A skill is probably one of the most important thing that we can learn, build and harvest especially with this economy.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been on strike since February, 2022 halting the academic progress of students in federal universities.

Learning a skill can help students financially, help them become entrepreneurs and keep them busy while the strike is on. This will help them stay out of trouble and earn money legally.

Also, learning a skill will not only help you financially stable but will help a person to become an entrepreneur.

There are several skills that can be learnt, all you need to do is to identify/understand your interest then build on it.

Bonus tip: these skills will not only be useful in Nigeria but abroad. These skills will help you survive and earn money if you choose to relocate.

Here are 7 easy lucrative skills to learn

Photography

Photography is a great skill to learn and it is highly profitable. Each day we take pictures and in Nigeria there is always an event to attend.

If you have a knack for photography, then you should try this.

Becoming a professional photographer is one of the best skill if you want to be to be self-employed in Nigeria. It is lucrative handwork that you can learn in three (3) months.

Here’s what you need to do; learn photography, understudy a professional photographer, try out your skills, practice and get a job. Watch tutorials too.

If you do not have enough money to get a camera, you can start with your phone. Phone photography is one of the best kind of photography.

Hair dressing

Yeah, yeah, hair dressing. You’ve probably heard about this skill. There is no gender restriction to learn and implementing this skill.

There are men who are wonderful hair stylists, this should not stop you from learning this skill.

Hair dressing is not limited to platting of hair, it also includes barbing of hair.

For those who want to relocate, the skill is important because platting of hair or barbing is very expensive.

As a student, you can profit from this skill by charging customers and even making wigs.

Manicure and pedicure

Have you ever wondered why it is expensive? Well, the effort put into it and the materials used.

Manicure and pedicure is one of the most lucrative businesses you can learn and harvest.

What you need to do is to learn how to do this, practice and set up your business. Social media can help you to publicize your business.

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Makeup

Makeup is one of the biggest ways to earn money in Nigeria, and with this skill you can be elf-employed.

Nigerians love events and hangouts, and these calls for makeup and even pictures.

Sign up a good makeup studio, watch tutorials and practice.

Fashion design

Do you have the desire and the talent to design clothes? There are a lot of tailors out there, what will make u=you stand out is the ability to beautifully design clothes.

Agriculture

Nigeria is blessed in agriculture, take advantage of this. Watch videos on how to plant things, learn from an experienced famer and start small.

Start with growing things in your house and move to a land.

Digital marketing

The internet is one of the biggest places to earn money from. Digital marketing is quite popular.

What you need to do is to learn digital marketing, take courses and get customers.

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