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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by GodCovenant(m): 4:02pm On Jun 13, 2019
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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Tectono: 4:04pm On Jun 13, 2019
You can also start exporting agricultural products to foreign countries. Click on the link on my signature to know how you will go about it.
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by icankel: 4:06pm On Jun 13, 2019
also include roasting of corn
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by engrelvis(m): 4:07pm On Jun 13, 2019
FactBoyz:
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Beyond the suit and tie in front of an expensive oak desk are some jobs or businesses one can actually venture into in Nigeria that actually pay well. It is a well-known fact that it is the unreserved dream of every Nigerian to work in an oil company. However, it is also a well-known fact that it is a “camel through the eye of a needle” to get a job in an oil company in Nigeria. So why wait when there are other places that can fetch you a lot of money? brings to you some of those overlooked businesses that surprisingly pay well.

1. Local Restaurant:



You heard me right! All you need is some good sense of cleanliness, good cooking skills (you could learn to cook special dishes from Youtube) a starting capital to buy food ingredients, a good location with a lot of potential buyers, some coolers, plates, spoons Etc. and you’re good to go. Depending on how you can handle it, you can decide to diversify by selling various food types or you can decide to sell a local delicacy or appetizer; whatever you finally decide on, just make sure youre so good at it to make customers always come back for more; In Nigeria, we have popular food chains that started this way.


2. Laundry:


As much as it is disgusting to do someone’s else laundry, it is a market that has always been paying well. This is not unconnected to the fact that people can be sometimes too busy with work schedule that they do not have time for their laundries; hence they are willing to pay anyone with the guts to do so. All over Nigeria, especially in big cities like Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kanobig cities like Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano; this business is a gold mine you can’t wait to explore!


3. Shoe Making/Slippers Making:


I can personally testify to the wonders of this silent business that actually pays well. Our Aba brothers from the South Eastern part of Nigeria are really good at it; increasingly maintaining monopoly in this business. With the right training, anyone can learn how to produce leather slippers, sandals and shoes. This particular business is highly lucrative as the profits in relation to the capital can be unexpectedly huge!


4. Barbing:


Whenever we take a clean shave or cut from the barber, we rarely take note of the prospects this particular job has. Aside the fact that you need to have a good clipper, skill is highly prized. Skill is what makes anyone successful in this particular business. Being able to make those crazy carves. Barbers add spice to this business by making provisions for dyeing of hair, plaiting. Etc.


5. Carpentry/Furniture Makers:


No Nigerian kid, hopes to be a carpenter let alone a furniture maker. However, worldwide brands are built from businesses like this. In Nigeria, carpenters and furniture makers make good money as no good furniture comes with a small price. Potential furniture makers must however acquire the necessary skills needed; including the vast knowledge of materials for customers with a high taste.


6. Keke/Bus Transport Business:


Rickshaws popularly known as Keke Napep or Keke Marwa are built to help transport people from one place to another. Bus drivers and Keke drivers often make more money in a week than a good number of people who think they have decent jobs. In this particular business, the driver must swallow pride knowing that money must be made. However, a good number of Nigerians might find it hard to swallow the pride *lol*


7. Akara (Bean Cake) Frying:

Photo Credit: Cheflolaskitchen
It is normal to walk the streets of Nigeria in the early hours of the morning and see a woman by the corner with a big pan frying akara. In Lagos, this business is highly profitable as it attracts a lot of people fetching good, considerable amount of money. People get trained by their parents in the university through this particular business

8. Football Viewing Center:


Nigerians love football; so venturing into this business surely guarantees success. This involves streaming live epl matches through a large screen television or connecting a projector to a television and streaming it LIVE. For each person that walks in to view a match; money is made. Other side attractions that can be added which can include providing foods and drinks for viewers.


9. Tailoring:

Tailors might not work in an office with air conditioners but a good number of them make almost the same amount as anyone in an office. Skill and professionalism is highly required to be successful in this business.


10. Bakery:

With good mastery in the act of providing tasty cakes, buns, biscuits Etc. good money is assured. Bakery remains one businesses in Nigeria that actually pays well. Starting this business isn’t just enough but also securing buyers from reputable stores to patronize you; hence the need to be exceptional.




