Ever considered making additional income? Do you have time you don’t
know what do with? Have you considered learning a new skill? Did you
just acquire a new skill you’ll like perfect? Try obtaining a side job
around.
The Director of Online Content for FlexJobs, Brie
Reynolds defines ‘side jobs’ as anything part-time, including freelance,
temporary, short- or long-term, work-from-home, or in-person flexible
gigs. You decide the flexibility and suitability of each job as a
student or full-time gainfully employed person. The unemployed too have
their stakes here.
The flexibility of jobs and the fact that
they
can potentially earn skilled persons averagely above the minimum wage
of N18 000 puts them on the high-paying list.
NB:
- Side
jobs marked ‘Not fixed’ were thus labeled because the pay depend on
factors like client, quality, locality and other complexities. They
remain high paying however J.
- The amounts listed as pay are just on the average.
- Some jobs here may even pass off as full time jobs on the long run as your lordship pleases!
Here are some side jobs you should consider doing.
Software Developer
Pay: N5000 per hour and up to N500 000 per assignment
Type of Flexibility: flexible schedule, part-time hours, telecommuting
Description:
There’s a growing demand for software development professionals today.
Why not key into this side-job? You may be offered the opportunity on a
part-time or contract basis. Interestingly, you can do this job from
anywhere in the world as long as there is internet connection. Opt in
and specialize in one or more of these areas: mobile/web app
development, website design, website template modification, among other
related tasks. You may need to earn and update some tech certification
to fit in here on a long run.
Virtual Assistant
Pay: Not fixed
Type of Flexibility: telecommute, part-time
Description:
As a virtual assistant, your responsibilities might include updating
web content, managing social media accounts, providing system
administration, writing content, creating reports or transcribing
audios. You’ll need constant internet connection as most of your
assignments are online.
Bilingual Interpreter
Pay: Up to N200 000 per day
Type of Flexibility: part-time, short-term
Description:
Are you proficient in the use French, Arabic, Spanish or any of the
other international languages in addition to English? Your language
skills can be put to use on a part-time. As events involve people from
diverse linguistic backgrounds, your input in making everyone understand
one another would put some dough in your pocket. Be on the lookout for
the next international event around and make sure you’re hired for the
job.
Sign Language Interpreter
Pay: N 10,000 per day
Type of Flexibility: Part-time
Description:
In a number of corporate events today where inclusiveness of all
irrespective of disability is recognized, the services of a sign
language interpreter is valuable. It would be nice helping the deaf
understand the message being passed and earning from that. Mind you,
you’ll require special training and license to practice this. The
College of Education (Special), Oyo should be your port of call if
interested in this. A few other tertiary institutions offer training in
it too. At the moment in Nigeria, those into full-time sign language
interpretation are paid on the same salary scale as the rest of the
civil servants.
Private Teacher/Tutorial Centre Tutor
Pay: Not Fixed
Type of Flexibility: freelance, part-time
Description:
Students are usually in need of additional coaching. Give a helping
hand if you can deal with the technicalities of various subject areas.
Your competence is what really counts above any other thing. Connect
with prospective clients. Say your pay.
Fashion Designer
Pay: Not fixed
Type of Flexibility: part-time, full-time
Description:
Everybody likes to wear ornaments. We do have special dressing on
special occasions. Even the casual wears we adorn were brought about by
the works of fashion designers. Tailors, make-up artists and bead makers
are always having a field play in this side job. Keying into readily
available customers among neighbours, friends and family is enough a
motivation. Go for it.
Shoemaker
Pay: Not Fixed
Type of Flexibility: part-time
Description:
Footwear business is a big deal after all. Like fashion designing, it
could bring in additional cash inflow to you. People in your workplace
or school always have a course to get additional footwear to their
stock. Why not be their source?
Freelance Product Photographer
Pay: Not fixed
Type of Flexibility: freelance, part-time,
Description:
This is beyond the regular snapping away people do around. Talk of a
professional touch. You’ll have to be strategic. Being highly skilled
and experienced in editing and retouching photos using relevant software
is an advantage. Put to proper use your knowledge of Photoshop and
graphic design during your free time. Make money after taking a good
shot.
PowerPoint Slide Designer
Pay: From N5000 per job
Type of Flexibility: telecommuting, freelance
Description:
Merely preparing PowerPoint slides is a valuable side job. It’s about
identifying the main points, the appropriate pictures and other
aesthetics that makes for excellent slides. Knowledge of other
presentation software like Prezi, Mind Maps and SlideRocket is to your
advantage further. Are you capable of helping the presenter convey his
thoughts appropriately in slides? Go for it!
Copy Editor/Writer
Pay: Not Fixed
Type of Flexibility: temporary, part-time
Description:
Copy editors and writers handle writing, execution and proofreading of
materials across digital and print platforms. Depending on the employer,
they may be required of assignments on editorial content, marketing
materials, social media campaigns, blogs or any other type of material.
Events Planner
Pay: Not fixed
Type of Flexibility: part-time
Description:
There are a couple of social events in the days ahead. You could get
hired to plan one. Handle the decoration of the venue, the supply of
gadgets, beverages and even souvenirs. You’ll be smiling to the bank at
the end of the day.
Phone Repairer/Computer Engineer
Pay: Not fixed
Type of Flexibility: part time hours
Description:
People are always in a fix understanding their phones, tablets and PCs.
Rather than them having to ‘travel’ down to Computer Village for
solution, bring it to them right at their comfort. Remember to charge
fairly well.
City Guide Writer
Pay: Not Fixed
Type of Flexibility: freelance, telecommute
Description:
Travel, Tourism and Real Estate firms often hire writers to give city
or neighborhood guides with information about culture, population size,
shopping, recreation, entertainment, climate, transportation, history
and more. You may in for a hire in your city soon.
The
list of side jobs around is absolutely inexhaustible. It depends on the
creative mind of each person. What other side jobs do you think are
worthy of mention? Share in the comment box below.
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