I can still remember those days when I was broke, sitting with my cheap Android phone, looking for ways to make at least ₦1,000 online. I tried survey apps, clicking ads, and even watching videos for cents. Nothing worked.
But everything changed the day I found websites that actually pay you just to write.
At first, I thought, “Who go read my grammar?” But I gave it a try — and boom! I started earning. Not millions, but enough to sort data, lunch, and even send small money to my younger brother.
Let me share with you 7 real websites that helped me, and can help you too — whether you’re job hunting, a student, or just tired of being broke.
1. LodPost
This was my first big break. I still remember the first article I posted — it was about WhatsApp tricks. I promoted it on WhatsApp groups and Facebook. Before I knew it, the views started growing... and so did my balance.
🟢 How it works: You write, publish, and get paid per valid view
💵 Payout: From $20 (PayPal, Binance, Nigerian bank, etc.)
⏱️ Payout time: Within 12 hours — fast and reliable
📌 Tip: Write helpful content and promote your links everywhere!
2. Opera News Hub
I also tried Opera News Hub — it’s one of the easiest platforms for Nigerian writers. I wrote simple trending stories, even local gossip sometimes, and they got views.
🟢 What works: Celebrity gist, relationship advice, news
💵 Payout method: OPay wallet (paid monthly)
📢 Advice: Use catchy headlines and thumbnails to grab attention
3. Medium
At first, Medium felt “foreign” to me, but I gave it a shot. It turns out people on Medium love honesty. I wrote about my struggle with joblessness and people actually related with it.
🟢 Earns through: Medium Partner Program (based on read time)
💵 Payment: Monthly via Stripe
📌 Tip: Write from the heart — real stories do well
4. HubPages
This one is more long-term, but it's worth it. I wrote a guide on "How to Start POS Business" and added useful tips. It started earning little by little through ads.
🟢 Best for: Tutorials, money guides, side hustles
💵 Payout: Monthly through PayPal
📌 Tip: Use images and structure your article well
5. Vocal Media
I posted a personal story here about my first failed online hustle. It didn’t go viral, but it made me money — and someone messaged me saying it helped them avoid the same mistake. That felt good.
🟢 You earn: Per 1,000 reads
💵 Minimum payout: $35 via Stripe
📌 Note: They have free and premium plans — premium earns more
6. Listverse
If you enjoy writing "Top 10" style lists, this site is golden. I haven’t submitted yet, but a friend got accepted and received $100 for just one article.
🟢 What they want: Weird, fun, or surprising listicles
💵 Payment: $100 per article via PayPal
📌 Tip: Read their rules before submitting
7. Better Humans (on Medium)
One day I wrote about how I started waking up at 5 AM to build discipline — and submitted it to "Better Humans" on Medium. They published it! I got paid and also felt proud.
🟢 Great for: Self-growth, habits, motivation
💵 Pays through: Medium P
artner Program
📌 Advice: Keep it real and useful — don't try to sound too perfect
Nobody told me I could make money writing online. I thought it was only for “big English” people. But if you’re reading this, believe me — you can do it too.
Just start. Start with LodPost — it's simple and pays fast. Then try others as you grow.
Even if your grammar is not perfect (mine isn’t), your story is valid. People want to hear you.
Stop scrolling. Start writing. Start earning.
That’s what changed everything for me. It can change things for you too
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