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https:///2019/06/top-10-menial-jobs-in-nigeria-that-surprisingly-pay-well.html

u forgot bricklayers.they r making cool money too
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by seunny4lif(m): 4:08pm On Jun 13, 2019
Those are high paying jobs in Nigeria.
All you need is capital.

Laundry required at least 2 washing machines
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Jefferyhi86(m): 4:10pm On Jun 13, 2019
Bro show us the way
freemanbubble:
Forget that thing

Just buy a 3gig ram phone if you can't buy a laptop
Start to bomb.

Meet guys make them give you format and tools

Within three months you go dey collect steadily!

No body should criticize me because life itself is a scam
So there is no reason why can't i take scamming as a career
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by engrelvis(m): 4:12pm On Jun 13, 2019
freemanbubble:
Forget that thing

Just buy a 3gig ram phone if you can't buy a laptop
Start to bomb.

Meet guys make them give you format and tools

Within three months you go dey collect steadily!

No body should criticize me because life itself is a scam
So there is no reason why can't i take scamming as a career
OK but b honest how many g boys usually use their scam money well? Most of dem r always back to Zero
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Stillthebest: 4:16pm On Jun 13, 2019
FactBoyz:
[b][/b]

Beyond the suit and tie in front of an expensive oak desk are some jobs or businesses one can actually venture into in Nigeria that actually pay well. It is a well-known fact that it is the unreserved dream of every Nigerian to work in an oil company. However, it is also a well-known fact that it is a “camel through the eye of a needle” to get a job in an oil company in Nigeria. So why wait when there are other places that can fetch you a lot of money? brings to you some of those overlooked businesses that surprisingly pay well.

1. Local Restaurant:



You heard me right! All you need is some good sense of cleanliness, good cooking skills (you could learn to cook special dishes from Youtube) a starting capital to buy food ingredients, a good location with a lot of potential buyers, some coolers, plates, spoons Etc. and you’re good to go. Depending on how you can handle it, you can decide to diversify by selling various food types or you can decide to sell a local delicacy or appetizer; whatever you finally decide on, just make sure youre so good at it to make customers always come back for more; In Nigeria, we have popular food chains that started this way.


2. Laundry:


As much as it is disgusting to do someone’s else laundry, it is a market that has always been paying well. This is not unconnected to the fact that people can be sometimes too busy with work schedule that they do not have time for their laundries; hence they are willing to pay anyone with the guts to do so. All over Nigeria, especially in big cities like Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kanobig cities like Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano; this business is a gold mine you can’t wait to explore!


3. Shoe Making/Slippers Making:


I can personally testify to the wonders of this silent business that actually pays well. Our Aba brothers from the South Eastern part of Nigeria are really good at it; increasingly maintaining monopoly in this business. With the right training, anyone can learn how to produce leather slippers, sandals and shoes. This particular business is highly lucrative as the profits in relation to the capital can be unexpectedly huge!


4. Barbing:


Whenever we take a clean shave or cut from the barber, we rarely take note of the prospects this particular job has. Aside the fact that you need to have a good clipper, skill is highly prized. Skill is what makes anyone successful in this particular business. Being able to make those crazy carves. Barbers add spice to this business by making provisions for dyeing of hair, plaiting. Etc.


5. Carpentry/Furniture Makers:


No Nigerian kid, hopes to be a carpenter let alone a furniture maker. However, worldwide brands are built from businesses like this. In Nigeria, carpenters and furniture makers make good money as no good furniture comes with a small price. Potential furniture makers must however acquire the necessary skills needed; including the vast knowledge of materials for customers with a high taste.


