In my previous post I wrote about handwork in Nigeria for ladies to learn and today I will be showing you profitable craft you can learn and make money daily as a guy.
Though, there are lots of handwork you can learn immediately after secondary school or University but here am only going to reveal the richest handwork and skill you need to have as a man.
Even, if you are planning of leaving Nigeria to another country this crafts will still help you to earn money anywhere in the world.
Not just only single guys, married men can still learn this handwork too and start making money without much capital earning at least N200,000 monthly.
How will you feel if I show you type of handwork for a man in Nigeria to learn that can help you earn not less than 100k weekly?
Not just that, am also going to show you different institutions and places where you can learn any of those handworks and become a professional.
Best handwork in Nigeria a man need to learn
These are high demand handworks you need to learn as a man even before leaving Nigeria, you do not need to depend on salary job as your handwork can pay you more higher.
Below are latest handworks that are currently paying higher in Nigeria today…
1. Carpentry and Furniture Making
Carpentry is a highly sought after handwork for guys in Nigeria, especially in the construction industry.
You can learn to make furniture, cabinets, doors, and other wooden items.
You can learn this handwork for a period of between 1year or 1year and 6 months.
Places to learn Carpentry and Furniture Making handwork in Nigeria:
You can look for any carpenter shop near you and register as an apprentice to learn the work or go to.
- Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan,
- Yaba College of Technology, Lagos,
- Technical Colleges and
- Vocational Training Centers in various states.
2. Electrical Installation and Repair
Electricians is also a good handwork for a man in Nigeria to learn they are always in demand for installing and maintaining electrical systems in buildings.
With proper training, you can offer services such as wiring, repairs, and installations.
You can learn this lucrative handwork within 6 months to 1 year.
Places to learn Electrical Installation and Repair handwork in Nigeria:
- National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), Lagos,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states,
- Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) training programs.
3. Plumbing
Plumbing handwork are essential for maintaining and fixing water supply and drainage systems in homes, offices, and commercial buildings.
You can make a lot of money by doing this work.
Places to learn Plumbing handwork in Nigeria:
- Nigerian Institute of Plumbing, Abuja,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states,
- Plumbing Professionals Registration Board of Nigeria (PPRBN) training programs.
4. Welding and Metal Fabrication
Metalwork skills, including welding and fabrication, are in high demand in construction, manufacturing, and repair industries.
Places to learn Welding and Metal Fabrication handwork in Nigeria:
- Nigerian Institute of Welding, Lagos,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states,
- Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Welding and Fabrication Training Programs.
5. Tiling and Masonry
Skilled tilers and masons are needed for various construction projects. Learning how to lay tiles or work with bricks and stones can provide opportunities for work.
Places to learn Tiling and Masonry handwork in Nigeria:
- Nigerian Institute of Tiling and Terrazzo, Lagos,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states,
- Construction Skills Training and Empowerment Project (C-STEMP).
6. Painting and Decorating
Painting and interior decoration services are required for both residential and commercial properties. Developing painting skills can lead to a profitable business.
It is not too difficult to become a professional and you can learn this work between 6 months to 1 year.
Places to learn Painting and Decorating handwork in Nigeria
- Professional Painters Association of Nigeria (PROPAN) training programs,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states,
- Painting Contractors Association of Nigeria (PCAN) training programs.
7. Auto Mechanics
The automotive industry in Nigeria is significant, and there is always a need for skilled auto mechanics for repairs, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles.
Places to learn Auto Mechanics handwork in Nigeria:
- Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers (NIME) training programs,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states,
- Automobile Technician Association of Nigeria (ATAN) training programs.
8. Tailoring and Fashion Design
The fashion industry in Nigeria is vibrant, and there is a growing demand for skilled tailors and fashion designers.
You can learn this handwork within a period of 6 months to 1 year. But I will advice you to do course in another training center or shop before you start your own.
Places to learn Tailoring and Fashion Design handwork in Nigeria:
- Nigerian Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD), Lagos,
- Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN) training programs,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states.
9. Barbing/Hairdressing
When you want to cut your hair as a guy where do you go to guess Barbing salon right? Even if your wife need do make her hair she also visit salon.
This handwork is a profitable handwork for a man in Nigeria to learn you can learn how to barb or how to make ladies hair, you will make a lot of money when you start yours.
Opening a barbing salon or providing hairdressing services is a popular business opportunity.
Learning the handwork as a guy can help you establish a profitable enterprise. You can learn barbing within a period of 6 months or 1 year.
Places to learn Barbing/Hairdressing handwork in Nigeria:
Locate any barbing salon near you and register as an apprentice or go to;
- Uncle Ben barbing salon Ishieke, Abakaliki,
- Professional Barbers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) training programs,
- Hairdressers Association of Nigeria (HAN) training programs,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states.
10. Computer Repairs and IT Services
As technology continues to advance, there is an increasing need for computer repairs and IT support services.
Learning these handwork can provide opportunities for employment or entrepreneurship.
This is one of the best handwork you can learn as a man before traveling abroad.
Places to learn Computer Repairs and IT Services handwork in Nigeria:
- NIIT Nigeria training programs,
- Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) training programs,
- Technical Colleges and Vocational Training Centers in various states.
11. Handbags making
Making of handbags is one of the top high paying handwork you need to learn as a man, it is true that a female is not fully dressed without a handbag.
