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Naira Life Vol 123

Naira Life Vol 123

Also: How do Nigerians navigate care and support work in the UK?

Toheeb Lanlehin
March 10, 2025

Volume 123

Good morning ☀️

You know, it feels natural to chase financial success and everything that comes with it. But what happens when the grind starts to feel unbearable? Relatable, right? It's one of the driving themes in this week's flagship story.

The #NairaLife subject is a 22-year-old writer who went from making ₦20k/month to ₦1m/month in just two years. She's not quite over the moon about it. Between overwhelming black tax obligations and burnout, she's chasing a fix.

Then there's Yemi, a 31-year-old man earning ₦200k/month while trying to provide for his child, baby mama, and girlfriend — all at once. His wallet is stretched thin, his relationship is strained, and the financial pressure is mounting.

Also, care and support work seems like an easy entry point for Nigerians who've moved to the UK in search of better opportunities. But is it, really?

That's enough questions. Let's look for answers!

In this letter:

#NairaLife: She’s 50x’ed Her Income in 2 Years With Writing. But She Wants Out

Before 2023, this 22-year-old could only boast a ₦20k average monthly income. About two years later, her income has grown to ₦1m/month.

But her financial happiness is 4/10. Why? Enormous black tax obligations, disillusionment with writing and an ever-increasing priority list.

Read her #NairaLife here

Love Currency: He’s Juggling a Baby Mama and a Girlfriend on a ₦200k/Month Income

Yemi* (31) has been dating Adeola* (29) since 2024. For #LoveCurrency, he shares how providing financially for his child from a previous relationship and baby mama drives friction in his relationship, their plans for the future and why he needs to increase his income.

Read the full story

“It’s Exhausting But It Pays the Bills” — 4 Nigerians on Working UK Care and Support Jobs

For many Nigerians, care and support work in the UK is a stepping stone to a better life — or just survival.

But what’s the actual cost? Four Nigerians share their [raw] experiences navigating this line of work in the UK. Find out here

Where The Money At?!

We can't say we're about the money and not actually help you find the money.

So we've compiled a list of job opportunities for you. Make sure you share this with anyone who might need it because in this community, we look out for each other.

Again, don’t mention. We gatchu.