6. Keke/Bus Transport Business:


Rickshaws popularly known as Keke Napep or Keke Marwa are built to help transport people from one place to another. Bus drivers and Keke drivers often make more money in a week than a good number of people who think they have decent jobs. In this particular business, the driver must swallow pride knowing that money must be made. However, a good number of Nigerians might find it hard to swallow the pride *lol*


7. Akara (Bean Cake) Frying:

Photo Credit: Cheflolaskitchen
It is normal to walk the streets of Nigeria in the early hours of the morning and see a woman by the corner with a big pan frying akara. In Lagos, this business is highly profitable as it attracts a lot of people fetching good, considerable amount of money. People get trained by their parents in the university through this particular business

8. Football Viewing Center:


Nigerians love football; so venturing into this business surely guarantees success. This involves streaming live epl matches through a large screen television or connecting a projector to a television and streaming it LIVE. For each person that walks in to view a match; money is made. Other side attractions that can be added which can include providing foods and drinks for viewers.


9. Tailoring:

Tailors might not work in an office with air conditioners but a good number of them make almost the same amount as anyone in an office. Skill and professionalism is highly required to be successful in this business.


10. Bakery:

With good mastery in the act of providing tasty cakes, buns, biscuits Etc. good money is assured. Bakery remains one businesses in Nigeria that actually pays well. Starting this business isn’t just enough but also securing buyers from reputable stores to patronize you; hence the need to be exceptional.




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https:///2019/06/top-10-menial-jobs-in-nigeria-that-surprisingly-pay-well.html



You seem don't know the meaning of menial Jobs. Is this journalism? How do business and vovations/trade become menial Jobs ?

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by daviesmania(m): 4:33pm On Jun 13, 2019
Football viewing center only works in a populated area, cities maybe. Try it in ur village, u ll be borrowing money to subscribe.
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by AfonjaConehead: 4:36pm On Jun 13, 2019
Seanteewhy:
Naso but capital matters a lot

Haba!?
Capital for Akara?!
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Davidson267(m): 4:41pm On Jun 13, 2019
FactBoyz:
[b][/b]

Beyond the suit and tie in front of an expensive oak desk are some jobs or businesses one can actually venture into in Nigeria that actually pay well. It is a well-known fact that it is the unreserved dream of every Nigerian to work in an oil company. However, it is also a well-known fact that it is a “camel through the eye of a needle” to get a job in an oil company in Nigeria. So why wait when there are other places that can fetch you a lot of money? brings to you some of those overlooked businesses that surprisingly pay well.

1. Local Restaurant:



You heard me right! All you need is some good sense of cleanliness, good cooking skills (you could learn to cook special dishes from Youtube) a starting capital to buy food ingredients, a good location with a lot of potential buyers, some coolers, plates, spoons Etc. and you’re good to go. Depending on how you can handle it, you can decide to diversify by selling various food types or you can decide to sell a local delicacy or appetizer; whatever you finally decide on, just make sure youre so good at it to make customers always come back for more; In Nigeria, we have popular food chains that started this way.


2. Laundry:


As much as it is disgusting to do someone’s else laundry, it is a market that has always been paying well. This is not unconnected to the fact that people can be sometimes too busy with work schedule that they do not have time for their laundries; hence they are willing to pay anyone with the guts to do so. All over Nigeria, especially in big cities like Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kanobig cities like Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano; this business is a gold mine you can’t wait to explore!


3. Shoe Making/Slippers Making:


I can personally testify to the wonders of this silent business that actually pays well. Our Aba brothers from the South Eastern part of Nigeria are really good at it; increasingly maintaining monopoly in this business. With the right training, anyone can learn how to produce leather slippers, sandals and shoes. This particular business is highly lucrative as the profits in relation to the capital can be unexpectedly huge!


4. Barbing:


Whenever we take a clean shave or cut from the barber, we rarely take note of the prospects this particular job has. Aside the fact that you need to have a good clipper, skill is highly prized. Skill is what makes anyone successful in this particular business. Being able to make those crazy carves. Barbers add spice to this business by making provisions for dyeing of hair, plaiting. Etc.


5. Carpentry/Furniture Makers:


No Nigerian kid, hopes to be a carpenter let alone a furniture maker. However, worldwide brands are built from businesses like this. In Nigeria, carpenters and furniture makers make good money as no good furniture comes with a small price. Potential furniture makers must however acquire the necessary skills needed; including the vast knowledge of materials for customers with a high taste.


