This writer went from ₦150k/month to barely surviving. How?

Also: Is Jagaban finally letting the poor breathe? [View in browser](=.kVu3zRSG39qpmfZUtOBBWx6RKeG1LYzd5I6NH1Ef_mc) [Zikoko Daily] 7 August, 2023 Hey . This week’s #NairaLife made me want to send a virtual hug to the subject and tell him it’ll be alright. But then, we’re in Nigeria; when will it be alright? 😫 Well, if Jagaban actually fulfils his promise to double minimum wage — not likely, but a girl can dream — the poor might get small breathing space soon. Until the next fuel or food price hike, of course. Tife Editor In This Letter: - 1 [Zikoko’s weekly roundup: Dbanj gifts trader ₦2m](=.Ib03yEs9C4R3TUV7hmpKx5kQbFI3_o8X6z6itbdGgq4) - 2 [All the reasons why Nigerian men should start binging K-Drama](=.Ipp_JKfBN-6pbeMP4YM172I9irvrRnm6FTGITFPLyp4) - 3 [Quiz: What were you up to at 22?](=.akdUnNyL3026HHr4rFr9Pyc_KaNTToLUaz07M5XtVpo) NAIRA LIFE The Inside Gist: The #NairaLife of the Freelance Writer Who’s Seen Better Days =.cX_brE3fcyNkogL-ZPt0eCrcFUqxTbH_1y_huJhj65I [Someone said, “Omo, life tough” in reaction to this story, and I couldn’t agree more. The subject is a freelance writer who’s done a little bit of everything: From selling newspapers to offloading drinks at depots. When he finally found freelance writing, he thought he’d reached his final bus stop.] What he said: “I was like, ‘Ah. This thing that I’ve been doing for fun all this while?’ I didn’t know it was possible [to make money from writing]. It introduced me to the potential of freelancing, and I started getting more regular gigs. One even paid ₦50k, and I used it to buy a new phone.” He even tried publishing books, but it didn’t go so well. “I didn’t get as much support as I expected. I expected sales to come from family and friends who had been pestering me to publish a book, but support was minimal. I even had a deal with my alma mater to help sell the book to students in the general studies department. They saw the draft, agreed and promised to support, but in the end, it was just ‘aspire to Maguire’.” When I asked how his freelancing career is going these days, he said: “Honestly, not great. I don’t think I’ve made up to ₦50k all year from freelancing.” [Read his NairaLife here](=.Ui1zbbPR51rFrQTf_kBSwFZHgIDizSY81uYicO1bMp8) *We'll be tweeting answers to this on our Twitter account at noon, so feel free to tweet us your answers with the hashtag [#ZikokoDailyQuiz](#) --> Zikoko Daily's Top 2 Is Jagaban finally letting the poor breathe? Last week was a serious contender for “Worst week in 2023”, especially with the helicopter crash and Dr Vwaere’s passing, but there were some good moments too. Like Dbanj dashing a trader ₦2m and Jagaban’s alleged plan to increase minimum wage. [Catch all the gist here](=.OQdQyM_MAWCKgjJDjvn5ZR-IAlsoGcivIYS_jlaftQs) --------------------------------------------------------------- Nigerian men actually need K-drama But just think about it: You’ll have more in common with your babe when you share her interest in K-drama. Plus, you might pick up small romance tips for free. [Why guys should watch K-drama](=.WVvvGM9IW3ftY4nRHgE4tMCVrarUHqXiOj2VszfblXY) Quiz What Were You Up to at 22? Even if you aren’t 22 yet, just take this to mean we already know what you’ll be doing. Yes, we know everything. [Take the quiz](=.j9VmxAlP2m-edOqUlrRsN2mVepNG7EPeHmoLf1xhlFQ) Zikoko Recommends... (Some job openings & opportunities, because I need you to succeed in 2023 🙏🏽) - Joining Canonical as a [Product Marketing Manager](=.uv4GAvwZWVZWYiDwzq__7fLxELaIfvr5UbPJyb3uVUg). It's a remote role. - Joining Nomba as a [Data Analyst](=.6Lw9v2wXymiiKoEvW5aKd_WiRak1KOG6EZZ0ZcG-Yho). - Becoming a [Medical Officer](=.Xkd7ShETOT3INOk097onBPMEEPljdaBmuk1ja2Q4MXg) at Reliance Health. Today, everyone is clicking on: We Ranked the Big Brother Naija All-Stars Housemates by Their Chances of Winning The ₦120m We wrote this before Princess’ eviction last night, and it’s just another testament to the fact that we, indeed, know everything. 🌚 🚀 [Read it here](=.g_kPB-Kt9B8g5B-Gb4xHZ7_sjIx5WZmWnu7hMUzZUUY) Spread the love Did you like today's newsletter? Share this with someone who would enjoy today's Naira Life. 👉🏾 [Forward this email](mailto:?subject=Re: latest issue of Zikoko Daily&body=Thought you might find this issue of Zikoko Daily interesting. Did someone awesome send this to you? [Subscribe](=.q_-HRVPUd-Bwbx-1MXiqHAbc_57cMGeVl9-eXR3CWps) =.dU5bju3y1LL9QDbOVnMYsP_nkB0NnsSMEvA5ijXy1PA - [ABOUT](=.G8KLMAaOtgo5UiqzStEtdo90hvYAHRcLS83xfi970ZU) - [ADVERTISE](=.kq1mgx1EVx--bn2VPt2AT_kD7R63B4kFkTdu-L8x0gQ) - [READ MORE](=.DwiRUWuOLkwqRBkmkd1_w4PtRKphPGxcS4tMIAKqQlE) - =.nD0g2cNGbLMEdqeMbKBU2ZSKygca3OcjkBdj6DXny04 - =.Uye5OgFcBs6bNr7p-rsfSznjCGHI3p5IoF_HhB7umu4 - =.I2klEdLsL--YjJc-Av-bUcDJzqyx78wbOP2esRelVwA - =.0cobW3eoJpXaKGuODnamhyMD_idsN9B5i3IHPNOBVoc You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. [Unsubscribe](=.OX54ot30mwMrqqTuMAANavhR19cPY8Z1e0XGSC0-uD0)