I wonder why they hate me so much.

This 25-year-old has sold everything and has done a myriad of jobs. While she has a sixth sense of what businesses work, she doesn’t stick with them long enough. Now, a life update promises the one thing she hasn’t hacked: Stability.

My husband should be the provider, but he isn’t.

Babalawos, you’re up.

This 23-year-old pounded fufu for ₦200/day and worked in a bus park before getting into the apprenticeship system to learn the furniture business in 2020. It was the best decision at the time, but he’s no longer sure. Interestingly, his change of mind isn’t connected to not earning a salary. Now, he’s considering his options for a life after apprenticeship.

Spoiler alert: Not so great.

This 21-year-old thought he’d make it big in crypto trading in 2021, but he ended up in a $5k debt and almost dropped out of school. But that’s in the past. In the three years that have followed, he’s settled his debts, built a full-time career and created two businesses all before graduation. How did he get here and what are his next steps?

They didn’t all love it.

This 29-year-old baker lost her life savings to a romance scam, dropped out of university and became homeless in one year. Over the years, she’s survived multiple depressive and suicidal episodes. Her friends have consistently picked her up, but she wants a life where she doesn’t need to depend on them. She hopes to get there by achieving her culinary school dreams.

The 24-year-old sex worker in this #NairaLife left home at 18 in search of a better life. She’s achieved that goal. Now as her family’s breadwinner, her new focus is building an even better future for her siblings.