How These 3 Nigerians Abroad Are Winning With Money (You’ll Want Their Secrets)

How These 3 Nigerians Abroad Are Winning With Money (You’ll Want Their Secrets)

Every naira counts when you’re hustling outside Nigeria. Whether it's sending money home, saving for rent, or building a business from scratch, money management isn't optional, it's survival. Today, we’re sharing three real stories of Nigerians abroad using smart financial habits to stay afloat and get ahead. Consider this your midweek reminder that small decisions lead to big wins.

1. Bola in the UK   Saving With Purpose, Not Pressure

Bola moved to Manchester for her master's degree in 2022. At first, she was caught in the hype buying clothes, eating out, and traveling every weekend. But a reality check came fast when her part-time job couldn’t keep up with her lifestyle.

She switched gears fast:

• Set a monthly savings target: £200/month
• Cut dining out to once a month
• Joined a local co-op for affordable groceries
• Used EasySpend to monitor international fees and avoid surprise charges

Now? She's not only saving but also funding an online skincare store for Nigerian customers back home.

Key Lesson: You don’t have to stop living, you just have to plan smarter.

2. Chinedu in Canada  Hustling With a Goal

Chinedu arrived in Toronto on a study visa and quickly picked up gig work Uber, warehouse shifts, freelance design. It wasn't glamorous, but it was money.

Instead of blowing it on trends or peer pressure, he:

• Created a “Business Launch” account
• Split every paycheck: 60% expenses, 30% savings, 10% flex
• Used EasySpend for local-to-naira transfers with lower fees

Fast forward 18 months, Chinedu launched a mini logistics business in Lagos while still studying in Canada.

Key Lesson: Side hustles are great. But having awhy makes every late-night shift worth it.

3. Ifeoma in the U.S.   Building Credit, Not Just Cash

Many Nigerians abroad ignore credit scores. Not Ifeoma. Living in Houston, she figured out early that building credit is just as important as building cash reserves.

Her financial hacks:

• Got a secured credit card and never missed a payment
• Paid bills with her card, then paid off the card immediately
• Used budgeting apps to track expenses
• Set up auto saving via EasySpend to grow her emergency fund

Today, Ifeoma has a 730 credit score and is halfway to buying her first home.

Key Lesson: Financial freedom isn’t just about what you earn, it's about what youbuild.

Your Turn

Your story might not look like Bola’s, Chinedu’s, or Ifeoma’s. But the truth is, managing your money abroad takes real strategy, sacrifice, and patience.

And the right tools matter.

Whether you're saving, sending, or spending, EasySpend helps you move your money without the hidden stress.

Start smart today. Visit www.easyspend.cc and make every naira work harder for you.

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