How to start a blog in Nigeria and make money from it

folarin okunola

July 25, 2017 12:30 PM

While it is relatively easy to set up a blog, generating traffic and making profit from the blog are the main obstacles you need to think about.

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First off, this is not some get-money-quick solution to all your problems. Now that that is out of the way, lets talk about how you can start a blog in Nigeria and make some money from it (

While it is relatively easy to set up a blog, generating traffic (people that will come to your blog to check out stuff) and making profit from the blog are the main obstacles you need to think about.

Keep in mind that if you don’t have a passion for writing (or content creation), it will be extra hard for you. Also, if you are looking to make a lot of money, be prepared to remain persistent for as many years (yes, years. Ask Linda Ikeji) as it takes.

If you are not discouraged yet, and you want to create the next Linda Ikeji Blog or BellaNaija, then here is what you need to do:

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There are several ways to make money off your blog, but don’t try to look for shortcuts along the way. Also, you have to consider things like Internet (Smile has a great N19,800 4G subscription that can get you started) and power (you can get a 3.5HP generator for around N65K), as well as subscription fees for your email marketing service.

Does blogging sound like a business venture you are interested in? Do you have any tips to share? Drop them in the comments section below. Happy hunting!

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