How Nigerians Are Coping With the Rising Cost of Living

Surviving in Nigeria now feels like a skill. Market trips require careful planning, transport fares keep changing, and a few basic purchases can empty a bank account faster than expected. Many Nigerians are responding by cutting costs wherever possible. Families are buying food in bulk, comparing prices, reducing non-essential spending, sharing transport and choosing cheaper alternatives. More people are also relying on side hustles to cover essentials such as food, rent, school fees, data and electricity. With one salary often no longer enough, multiple income streams have become a practical way to stay afloat.

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