6. Keke/Bus Transport Business:


Rickshaws popularly known as Keke Napep or Keke Marwa are built to help transport people from one place to another. Bus drivers and Keke drivers often make more money in a week than a good number of people who think they have decent jobs. In this particular business, the driver must swallow pride knowing that money must be made. However, a good number of Nigerians might find it hard to swallow the pride *lol*


7. Akara (Bean Cake) Frying:

Photo Credit: Cheflolaskitchen
It is normal to walk the streets of Nigeria in the early hours of the morning and see a woman by the corner with a big pan frying akara. In Lagos, this business is highly profitable as it attracts a lot of people fetching good, considerable amount of money. People get trained by their parents in the university through this particular business

8. Football Viewing Center:


Nigerians love football; so venturing into this business surely guarantees success. This involves streaming live epl matches through a large screen television or connecting a projector to a television and streaming it LIVE. For each person that walks in to view a match; money is made. Other side attractions that can be added which can include providing foods and drinks for viewers.


9. Tailoring:

Tailors might not work in an office with air conditioners but a good number of them make almost the same amount as anyone in an office. Skill and professionalism is highly required to be successful in this business.


10. Bakery:

With good mastery in the act of providing tasty cakes, buns, biscuits Etc. good money is assured. Bakery remains one businesses in Nigeria that actually pays well. Starting this business isn’t just enough but also securing buyers from reputable stores to patronize you; hence the need to be exceptional.




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https:///2019/06/top-10-menial-jobs-in-nigeria-that-surprisingly-pay-well.html

You tried but you seems not to know the meaning of menial

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by freemanbubble: 4:44pm On Jun 13, 2019
engrelvis:
OK but b honest how many g boys usually use their scam money well? Most of dem r always back to Zero
You are right but it depends on individual

When a Chinese woman bleed for me last month
Immediately na im i buy land
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by bravesoul247(m): 4:52pm On Jun 13, 2019
freemanbubble:

You are right but it depends on individual

When a Chinese woman bleed for me last month
Immediately na im i buy land
show me way na brotherly
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by freemanbubble: 4:52pm On Jun 13, 2019
Jefferyhi86:
Bro show us the way

If you dey Benin city
Halla at me

And i will call or chat you up
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by olumalcolm(m): 4:52pm On Jun 13, 2019
Bros to buy a sienna bus no b beans ooo, though transport biz is lucrative except d persn is MAD. I hv a frend who drives his sienna bus as public transport and he is making it big time. He has completed his own bungalow in ikd and he is living fine with his family. He makes a saving [ajo] of 5k everyday apart frm what he tks to the bank at the end of d week. Its really a gud biz.

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by emmy2244: 5:09pm On Jun 13, 2019
I need 1/2 million for a business I will refund it back in three months time I will pay even if it's with interest thanks
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by boolet: 5:10pm On Jun 13, 2019
I guess op doesn't know the meaning of menial. Menial jobs are actually jobs that require no skill at all e.g cleaning, working as temps, etc

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by FroshJaynex(m): 5:18pm On Jun 13, 2019
nwanneni:
no be the same tilers and mason weh we know again.
You come dey sound like na yahoo boys cheesy
I know three different friends doing this job right now outside the country nd trust me I no fit near them for money, Get the skill here in African nd try make ways to travel out only then you'd realise some tillers or carpenters make more money than even educated folks working in the Cooperate world.

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Nobody: 5:21pm On Jun 13, 2019
FroshJaynex:
I know three different friends doing this job right now outside the country nd trust me I no fit near them for money, Get the skill here in African nd try make ways to travel out only then you'd realise some tillers or carpenters make more money than even educated folks working in the Cooperate world.
who you dey advise undecided
I be like fresh graduate to you undecided
They Make more money than their educated counterparts in the same economy?
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by femmoy(m): 5:40pm On Jun 13, 2019
OP if I nack u jazz,most of the trash u listed are not menial jobs.

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by XavierD(f): 5:44pm On Jun 13, 2019
..

They are all skilled professions not menial jobs.

