The love of money is the root of all evil. Follow our advice in this article so you don’t forget where you came from because of the small money you’re making now. 🙏🏽

Vol 5 | 21-11-2022 View in Browser Brought to you by | Happy Monday, {$name} 🙃 So apart from yourself, who do you spend most of your money on? Nobody? You need to change. In two of our stories today, our subjects talk about happily spending money on their loved ones and having zero regrets […]

Also: What would you pay for a pair of shoes? Vol 2 | 31-10-2022 View in Browser Brought to you by | Good morning, {$name} 🌞 Do you have a side gig? With how the economy has been moving, I think it may be better to ask how many side gigs you have. In two […]

Luno is a great way to get into cryptocurrency Download and start trading today. If the 34-year-old in this #NairaLife stopped working, she’d be fine. But even with free ₦4.3m yearly and wealthy parents, she enjoys being independent while catching business owners who try to evade taxes. What’s your earliest memory of money? My grandma worked […]

Also: How much is a bottle of wine these days? Vol 2 | 31-10-2022 View in Browser Brought to you by | Good morning, 🌞 It’s the last day of October and today’s letter is all about safety nets. If you are anything like the subjects of the stories I’ll share today, then safety nets […]

This week’s #ZikokoWhatSheSaid subject is a 36-year-old Nigerian woman. She talks about learning to save while jumping molue as a teenager, her experiences with sugar daddies and her rocky path to financial independence.

The topic of how young Nigerians navigate romantic relationships with their earnings is a minefield of hot takes. In this series, we get into what dating across income brackets is like in different Nigerian cities. Onome* is a 21-year-old polyamorous lover who spends recklessly on her partners because her love language is gift-giving. In this […]

Vol 1 | 24-10-2022 View in Browser Brought to you by | Good morning, 🌞 Welcome to Money By Zikoko! This newsletter exists because Zikoko loves money. And you’re here because you love money too. So I’m sure we’ll get along. The stories and conversations here will ask one very big question – What is […]

After eight years in the streets, this 34-year-old oil and gas engineer finally settled down with his perfect match — where he’s a reckless spender, his wife is financially prudent. Now, he tells Zikoko how he’s enjoying married life on his ₦2.3m monthly income.

People who spend ₦50k at restaurants If you’re one of those people that spend ₦50k on cocktails and pasta, be aware that you’re spending someone’s take home salary. RELATED: 5 Nigerians Reveal Their Best Experience At Nigerian Restaurants People who have never had to cook with a boiling ring If this is you, it means […]