By Babajide Okeowo
Earning extra income doesn’t have to be inconvenient. If you need flexible hours and prefer the comfort and independence of working in your own space, then consider picking up a side job. Also, working at home tends to be safer since you don’t have to enter or share someone else’s space. Last few weeks, I promised to share tips on how to earn extra income, here are some cost-effective side job you can do.
Getting paid to do online surveys
Companies are willing to pay money to get inside the heads of consumers. If you’re looking for how to make extra money fast, look no further. They’re free to join and free to use. Signing up for several survey sites will help you earn the most money. You’ll be eligible for more surveys, and it will allow you to pick the ones that pay the most money (helping you make the best use of your time). If you are interested in finding out paid online survey sites that are available in Nigeria, then look no further. Paid online survey sites have been around for quite some time, despite that not too many people know about them. People are not aware that they can make money online by taking surveys on simple consumer products and services they use daily. If you are interested in earning revenue from taking paid surveys in Nigeria. Here are some sites that you can sign up with and how you can earn money from them
Mobrog
Mobrog is one of the most popular survey platforms in the world. Its parent company, Splendid Research GMBH, is located in Germany. The Splendid Research-owned survey site is, however, not just available to Germans. It is available in more than 70 countries. Fortunately, Nigeria happens to be one of those countries. It’s easy to get an Account. First, visit Mobrog homepage at Mobrog.com, thereafter, proceed to click on the sign-up button. Another good thing is that Mobrog payout with PayPal and Skrill, and the latter happens to be available in Nigeria. As soon as you earn up to $10, which is the minimum withdrawal amount, you’ll be allowed to withdraw your earning using any payment option you desire.
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Triaba
Triaba is an international survey company that originates from Norway and has a version dedicated to servicing Nigeria. They pay from $0.13 to $3.25 depending on the duration of the survey. And once you’re able to accumulate up to 100 points, you will be allowed to redeem your earning using GCodes virtual gift codes, which are redeemable for thousands of rewards including merchandise, gift cards, digital magazines and books, travel, event tickets, mobile top-up and more!
The Panel Station
The Panel Station is yet another global survey site available in Nigeria. It provides you with a platform to take surveys on local and international consumer products. And in exchange for your participation, you’ll get rewarded with points, Amazon gift cards, retail e-vouchers, and sweepstakes entries. If you’re able to accumulate up to 3000 Reward Points, you’ll be allowed to make withdrawals using any payment option you desire.
PaidViewPoint
Paidviewpoint, a survey company operated by AYTM (Ask Your Target Market) is also available in Nigeria. During registration, just go ahead and select international as your location. On Paidviewpoint, you will be able to redeem your earnings once you’re able to accumulate up to a minimum of $15 in your account.
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Freelance writing
As a freelance writer, you can often choose your hours and which stories you write, which gives you creative freedom and flexibility.
To find clients, at least at the outset, you can also sign up with sites like Fiverr, which offer a range of freelance work but take a 20% cut of your pay, or sites like Indeed that help you market your skills, often for a fee.
Part-time Teaching
Teaching rates vary, depending on the demand for a subject and the supply of qualified tutors. Tutors with expertise in high-demand subjects like Mathematics, English and Science subjects can earn as much as N10,000 per week. Those with degrees in education may earn even more. You can sign up with online tutoring services like Tuteria, SuperProof.Ng, you can check them out on Google.
Working as a Program/Academic Advisor
In this era of online education, American, United Kingdom and countless online universities are springing up, so also is the demands for Program Advisors and Academic advisors. A simple search in your browsers will throw up numerous offers you can take advantage of.
