With the introduction of the internet in Nigeria in 1996… and full internet access two years later, it came as no surprise to see more Nigerians embrace the idea of using the internet for different purposes.
From earlier purposes like keeping email correspondence, and internet banking, to later uses like entertainment, and education, internet access has improved in Nigeria in the last 2 decades… and with this, an increase in its different applications.
In the last decade… an interesting idea has taken root and grown in Nigeria… the idea of offering professional services for a certain cost without the “extra commitment” of full-time employment.
This system of working… which is known in some quarters as “freelancing” (with the entire ecosystem described as the “gig economy”) has increased in popularity in the past few years. This has also been helped by the fact that more businesses in the Global North are open to hiring professionals at relatively cheaper costs from different parts of the globe.
While the gig economy has grown steadily in the last few years, it exploded worldwide in 2020 (no thanks to the lockdowns) and with it, a rise in the number of businesses receptive to the idea of hiring freelancers.
Right now, there are a variety of different platforms to help people get on the “gig train”. But then, it is sad to see a lot of Nigerians struggle in this regard.
One reason Nigerians struggle with this is due to the difficulty associated with setting up their accounts and passing stringent security checks.
But more importantly, another reason Nigerians struggle here is because they do not have a platform made for them… by them.
And this is a gap Workstedi is here to bridge.
Workstedi is designed to help freelancers, artisans, and service providers connect with potential clients who need their services.
But that’s just one part. Workstedi also offers important tools to help professionals in the gig economy receive payments, send invoices, get real-time feedback, and scale their business.
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get on the gig train and not sure where to start… you can sign up today to open a Workstedi account, follow the prompts to set up your profile, input important contact details in the right places, and you’ll have your Workstedi account up and running in just 6 minutes.
Workstedi is here to help Nigerians make money selling their skills online, help more people get on board the gig economy, and provide the tools and resources the everyday SME or artisan needs to scale their business.
