ONLINE SIDE HUSTLES FOR STUDENTS

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The current economic situation in Nigeria is baffling. The inflation rate is rising and the naira has depreciated in value. Is this therefore an excuse to be sad, complaining and redundant about the government that is lukewarm and more concerned about growing bigger bellies? Definitely not! Students are charged with the responsibility of facing the current economic situation head on and how can this be done?

The digital age brought with it ease of access to information online and opportunities only dreamed of in previous times, with the advent of social media and globalization, opportunities expanded and individuals tapped into available resources online and you should too.

The side hustles I will be providing in this article require a high level of consistency, dedication and commitment to work, it is not a get rich quick scheme rather it would provide you with extra funds and airtime when needed. The majority of them require you to answer research surveys for brands, companies, NGOs and educational institutions and you get paid for doing that. You can also perform simple tasks such as; follow jobs, liking, commenting, reviewing apps, app installation and other tasks. The cash out options are also favorable for Nigerians. The jobs are flexible and can be done at your own convenience. Let’s get straight into it.

1.     Microworkers

This website requires you to perform simple tasks online such as; liking, commenting, following, reviewing an app, and visiting a website, answering surveys and many more. It is open to Nigerians and has favorable payment options such as Skrill, AirTm and many more. Cashout is processed every Wednesdays and Sundays with a minimum withdrawal threshold of $5.93.

2.     Timebucks

Timebucks is another website that allows you to answer surveys, perform micro jobs such as; following, liking, commenting, reviewing an app and many more, you also get paid for clicking ads. Payments are automatically paid into your account and withdrawal can be placed daily. The minimum withdrawal threshold is $5. There are a variety of payment options on the website such as: Skrill, AirTm, PayPal, Litecoin and many others.

3.     Mobiworks

Mobiworks is another website that is strictly for answering surveys and you get paid with airtime to your network provider in Nigeria. The minimum withdrawal is $3.25 (5000 naira). You can also earn through referrals. It is very convenient and the surveys are for research purposes.

4.     Swagbucks

Swagbucks is a website that allows you to answer surveys, play games and connect with offer providers to earn. There is also room for earning through referrals and answering daily polls to get paid. The minimum withdrawal amount is $5 and the available payment options are: Skrill, Paypall and gift cards.

5.     Ysense

Ysense is a website that allows you to play games, answer surveys, connect with offer providers and get paid. The minimum withdrawal threshold is $5 and you get paid to your Skrill, Paypall, and gift cards. This website is very similar to Swagbucks.

6.     Sproutgigs

Sproutgigs is a very interesting website that allows freelancers such as graphic designers, sound producers, programmers and many others to post their services and get jobs. The website also allows micro workers to perform jobs and get paid. The minimum withdrawal is $6 and for Nigerians you get paid through crypto USDC (Binance-Stellar network). There are a variety of jobs available but you must be committed and dedicated.

7.     Premise

Unlike the others that are websites, Premise is an app available on google playstore and apple store. Premise allows users to perform locate tasks and answer survey questions. The available withdrawal method is BTC and airtime. The minimum withdrawal for airtime is 1,800 naira and the minimum for BTC IS 16,000 naira. You can access this app by searching for Premise on your playstore or apple store.

Therefore, while also using data to interact on social media daily, students have the opportunity of earning extra income. The websites provided above are trusted and I have earned from them and you can too. Note that the provided lists of online side hustles are to give you side income and should not be replaced with your main source of income. They are also free and do not require you to pay a fee before you can use them.

Disclaimer: Some of the links in the article are affiliate links and I may earn a commission if any is clicked at no extra cost to you.