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15 Remote Job Platforms Nigerians Are Using to Earn in Dollars

1 day ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

More Nigerians are breaking into the global workforce and earning in dollars while living at home. As remote work spreads across industries, platforms connecting African talent to international companies have never been more accessible. Whether you’re a developer, writer, designer, marketer, or virtual assistant, the opportunities are real — if you know where to look. We have curated 15 trusted platforms that consistently offer remote jobs paid in dollars.
My ₦2 Million Poultry Business Crashed After I Moved Down South

3 days ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

For seven years, *Ismatu, 40, ran a thriving poultry business in the North. She raised chickens in batches and made about ₦500k every eight weeks. When her family decided to relocate to the South in 2024, she moved with them and her life savings: ₦2 million. She thought she could restart the business anywhere. But she didn’t expect a wildly different market or everything she built to fall apart so fast.
5 Nigerians Share How They Started Earning in Dollars, And the One Thing That Changed How They Got Paid

3 days ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

Every Nigerian has dreamed of earning in dollars. It sounds like freedom: better rates, real savings and less panic when the exchange rate swings. But for many, the real struggle starts after the dollars come in. These five Nigerians all made the leap to dollar income, but the real turning point wasn’t landing the job. It was when they figured out how to get paid. Some opened domiciliary accounts, others switched to platforms that gave them more control, and some simply learned to stop undercharging.
Everything that Happened at "Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard" Reunion

4 days ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

We have all the details of the pairs that are still together, who is still dating whom, and who is now at war. Almost a year after the housemates left the house, the cast of Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard, the 9th season of the MultiChoice show, reunited with host Ebuka Obi Uchendu for the reunion show. Housemates seized the opportunity to express themselves, set the record straight, and open up about how their lives had been post the show.
These 10 Nigerian Stocks Quietly Turned Investors Into Millionaires in Just 6 Months

5 days ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

What if you had invested ₦500K in the right Nigerian stock six months ago? We tracked 10 stocks that quietly outperformed the market in the first half of 2025, using historical data from Investing.com. From under-the-radar plays to household names, here’s how much your money would be worth today if you’d gotten in early. At the start of 2025, Beta Glass was trading at ₦64.90 per unit and closed the first half of the year at ₦290.
After 30 Years in the Army, I Got ₦15 Million. I Spent It All in a Year.

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

This is what a Nigerian soldier gave, earned, and lost in three decades of service. Danjuma*, 55, joined the Nigerian Army in 1992 at 22, hoping to build a life of meaning and stability. He spent the next 30 years in service, from peacekeeping missions in Sudan to the heart of the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno. His first salary was ₦400. When he retired in 2022, he received ₦15 million in gratuity and a ₦200k monthly pension. But within a year, the money was all gone.
17 of the Best Nigerian Food Creators, And Their Must-Try Recipes

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

In no particular order! If your YouTube feed or Instagram Explore page isn’t already filled with sizzling stews, creamy pastas, and perfectly plated jollof, it’s time to fix that. Nigerian food creators are some of the most creative and entertaining voices on the internet, and their recipes are just as addictive as their content. From fusion dishes like pepper soup ramen to classic meals like chicken suya and fried rice, these creators are making Nigerian food feel fresh, global, and fun.
I Earn $7,800/Month Working Remotely. Here’s How I Spend, Save and Invest

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

In an earlier story, we explored how this remote product marketing manager went from earning ₦160k/month to $7.8k/month in just seven years. Now that the money’s here, what’s she doing with it? In this follow-up, she breaks down exactly how she spends, saves and invests her income — and what financial stability looks like now that she finally has it. I work remotely from Nigeria and only travel to our European HQ once a month. I currently earn $7,800 monthly, about ₦12 million at today’s rate.
Pastor Paul Adefarasin and the Gun‑Like Object Saga: A Complete Timeline

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Lagos State Police announced that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, had “turned himself in” following a viral video in which he appeared to point what looked like a firearm at a content creator. In the video, YL TheCarGuy, a content creator who posts Nigerians driving luxury cars, recorded Pastor Adefarasin’s car, a 2024 Range Rover Autobiography.
I Gave Up My American Dream for My Marriage. Now My Daughter Won’t Forgive Me

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

In 2010, *Ejiro, 46, won the US visa lottery, but never used it. She had a solid job in finance, two young children, and a future that could’ve played out anywhere in the world. But her husband’s family called her greedy and refused to let him leave with her. So she made what felt like the safest choice: she stayed. Fifteen years later, her daughter is studying in the US, struggling to keep up with the costs, angry and overwhelmed, and asking why she gave it all up.