NYSC can be one of the most challenging and opportunity-filled years of your life.
You’re posted far from home.
Your allowee disappears within days.
And everything costs more than it should.
But what if you could use that one year not just to serve — but to start stacking real cash?
At Justintime Travels Nigeria, we help people move, explore, and grow. So today, we’re not just talking travel. We’re helping you earn — even from your PPA.
Here are 10 Side Hustles you can start as a corps member — with almost no capital.
💻 1. Freelance Writing or Design
- CV writing
- Logo design
- Blog post writing
- Social media management
Tip: Offer free work to one or two clients to build samples.
📸 2. Photography / Videography
Got a good phone camera or DSLR? Cover birthdays, naming ceremonies, or even create passport photo services in your community.
🧵 3. Fashion or Bead Making
If you learned tailoring or beadwork, this is your time to shine. NYSC camps and LGAs are full of potential customers — fellow corps members included.
🛍️ 4. Thrift Resale (Okrika)
Source trendy thrift wear from Lagos, Aba, or Kano — then resell via WhatsApp status or at your PPA. You’d be shocked at how much corps members will pay for a good pair of sneakers.
🎨 5. Henna or Makeup Services
Especially great for female corps members. Start with one or two clients, take pictures, and grow through referrals.
📚 6. Lesson Teacher / WAEC Coaching
Offer after-school tutoring to students in your area. Even better? Help JAMB or WAEC candidates prep — their parents will pay for results.
🍛 7. Food Sales / Meal Prep
Sell snacks like chin-chin, puff puff, or small chops. Or offer Sunday meal delivery to fellow corps members who don’t want to cook.
💇🏾 8. Hair and Barbing Services
Mobile barbers and hairstylists are in huge demand — especially in rural areas. No salon? No problem. Offer home service.
🧼 9. Soap & Skincare Production
With some basic training, you can make black soap, lip balm, or body butter and sell to friends, markets, and even online.
✍️ 10. Grant Writing / NYSC PPA Proposal Help
Learn how to draft letters, business plans, or proposals — and charge a fee to help other corps members with theirs.
🧭 BONUS: Turn Your Side Hustle into Travel
You don’t have to wait till POP to travel. Use your earnings to:
- Take weekend getaways to nearby cities
- Book affordable NYSC group retreats
- Visit tourist spots near your PPA (Obudu, Erin Ijesha, Idanre Hills, etc.)
At Justintime Travels Nigeria, we support young Nigerians with flexible, budget-friendly trips — including NYSC camp-to-camp transportation, private group travel deals, and post-NYSC celebration packages.
🎒 Ready to Start?
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- NYSC travel tips
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This year of service doesn’t have to be a year of struggle.
Start a hustle. Stack up. Explore Nigeria.
And remember — this isn’t just NYSC. It’s your year.