4 NIGERIAN FREELANCERS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Nigeria ranks as the country whose fortunes will impact the African continent positively. And this assertion is backed by solid reasons. The first is that the nation has a teeming population with a large youth demographic; Nigeria has a solid base for growth and development. Besides, the country has ample natural resources, arable land and favourable weather. Opportunities for business abound in Nigeria and Freelancing is making its presence known in the country.

Freelancing takes advantage of an increasing leaning on technology built on convenience and possibility. Are you contemplating starting a freelance business In Nigeria? Or have you begun but are wondering what lies ahead? Take a cue from individuals who have taken the path you are about to thread. In fact, some of them have become somewhat authority figures in their respective fields, offering advice and tips in making the most of your freelance journey in Nigeria. In no particular order, these are the top 5 Nigerian Freelancers you need to know:

Bamidele Onibalusi

If you are looking for a freelancer that has shot through the uncertainty of freelancing in Nigeria and is now a trailblazer, look no further than the irrepressible Bamidele Onibalusi. Bamidele began writing for a living from the shores of Nigeria in 2010. Since that auspicious beginning, Bamidele has been featured in Forbes, interviewed in Digital Journal, been featured in Millionaire Magazine in Italy and on several favourite blogs online. His blog boasts of a global reading audience, who seek his advice, practical tips and strategies for earning top dollar as a freelance writer. He believes that writers are hugely talented and unique individuals deserving respect.

Okon Joseph is your typical grass to grace story in human endeavour and persistence. Indeed, the man himself states that he started freelance writing, earning some N200 per post he wrote. Fast forward to the present, and you will find that Okon has become an authority in a number of freelance niches including content creation, online marketing and social media engagement. He runs/oversees engaging platforms such as Weebo Media and Highly Paid Writers(HPW, a Facebook group).
His expertise covers helping small business owners and entrepreneurs sell their products and services using the web and social media, using content.

Want to know more about Okon Joseph? Do well to keep a tab on his work here and here.

Oluwatobi Adesanya

If there’s a freelancer in Nigeria, who is giving an authentic voice and direction to the business, it has to be Oluwatobi Adesanya. The young man is at once Ghostwriter, Editor, Author, Entrepreneur, Inspirational speaker as well as a Lover of God. His freelancing activities see him lead a team at Heart2World Publishing as well as curate content and other matters at Codespark. At Heart2World Publishing, Oluwatobi strives to simplify the journey to self-publishing for aspiring authors.
A published author himself, Oluwatobi’s book “Quantum Leap” was released to rave reviews and critical acclaim.
Perhaps,the umbrella cover for his work are his Facebook posts. These posts are a combination of spiritual, business and general rules for anyone aspiring to be successful. You can glean his posts here.

Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin

Yes, this young man is one of the hotheads in the freelancing world in Nigeria. Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin is the Founder and CEO of Naija Writers’ Coach. He brands himself a writer who helps other writers find their voice and confidence without going hungry. From his website and blogs(he has another here) he teaches people how to write better, to discover their authentic voice, boost confidence, attract loyal readers, get published, change lives with language, win essay competitions, and earn a decent living doing all these beautiful things right from Nigeria.

And he has the credentials to back his case. As at the last count, Muhammed had won 11 national essay competitions and authored two critically acclaimed books- Your Right to Write and Vertical Writing. He is also a recipient of a Discovering Young Leaders Programme (DYLP) Certificate from the Commonwealth Secretariat, Lusaka, Zambia.

He curates some free but impactful online courses while earning six-figure sums doing what he loves the most: Freelance writing.