Top 25 Profitable, Easy to do Businesses to Start with Little or No Capital in Nigeria in 2025
Nowadays, starting a profitable business online or offline is a serious concern for unemployed and those who need a side hustle to support the salary they are earning especially when there is little or no capital to start the business. While knowing what to do is one thing, knowing how to do it is another important factor. I have also discovered that many people who want to venture to a business do not know the challenges associated and the cost of starting off. To help new and existing business owners (and retirees who want to start a new business after retirement), I have compiled a list of 25 profitable businesses that are thriving in 2025.
1. Thrift (Okrika) Clothing Sales: Clothing is an indispensable commodity needed by over 200 million Nigerians every day. Cheap clothing is a thriving business in Nigeria at this point as children, women and even men prefer these cheap clothing. • How to Start: Source quality second-hand clothes from markets and verified vendors and sell via social media platforms and your nearby communities. • Estimated Cost: ₦20,000 – ₦100,000 • Challenges: Sourcing quality items and building customer trust.
2. Point of Sale (POS) Agent: Whether physical cash or mobile money, everyone spends money every day. Mobile banking is now the order of the day. Every major junction in every city or village now has a POS boot. Because of the necessity of money, you can look for a place where POS is missing, you need to start one. • How to Start: Partner with fintech companies like Moniepoint or Opay. Acquire a POS machine and set up in high-traffic areas. • Estimated Cost: ₦30,000 – ₦100,000 • Challenges: Network issues, security concerns, and competition.
3. Laundry Services: Whether you are a student or not, there is a busy man or woman around you that wants their clothes and that of their children to be washed or dry cleaned. • How to Start: Offer door-to-door laundry services. Invest in basic equipment and detergents. • Estimated Cost: ₦50,000 – ₦200,000 • Challenges: Power supply issues and water scarcity.
4. Palm Oil Trading: Palm Oil is necessary commodity for cooking in almost every home in Nigeria. People buy palm oil from the farm when it is cheap and resell as a whole or dispense in small bottles in Nigeria • How to Start: Buy palm oil during harvest season at lower prices. Store and sell during off-season for profit. • Estimated Cost: ₦100,000 – ₦500,000 • Challenges: Storage facilities and price fluctuations.
5. Event Planning: People have something to do every day. If for nothing, there’s a birthday every day. There’s a wedding every weekend so you can always rely on the events around you to help people who are often busy to run errands or plan their events • How to Start: Begin with small events for friends and family. Build a portfolio and network with vendors. • Estimated Cost: ₦50,000 – ₦300,000 • Challenges: Client expectations and logistics management.
6. Cleaning Services: A popular saying says ‘shit business is a good business’ though not all cleaning business involves packing refuse. This is true because • How to Start: Offer residential and commercial cleaning. Invest in cleaning supplies and market your services. • Estimated Cost: ₦30,000 – ₦150,000 • Challenges: Finding reliable staff and consistent clients.
7. Freelance Writing • How to Start: Create profiles on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. Build a portfolio and network with clients. • Estimated Cost: ₦0 – ₦50,000 • Challenges: Client acquisition and meeting deadlines. 8. Mini-Importation Business: Nigeria has over 200 million people with more than 75% buying products not made in Nigeria. This has made mini-importation a very attractive business • How to Start: Source products from platforms like Alibaba. Sell via e-commerce or social media. • Estimated Cost: ₦100,000 – ₦500,000 • Challenges: Customs clearance and product quality assurance. I hope you enjoyed this Episode 1, Please share this with your friends as you watch out for Episode 2 featuring 8 more Profitable Businesses, easy to start with little or small capital in Nigeria in 2025. Don’t miss the next Episode,
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I’m Dr. Farohunbi Samuel Tobi | Business Coach| Digital marketing Consultant | Ai Enthusiast | Researcher | Tech Founder | Content Creator |
