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Side Hustles Become Lifeline For Nigerian Workers
Nigeria Daily
Nigeria Daily
Side Hustles Become Lifeline For Nigerian Workers
May 01, 2026
Daniel Ariyo Oluwole
Today is International Workers’ Day, but for many Nigerians, rising costs of living have made salaries insufficient to meet basic needs.
As a result, a growing number of workers now rely on side hustles to survive.
On Nigeria Daily, we explore why this shift is happening, how workers are coping, and what it means for the future of work.