With the current economic situation, surviving on the NYSC allowance is like fighting a lost battle. That is why starting a profitable side hustle during your service year is one of the best decisions you can make.
To help you choose the right side one, I’ve compiled five easy and lucrative side hustles you can start during your NYSC year.
5 Profitable Side Hustles to Start as a Corp Member
1. Freelance Writing
If you have a knack for writing, freelance writing could be the perfect side hustle for you.
As a freelance writer, you create articles, blogs, or content for various publications, choosing who you work with and where you work. You’re not confined to the four walls of an office, allowing you to work comfortably from home.
To get started, research and find out what writing niche interests you. Do you prefer writing for magazines, or are you more inclined toward email copywriting? Are you interested in the finance sector, or do you lean more toward fashion? Once you’ve identified your niche, study extensively and produce a few sample articles. With 3 to 4 articles in your portfolio, you can start applying for freelance writing jobs in your chosen industry.
2. Online Tutoring
If you enjoy teaching, online tutoring is a fantastic option. It not only helps you improve skills like communication, critical thinking, and organization, but it also pays significantly more than physical tutoring.
The flexibility to choose your hours and the opportunity to teach students from all over the world make this side hustle even more appealing. This flexibility ensures your side hustle doesn’t interfere with your service year and vice versa. To find online tutoring jobs, explore platforms like LinkedIn, TeacherOn, and Upwork.
3. CV Writing
Many corp members are eager to start putting their CVs together and applying for jobs but don’t know how to go about it.
If you have a good understanding of CV writing, you can offer your services to help them. You’d be surprised at how many people in your immediate environment or online need assistance with their CVs. You can also pitch your services as a CV writer on platforms like Indeed and Glassdoor. To start this side hustle, consider taking courses and watching YouTube tutorials on CV writing to sharpen your skills.
4. Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is one of the most lucrative side hustles you can pursue as a corp member. According to Glassdoor, the average salary of a digital marketer in Nigeria is ₦183,000.
As a digital marketer, you help businesses promote their products or services through digital channels. Given the high demand for digital marketers, starting a side hustle in this field is relatively easy, especially if you’re good at what you do.
5. Freelance Cooking:
This one is for all the Hilda Bacis out there. If you’re confident in your cooking skills, there’s no reason you shouldn’t profit from them. As a freelance cook, you’re responsible for buying groceries, planning menus, and cooking for clients.
Unlike a live-in chef, you only cook when needed, get paid, and move on to the next client. It’s a great way to make quick money. To get started, reach out to bachelors, spinsters, and busy families in your area.
Whichever side hustle you choose to start during your NYSC, make sure it genuinely interests you, not just because it’s profitable, as only then can you turn it into a highly lucrative business.
