10 Nigerian Women Explain Why One Income Is No Longer Enough

For many Nigerian women, one salary is not enough to cover rising living costs, family support, healthcare, rent, savings and long-term goals. Side businesses and freelance work have become a way to build financial security and reduce dependence on a single employer or partner. Ten women share how they combine full-time jobs with baking, farming, writing, tutoring, retail and other ventures. Some are saving to relocate, supporting relatives, paying for medical care or trying to avoid borrowing before month-end. Their experiences show that extra income is not always about luxury. For many, it is an exit plan, an emergency buffer and a path to greater independence in an uncertain economy.

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