Menial job is wage work you can do for few hours a day and get paid off. Like sweeping, washing clothes and cars, running errands

Restaurant, tailoring, barbering , etc you need years of practice to carve a niche in any of these professions. And the profit at the early stages can be discouraging until you breakthrough

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Nobody: 5:54pm On Jun 13, 2019
Damentia:
Skull mining also pays well.
Please what's Skull Mining?
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by highbee02: 5:59pm On Jun 13, 2019
May be the word "menial" has different connotation, because to set up a local barbershop will gulp close to #150k even with "I better pass my neighbor"

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Abcruz(m): 6:02pm On Jun 13, 2019
freemanbubble:
Forget that thing

Just buy a 3gig ram phone if you can't buy a laptop
Start to bomb.

Meet guys make them give you format and tools

Within three months you go dey collect steadily!

No body should criticize me because life itself is a scam
So there is no reason why can't i take scamming as a career


Hear the word of the Sovereign LORD o simple one:

Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.--proverbs 20:17

Desist from belonging to the generation of men that sees betrayal as cleverness, feeding on the agony of their own kind, and rejoicing at the expense of their own soul.
Trading their destiny for vanity and their eternity for Benz.
Look!

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.--proverbs 14:12

Accept Jesus with your whole heart and soul, and Incline your ears to the reproves of life for your own good and for the good of the children after you.!!!"

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Emmannn101(m): 6:03pm On Jun 13, 2019
freemanbubble:
Forget that thing

Just buy a 3gig ram phone if you can't buy a laptop
Start to bomb.

Meet guys make them give you format and tools

Within three months you go dey collect steadily!

No body should criticize me because life itself is a scam
So there is no reason why can't i take scamming as a career


I hope you'll be proud as well to tell and teach your children. When Mr. Karma arrives, you'll start blaming yourself

Get something legal doing, there's nothing like having peace of mind with your money. Naira Marley's case should be a lesson to all fraudsters

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by teekay213(m): 6:03pm On Jun 13, 2019
freemanbubble:
Forget that thing

Just buy a 3gig ram phone if you can't buy a laptop
Start to bomb.

Meet guys make them give you format and tools

Within three months you go dey collect steadily!

No body should criticize me because life itself is a scam
So there is no reason why can't i take scamming as a career
bros I beg I need format and tools, poverty will never be your portion.
Tough I'm not in benin,can you teach online.teekay213@gmail.com.
Thanks
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by engrelvis(m): 6:15pm On Jun 13, 2019
freemanbubble:

You are right but it depends on individual

When a Chinese woman bleed for me last month
Immediately na im i buy land
bro am a civil engr n I v worked for a lot of dem (in terms buying land n building houses ) over d years.l v come to d conclusion- scam money is one step forward n 3 steps backward!most things acquired r usually sold .

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by vicfajeze: 6:26pm On Jun 13, 2019
WHAT OF MOTUARY ATTENDANTS ?
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by desiredhome: 6:42pm On Jun 13, 2019
NnaNna4:
Wait.. Is it bakery that is a menial job...I laugh in Swahili
Yes, baking snacks to bread is possible, just that a lot people don't want to start small
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by ifyalways(f): 6:44pm On Jun 13, 2019
nwanneni:
no be the same tilers and mason weh we know again.
You come dey sound like na yahoo boys cheesy
The topic is about blue collar jobs. For that level, Tillers and masons dey make better pay, atleast for lekki ikoyi axis.

Those Togolese/Benin Rep boys working as masons /Tillers here na big men for dem country so they are balling . . .

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Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Sarang(f): 7:04pm On Jun 13, 2019
iamclime:
I did not see any menial jobs here. Who did?

Frying akara is menial
If not, I don’t know what it is
Re: Top 10 "Menial Jobs" In Nigeria That Surprisingly Pay Well by Sarang(f): 7:05pm On Jun 13, 2019
engrelvis:
OK but b honest how many g boys usually use their scam money well? Most of dem r always back to Zero

Because they stole it. Money stolen is rarely usefully. It’s an easy money. You only protect money that you work hard for. Reason most of them are usually back to square 0

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