Turn Your Skills to Money in Nigeria: The Nigerian Way to Get Clients, Keep Clients, and Charge What You Want

Got a skill? You can earn from it as a freelancer. This book shows you how to start, find clients, price your work and get paid and manage your freelance business, with real Nigerian examples.

This is an expanded version of the 2023 ebook titled "How to Start and Run a Profitable Freelance Business in Nigeria", with new chapters on what freelancing means, getting paid in naira and dollars, tax basics, scams to avoid, cold message scripts, proposals, and a 30-day plan.

Not sure what people say behind my back about the ebook, but here are a few sweet words they say to my face and inbox:

"If you're resident in Nigeria, and could only read one book in preparation for starting life as a freelancer, then this should be the one" – Freelance Auditor.

"This is truly for Nigeria-based freelancers. I nodded, sighed and smiled all the way through it. I've been in business just 4 years and I know that I've barely scratched the surface of what I need to know. This book is going to be a true friend and help me get more enjoyment from self-employment. I highly recommend it" – Freelance Architect.

"Superb guide for newcomers - and the perfect pitstop for experienced freelancers" – Freelance Health Writer.

"I read this book in 2 days, which is a huge achievement for me because most of the ebooks I purchased are sitting in my download folder. I love it" – Freelance Digital Marketer

"If you have skills, talent and passion, this is a very practical guide to turning that into a sweet career" – Freelance Voice-over Artist .

"This was the first book I bought when I was considering going freelance as a designer and it still remains a great book to dip in and out of as I need to. It is really easy to read, straight forward and includes lots of further reading and resources. It really helped me to understand what sort of freelancer I could be. It helped to relieve some anxieties about going alone, and it also addressed the realities of working for yourself. A great book for anyone starting out and useful for those who are already freelance but are looking for solutions to common challenges." – Freelance Designer.

Inside you’ll learn:

• What freelancing really means, and who can do it
• How to find clients and send cold messages that get replies (10 scripts included)
• How to price your work and charge what you’re worth
• How to get paid in naira and dollars, plus tax basics
• How to write proposals, contracts and invoices
• How to spot scams and red flags
• How to follow up, handle difficult clients and avoid burnout

Plus ready-to-use tools: message scripts, a proposal, an invoice and a contract template, a rate worksheet, a 30-day action plan, and answers to 101 questions Nigerian freelancers ask.

Who it’s for: designers, writers, developers, video editors, social media managers, virtual assistants, accountants, architects, engineers, planners, tutors, and anyone with a skill people pay for. The ebook is for both beginners and experienced freelancers.

Format: PDF, instant digital download, 126 pages.