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Naira Life Vol 154

Naira Life Vol 154

Also: "I worked as a house girl in Egypt for two years and came back with nothing."

Toheeb Lanlehin
October 13, 2025

Volume 154

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There are three stories in this week’s dispatch, each shaped by different realities and priorities. On #NairaLife, there’s a 27-year-old who walked away from pharmacy in 2021 to bet on social media. Four years later, she’s built a career, raised her rates, and is now growing a creative agency. Her next milestone? A $20k portfolio by 2027 — a specific number that’s become her north star.

Then on Love Currency, there’s a couple building wealth together. Their edge is shared accountability, and you get the sense that they’re building systems to scale this.

But the third story? Hard reset. A young woman leaves for Egypt to work as a domestic worker and comes back with nothing. Like the others, her ambition is clear, but her biggest obstacle isn’t discipline or direction — it’s exploitation.

Let's get into them.

In this letter:

The #NairaLife of a Personal Brand Strategist Who’s Pursuing a $20k Portfolio

The 27-year-old in this #NairaLife left pharmacy for social media management in 2021, and she hasn’t looked back. In four years, she’s donned many hats and multiplied her income while at it.

Now, she’s in the process of building a creative agency and ensuring her net worth hits $20k by 2027.

Read her #NairaLife here

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Love Currency: “He Teaches Me How to Make Money. I Teach Him How to Manage It”

Dedun* (26) and Tayo* (29) have only been together for six months, but they’re already convinced they’re endgame.

For #LoveCurrency, Dedun shares how they’re helping each other improve their finances and plans for their future home. Read the full story here

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I Was a House Girl in Egypt for Two Years. I Came Back With Nothing

When Tope* (24) left Nigeria for Egypt in 2021, she believed she was on track for a better life, where she could support her family and save money. Instead, she found herself trapped in a cycle of exploitation.

She shares how she spent two years working as a domestic worker abroad and came back home with nothing. Read the full story.

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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.