This isn’t motivational talk.
It’s the exact steps I took — from broke and confused to earning in dollars from my phone.

Let’s go
1. I stopped playing the victim.
Yes, Nigeria is hard. But staying in “sufferhead mindset” won’t change anything.
The day I told myself, “Nobody is coming to save me,” my journey changed.


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2. I picked ONE digital skill.
I didn’t chase 5 things at once. I picked writing because I already liked typing long WhatsApp texts.
You? Pick what fits your strength:
Design

Web dev

Video editing
Copywriting
Data analysis
Customer support

3. I studied free resources like my life depended on it.
YouTube. Free eBooks. Twitter threads. Telegram communities.
I didn’t just consume — I practiced.
Tip: Start with 1 hour daily. That small discipline builds up fast.
4. I built a simple portfolio.
No stress. I used Notion and Google Docs to showcase:

3 writing samples

My services

How to contact me


If you’re a designer, use Behance. Dev? Use GitHub. Just show work.

5. I went where clients dey.

Joined Facebook & LinkedIn groups

Created Fiverr & Upwork accounts

Sent cold emails (30 a week)

Engaged on Twitter with value — not just vibes

In one month, I landed my first gig. $80. I shouted!

6. I delivered work like say na UN contract.
Even small jobs, I treated with premium respect.
That’s how referrals started coming.
Nigerians overlook this part — customer service is a superpower.
7. I reinvested, not flex.
First money I made, I bought a ring light, data, and better courses.
No “soft life” till foundation was solid. I didn’t touch luxury until I was earning consistently.

Now?

I earn in dollars monthly

Work from home (sometimes in boxers)

Teach others for free & paid

Still learning daily — no finish line

Final Words:

Focus on ONE skill

Show your work

Go where opportunity lives

Deliver with excellence

Delay enjoyment

Stay consistent, even when it’s boring
Na consistency dey separate boys from men.





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