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Eseandre Otomiewor turned an overflow tweet into a content agency that trained over 8,000 African writers. After building a six-figure business from Lagos, he's now pursuing dual master's degrees in the US on a full scholarship.
Seven months after a ceasefire took hold, Gaza's freelance programmers and designers are returning to coworking spaces to code apps and websites for international clients. Their digital work provides both income and hope as the enclave begins its long recovery.
Two-thirds of Nigerian university students are earning income while studying, collectively generating $293 million annually through freelancing and digital work. What started as side hustles has become a powerful student economy that's supporting families and exporting services worldwide.