Best 15 Handiworks That Can Give You Money In Nigeria And Beyond

Best 15 Handiworks That Can Give You Money In Nigeria

Are you seeking an avenue to deliver service to people and make money? Probably, you are considering being your own boss? You want to set up a place where you can make your own money and call the shots? Or you even desire to start a training avenue in the line of your passion?

Well, specifically for you here are practical vocations you can learn in a matter of months and you can become your own boss. If you are determined, being an apprentice should not deter you as you have a one in a lifetime opportunity to alleviate poverty.

1. Fashion designing (tailoring)
This is a booming vocation currently in the country and smart Nigerians are taking advantage of the situation. It is clear that there can never be an end to new styles and trends that people will always desire to sew and have. Hence, this vocation can hardly ever be out of place.

You can learn either as a male or female. even as a male, you can learn how to sew female dresses of different patterns and designs and vice-versa. This will bring you more customers as well as more money when you set out on your own. You can learn in the duration of 6-18 months and after, you can begin to smile to the bank.

2. Hair dressing

It is quite an interesting thing to note that ladies especially will continue to make hairs which only lasts for few weeks and by extension, some months. However, only few people have realised this.I reveal to you that you can make your money without stress when you learn this profitable vocation well.

I, in particular know of a lady who owns a small shop with few instruments and she smiles to the bank everyday with at least 10,000 naira on her worst day. Males also can learn about female hairstyles and vice-versa. In about 3-6 months, your training will be complete and can become your own boss.
You can even have others who will come learn from you and you will charge a sum for their training duration if you prove your worth.

3.Barbing

You can learn this vocation in about 4-6 months and become an expert. to set yourself up does not require much capital and you are sure to have money in your pocket on a daily basis.

4. Repair and sales of wrist watches
Have you ever imagined the number of reparable wrist-watches disposed of each day? Although many people neglect this handiwork, this even makes it a more fertile land for interested individuals. Your training in wrist-watch repairs should not be more than 2 months. tools required to start are not even expensive. Don't you think you should start something?

5. Photography

Insights reveal that events, ceremonies, occasions and celebrations will not cease. People like to keep memories of every important event. Why not help them keep these memories by taking photographs of their events as it occurs and you smile to the bank. However, you need to learn the ropes, and this may take you between 3-6 months.

6. Cake baking

Many people are smiling to the bank from this vocation. Fact remains that even after much training you need to be creative with your handiwork. Be skillful. Cake baking requires basic training after which you can begin buying more sophisticated instruments as you advance in it.

7. Make up

Hardly will you find any lady who does not apply makeup these days. You will get to know that some are badly done, while others are professionally applied. Learning makes the difference. If you learn from a professional, you are through with learning in less than 3 months. With few items, you can begin to apply make up on people and make income for yourself.

8. Tiling

Everyone wants to make their house glittering including the floors. Learning is of short duration and you can make your own money. You learn the details of the work during your apprenticeship. Please, do not remain a beggar. Learn, so you can be your own boss.

9. Laptop repair

There are over 2 million laptops in Nigeria and more are being purchased. Does it not concern you that on a daily basis, some of these laptops will develop faults and will need repair? You can be that person if you understand what you are doing.

10. Bead making

Bead making seem to have come to stay in different areas around the world and Nigeria is not exempted. Learning takes few weeks to 1-2 months and after, your income will be set free.

11. Decoration

Events require decoration likewise ceremonies. Even homes these days require decorations. If I were you, I would consider learning this handiwork.

12. Bag making

People are making designing and making bags for different purposes. You can create your own brand if you learn very well.

13. Phone repair

Hardly is there an adult Nigerian without a phone. These phones at one time or the other develop faults and need repair. You can learn phone repair within 2-3 months and you can start from your room as your first shop to make money.

14. House painting

House painting is another avenue of making money. But you need to learn this art first from a professional. It requires a level of expertise and creativity. Hurry now to learn this vocation and your life will change. You are on your way to be your own boss.

15. Shoe-making and Repair

This vocation started out long ago as repairs only. These days, it has advanced to making of standard shoes. These shoes even compete internationally. Sadly, many run from this handiwork because they think it does not bring enough profit. That is a lie. You can build a shoe with materials of just 500 naira and sell for 3,000 or more. To start up does not even require instruments of up to 10,000 naira.


Here is a correction, the fact that you are a graduate does not stop you from learning any of the above-mentioned vocations. These vocations are for everyone. While you wait for a white-collar jobs, learn this on the side and you are increasing your chances of being your own boss.