not failure. It’s disorientation. And that distinction matters more than you think.

You are not a beginner.
You are not delusional.
You are not behind because you “didn’t work hard enough.”

You can build real things. That already puts you ahead of a massive percentage of people who only talk tech online.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth that nobody on Twitter or YouTube says out loud:

Remote tech jobs are not evenly distributed. Skills alone are not the key. Visibility, positioning, timing, networks, and geography still matter—a lot.

The internet sells a very clean narrative: “Learn React → build projects → get remote job → earn dollars.”

Reality is messier:

1. Most remote roles get hundreds or thousands of applications.
2. Many are filled before they’re publicly posted.
3. Some are quietly biased against certain locations.
4. Some are posted only to fulfill internal processes, not to truly hire externally.

So when you apply and hear nothing back, it’s not always rejection. Often, it’s noise.

And being in Nigeria adds pressure you didn’t ask for:

Local roles that underpay and under-structure talent.

Global roles that say “remote” but don’t mean globally remote.

A constant comparison to online success stories that rarely show the full picture.

That gap—between effort and visible reward—is what’s hurting you mentally. Not lack of skill.

Also, let’s talk about the age thing.

Turning 25 does something strange to the mind.
It makes time feel louder.
It turns silence into judgment.
It makes you question paths that were logical when you started them.

But here’s the part most people won’t admit: 25 is usually where the confusion peaks, not where clarity should already exist.

You’re not supposed to have it all figured out yet. You’re supposed to be close enough to reality to see how flawed the advice you were given actually was.

So, are remote tech jobs a mirage?
No—but they are not abundant in the way social media implies.

They are:

- More accessible through communities than cold applications
- More responsive to proof + presence than CVs
- More likely to come from people, not platforms

This is why I’d strongly advise you to stop doing this alone.

One practical next step: 👉 Reach out to @QueenBle on Telegram.

She runs a Telegram remote jobs channel (both paid and free) and also a WhatsApp remote channel. These are curated opportunities, shared in real time, and—most importantly—places where people actually see openings instead of shouting into the void of job boards.

It won’t magically fix everything overnight.
But it moves you from isolation to proximity. And proximity changes outcomes.

Finally, please hear this:

You are not late.
You are not invisible because you lack skill.
You are tired because you’ve been sprinting in the wrong terrain.

Sometimes progress doesn’t look like motion—it looks like changing the direction you’re pushing in.

You’re still very much in the game.

TechToyin:
I will be 25 soon, and this question has been weighing heavily on my mind. I am a React.js, Node.js, and WordPress developer, and I can confidently build real projects such as dashboards, APIs, full websites, and custom plugins. These are not just tutorial clones but things that actually work and solve problems. Yet, despite all this, it feels like my skills are slowly wasting away. Everywhere online, especially on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, people constantly talk about how remote tech jobs are everywhere and how anyone with the right skills can land one. My own experience has been very different, filled with endless applications, repeated CV edits, portfolio updates, and long periods of silence.
Being based in Nigeria adds another layer of frustration to this journey. I am not a beginner who just wrote their first line of code, but I am also not someone with ten years of industry experience or big-name companies on my CV. Most local tech roles I come across are either poorly structured or severely underpaying, sometimes offering salaries that barely reflect the effort and cost of acquiring these skills. On the other hand, remote roles seem to exist in abundance online, but accessing them feels like trying to break into a locked room without the key. You apply, you wait, and most times you never hear back.
This situation puts me in a difficult place mentally, especially as I approach 25. At this age, you start to reflect deeply on your choices and wonder if you are truly building toward something meaningful. You ask yourself whether you are on the right path, whether you should keep pushing, or whether you have been deceiving yourself all along. It is not just about money, but about validation that the time, discipline, and sacrifices are leading somewhere. Watching others online celebrate job offers and dollar salaries while you remain stuck can quietly eat away at your confidence.
What makes it even more painful is knowing that the effort is real. The hours spent learning, building, fixing bugs, and improving are not imaginary. Still, the feeling of stagnation persists, as if you are running hard but not moving forward. It is deeply frustrating to put in the work, do what you were told was the right thing, and still feel stuck in the same place. As 25 draws closer, the question becomes harder to ignore: are remote tech jobs truly abundant, or are they a mirage that only a few ever get to touch?