The communications manager in this story will always prioritise investing in real estate over saving. Why? His family has gone through the worst of living situations, and he won’t let it happen again. Read his #NairaLife.

In 2021, the 25-year-old in this #NairaLife got her first big break with an annual income of $20k. She was laid off about a year after. Then she got another job that paid her $15k/year. She was laid off after a few months. Now, she has her sights set on something else and thanks to her parents and savings, she has a chance of pulling it off.

Inside this week’s #NairaLife is a 38-year-old who was forced to leave her husband of 19 years when he kicked her out. Now she’s hoping her job will get her two of her most important needs — accommodation and a business. Her salary? ₦25k

Plus: what’s it like dating in Lagos on an ₦800k monthly income Vol 23 | 27-03-2023 View in Browser Good morning, 🌞 Let me ask you a question. Does a relatively well-paying job guarantee financial stability?I imagine your go-to answer will be a quick “Yes”. The subject in today’s Naira Life will probably go for […]

Since getting his first job in 2018, the 25-year-old accountant on this week’s Naira Life has been on an upward income trajectory. Is he close to financial stability? He doesn’t think so. His biggest struggles? toxic financial decisions and his inability to manage lifestyle creep.

The 32-year-old project manager in the story saved up ~₦21m in about five years. Now he lives in a country with free healthcare and earns $90k/year. He may have 101 problems right now, but being broke isn’t one.

Inside this #NairaLife is a 30-year-old actress and screenwriter whose biggest struggle is income stability. Does her line of work have something to do with this? Yes, but it runs a little deeper than that.

Nigerians will tell you they're broke and have millions stashed away in their PiggyVest. We see all of you.

The 34-year-old product manager in this #NairaLife was slowly building up his wealth until a work mishap sent him out of a job and wiped out his life savings. Two years later, he’s building it back up and at $9800/month; it’s never been easier.

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