Zikoko

This 48-year-old research analyst had just started to find career stability and comfortable income flow when she lost her job in 2016. Fortunately, her safety nets in investments helped her through several years of unemployment. Now, she’s figuring out how to increase her income again. This is the 300th episode of #NairaLife.

What’s the point of hustling if I can’t travel home at the end of the year?

Elisha* (28) and his long-distance girlfriend, Beatrice* (24), have different expectations about showing affection. While Beatrice wants grand gestures, Elisha believes in the little things. One thing he’s sure he’ll never do? Send her a girlfriend allowance.

This 20-year-old has her parents to thank for her early foray into business, and an allowance that allows her to explore her dreams of potentially building a business empire. Right now, she’s pursuing financial stability. In just one year, she’s built her portfolio to ₦1.2m. She isn’t planning to stop now.

Stop treating me like an opportunist using my fellow Nigerians to make money.

Amanda* (29) has been with Luke* (31) for two years, and the only shadow in their otherwise perfect relationship is Luke’s refusal to take financial responsibility for her child. For #LoveCurrency, Amanda shares why this might be a deal-breaker for her.

This 30-year-old had a rough early start, and his #NairaLife has been a series of grabbed opportunities and random luck. He’s been a houseboy, a cyber cafe assistant, a laundryman and now, a nurse earning ₦405k/month. How did he get here?

How can I help people when I’m struggling to survive?

You probably use some of these fintech apps. But can you recognise their logos?

This gig life no be beans.