Category: Tips

  • 5 Ways to Handle a Hostile Client

    5 Ways to Handle a Hostile Client

    Just for laughs, what is the worst freelance offer you have ever received? Imagine Femi who just got a freelance job that pays you so well that you can’t believe you can even collect this kind of amount for a freelance job. You’re so excited about the work that you can’t wait to lay your…

  • PLACING VALUE ON YOUR FREELANCE SERVICES

    PLACING VALUE ON YOUR FREELANCE SERVICES

    Guest Post Written by Naana Joa Braso   One of the things you will struggle with as a freelancer is the way some clients will treat you simply because you do not have an office space and this means you are not an “actual” business. People will try to take advantage of you, disrespect your…

  • OGUALIGHO CHRONICLES: DAIRY OF A YOUNG FREELANCE WRITER – SCAMMERS

    OGUALIGHO CHRONICLES: DAIRY OF A YOUNG FREELANCE WRITER – SCAMMERS

    This post was written by a guest writer: Gimbiya Galadima Want to submit your guest post? Do send us a mail via africanfreelancers@gmail.com   They had finally gotten you. You were looking for handout money, that’s how you got into this mess. Now a mixture of shame and pride wouldn’t let you tell your story.…

  • 5 Ways Can Promote Yourself As A Freelance Writer In Nigeria

    5 Ways Can Promote Yourself As A Freelance Writer In Nigeria

    Have you been selling your services and no real results? You don’t get it, you constantly check job portals, hustle every day and night and want to get paid for your writing. As a newbie freelancer, you may think that all you need to “make it” are good writing skills and a knack for researching…

  • How to become a better freelancer in Nigeria

    How to become a better freelancer in Nigeria

    The present Nigerian workforce is filled with different categories of people making ends meet through various ways and one of such ways is through freelancing. More and more people are entering the Nigerian gig market on a daily basis and freelancing has become a force to reckon with in Nigeria. With this surge of people…

  • Hire Programmers in Africa with these tips

    Hire Programmers in Africa with these tips

    Introduction Freelance programmers are fast attracting the attention of the global workplace for several reasons. The first centers on the fact that the remote place work culture among the young and young at heart, is fast gaining ground on the continent. This youthful demographic is ambitious, determined, and hunger for opportunities and growth. Also, increased…

  • BEST WEBSITES FOR FREELANCE JOBS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    BEST WEBSITES FOR FREELANCE JOBS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    As a new Freelancer in Africa with a zeal and burning desire to start working and putting your name out there, I like to think that there is a level of anxiety that comes with thinking about how to build your freelance career. Often times, it is easy to become preoccupied with what could go…

  • High Demand Jobs in 2019 for the African Freelancer

    High Demand Jobs in 2019 for the African Freelancer

    Introduction The African freelancer works as a part of the online gig economy. The online gig economy is growing by leaps and bounds. More and more businesses are outsourcing certain aspects of their operations to freelancers. The overall of this strategy is to cut costs and have access to quality work from skilled freelancers. In…

  • Tips for African Freelancers Who Are Students

    Tips for African Freelancers Who Are Students

    Succeeding as an undergraduate and freelancer requires a smart approach, you don’t need to be through with school to grow your client list. Here are a few tips for African Freelancers who are still students; Think about what you are selling:Consider the type of skills you have to offer as a freelancer because of your…

  • How to Find a Coder in Africa

    How to Find a Coder in Africa

    The continent of Africa is making giant strides in the global digital economy. Countries like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa are leading the way in the creation of value chains and solutions for the financial, health and educational sectors, among others. Many of these solutions ride on the back of mobile applications and database systems.…

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