Why not tap into this great opportunity and start making both male and female bags, young guys like going to with bag too which means handbags are high demand in Nigeria.
High demands mean more money for you if you focus on producing high quality bags, companies like; Gucci, Vendi, and other designers just started somewhere.
Before you start the business you need to learn the craft by looking for any handbags making shops close to you and learn.
12. Hat making
Hat making is one of the best handwork in Nigeria a guy need to learn and this will help you make money daily as a teenager.
Few days ago, I went to a party I could see both different big boys wearing hats on their head and I could also see some Igbo men wearing hats too.
But when I look around the town I noticed that it only one lady that is selling it but she is not producing it.
What if you live in such area and you started making different types you will see a lot of rich guys patronizing you.
Even in your church just look around on Sundays you will see a lot of ladies and older women wearing a hat.
That is to show you the hat making can turn you into a millionaire if you learn the craft and turn it into your business.
13. Shoemaking
Foot wear is one if the things human will hardly do without, and if you can learn shoemaking in Nigeria even if you travel to anywhere in the world you will still be making money.
Making both, leather shoes, soccer boots and much more both rich and poor where shoe which means your craft is for everyone both young and old.
You can learn this handwork in Nigeria from any shoemaker around you with 6 months to 1year.
14. Snacks making
Before I do recommend this craft to students or people looking for side hustle to learn which can be fetching them money daily.
Apart from this been an appetizer it is high demand in Nigeria, both people coming back from work or those on duty including students on break do eat snack to quench hunger.
You can learn how to do and and start doing it and distribute to supper markets and other vendors too.
15. Mobile phone repair
Mobile phone is a popular gadget we use in the world today and this device to malfunction most times which will require a professional to look and fix any issue with it.
If you can learn this handwork as a guy you can be making not less than 50k in a week.
Check around you, you will see everyone including you holding your phone, even if yours get any small fault you will still take it to an engineering that can repair it.
Mobile phone repair is a profitable handwork in Nigeria for a man to learn and you can learn it within 6 months.
Remember, if you are confused about which handwork to learn as a man just note that the success of any profitable handwork depends on your dedication, training, and ability to provide quality services.
It’s advisable to research the market demand in your specific area to determine which handwork would be most profitable and align with your interests and abilities.
Also note that the availability of training centers and institutions may vary across different locations in Nigeria.
Additionally, there are private training centers and apprenticeship opportunities that can also teach you those handwork as a guy in Nigeria.
Thank you so much..
But I don’t Know which work i want to choose between plumber and painter..
But i think painter is a work you can learn within one Year but plumber is a work that has higher income than painter
Please which one can you advice me to choose
No one has higher income than other, both plumber and painter are lucrative.
It all depend on your location and business strategy.
Thank you very much for sharing this!
I want to learn barbing, pls how lucrative is it…hope it pays well?
Yes, barbing salon business is very lucrative if you plan your business well, I have written a comprehensive guide that will help you if you want to start the business in Nigeria, https://usulorinform.com/start-barbing-salon-business/
Thank you so much for sharing this ,,, you really make it clearly to everyone,, I want to be a professional electrician without going to school ,, so like how many years can it take me to learn it and can I still learn the work at the age of 26?
To learn electrician will take not less than 2years to be a good professionals, and you can still learn it even at age 30. The major thing is for you to put your interest and focus to you can be different with others.
Plx I wil lik to go for plumber, like hw many months wil it Tak me to learn it
Thanks
Really helpful,I’ve always loved working gadget but I was not sure it was profitable. Electrician should be the right choice.
Thanks for sharing this update but you did not mentioned furniture and aluminum handwork thats on is the ones i have interest about.
I went to a technical college to lean furniture craft in 2007. And since then, I haven’t be able to practice it do to one or two things that happenes in my family, but now I wish to lean more about the furniture craft and designs about furniture. Please I’ll be glad if I can see who to teach me more and better so that I can be come useful for myself in life….thank you.
Thanks alot for sharing such wisdom.
though i learnt (vehicle mechanic) @festac but my boss do have issues mostimes with customer which i have very well & aside from dat, government came to destroy our working place saying it’s a government property which turned us to a roadside mechanic, so i decided to stop cos u as a customer can’t leave ur car outside been a roadside.
I also have painting as an handwork ever since then i’ve been sustaining myself with the painting.
but am still thinking of looking for another place to round up my vehicle mechanic.
I really appreciate you sir good blessed you for telling us the truth
Am glad that you derived values from our article, thanks for your comment it mean a lot to us.
What about tailoring(fashion designer)it is nt lucrative business
Tailoring is very lucrative too, you can learn the skill if you like it.
Sir what skill do advise a man to learn. A lucrative one.
You can choose anyone above, we carefully look into those skills and we noticed that they are profitable.
thanks for encouuraging young men to have a wonderful skill to prepare for their future, actually me am a security personnel in a little comfortable but this this encouragement i have to do and no excuse for it, once again thank you,and i pray for a support and the grace of god to estaind with me from the beginging till nthe end.
I like plumber and painting but i’m a graduate
Actually between both of them I don’t know which one to go for…please help me with one
Both are good but it all depends on you and your location. You can choose anyone that is high demands in your area and learn.
thanks for sharing i just finished secondary school and i am interested in repairing computer, how long would it take me to learn before entering university