They now treat me differently.

Following her big break in 2021, this 32-year-old sales manager's income has been on an upward trajectory. The only problem? She's now navigating burnout and thinks starting over might be the fix.

I’m not worried about the debt.

This 27-year-old pursued a medical career mainly for financial gain. Now that he’s a practising doctor, his reality isn’t what he imagined. He’s trying to fix that by exploring different career options while navigating black tax and a dependence on loan apps.

In 2016, this 36-year-old made wrong investment choices, and it all went downhill from there. He went from owing rent and becoming homeless to being ₦40m in debt by 2022. Two years later, he’s on the come-up and right back where he started — investments.

After a lifetime of being bankrolled by her parents, this 22-year-old is trying to become more financially independent. But two things are in her way: Nigeria and her president.

This 37-year-old thought he’d received a lifeline when he started riding okada for a living in 2023. But one year later, he’s barely surviving on ₦4k daily with his family and a new wife on the way. This is his #NairaLife.

The 26-year-old corps member in this #NairaLife wants only two things: to pay off her debt and find dignified work. A series of unfortunate events pushed her into a debt cycle in 2022, and she’s done many things to get out, including stripping and bikini dancing. How’s that working out for her?

Before the 36-year-old pastor in this #NairaLife started moonlighting as a marketing professional, he had stints as a teacher, farmer and mission volunteer. At ₦250k/month, he’s currently earning more than he ever has. The only problem? He believes his job is affecting his relationship with God.

“Find love where there’s money.”