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Top 3 Weekend Hustles for Students

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Being a student in Nigeria can be expensive — handouts, food, transport, and social life all cost money.
But weekends don’t have to be for spending only; they can also be for making extra cash.

Here are 3 hustles you can start this weekend:


1. Freelance Graphics Design or Social Media Management 

  • Use free tools like Canva or CapCut

  • Offer flyer design, product posts, or page management to local vendors

  • Charge ₦3,000–₦10,000 per gig
    Start-up cost: Data + your phone/laptop


2. Food Pre-orders & Delivery 

  • Sell snacks, small chops, zobo, smoothies, or Sunday rice packs

  • Promote on WhatsApp, use IG for visibility

  • Use pre-order to avoid wastage
    Start-up cost: ₦5,000–₦10,000 (ingredients)


3. Academic Support & Typing Services 

  • Offer typing, assignments, or past question tutorials

  • Help classmates and charge a small fee per job (₦500–₦2,000)

  • You can even use your school café or library to meet clients
    Start-up cost: Very low — just your time and brain


Bonus Hustle:

Mini-importation & Reselling (Accessories, Perfumes, Skincare)

  • Order small, sell at profit

  • Use free courier pick-up/drop-off options
    Start-up cost: ₦10,000+


Final Tip from PayCredit

Your weekend is an opportunity — not just for rest, but for building your financial independence.
Pick one hustle, stay consistent, and watch your student budget stretch further.

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