@Tech_babby I am a content marketer, I create content marketing campaigns that tell your brand's story the way you would say it, build brand trust, and drive sales.
I write website/blog content, Technical writing, social media content, etc.
I am on this table 😂
My Uni days started as Introvert and gradually move to Ambivert in my finals.
During NYSC, SDG CDs group dragged my leg outside 😂
Now the labour market is doing worse 😂
Safe to safe, I am an introvert by birth and an extrovert conditionally 😂
Story of my life:
Primary school - Introvert
Secondary school - Introvert
University - Ambivert
NYSC - Ambivert
Labour Market - Extrovert with a touch of psycho😂
@Daevee007 Clients that are clearly seeing results from the services but are in denial so that they don’t pay you well.
They want an avenue to add more work to you without paying for it.
When I first started freelancing, I used to charge based on how much I felt something was worth not based on the actual value I was offering.
I’d say things like, "Ah, $50 is a lot in Naira. Let me not overcharge them."
Meanwhile, the client I was trying to “help” was probably paying someone else $500 for the same work.
The aha moment for me was when a foreign client paid me x5 of what I charged caused he liked my work and told me I was charging too little lol.
That’s when I knew I had to stop pricing like a Nigerian trying to survive, and start pricing like someone who brings value, no matter where they live.
So if you’re a freelancer in Nigeria with global clients (or who wants), here’s how to price smart:
✅ 1. Stop converting USD to Naira in your head
If you keep thinking, “$100 is ₦150,000 oh!”, you’ll end up undercharging. The truth is: people abroad don’t think like that.
They’re comparing your rate with other global freelancers, not your local cost of living.
So price in dollars, based on the value you’re bringing , not your location.
✅ 2. Create different packages (learnt this one a little late💀)
Not every client has the same budget, and that’s fine. Create options:
• Tier one gets the basic package
•Tier two gets the mid-tier
•Tier three gets premium
That way, you can confidently say, “Here are your options,” instead of struggling to hack one “safe” price.
✅ 3. Price based on results, and effort—not effort alone.
Don’t just say: “I’ll write 5 posts in a month.”
Say: “I’ll extensively research into your industry and prepare 5 optimally written posts that help you build consistency and attract more of your target audience online over the next 30 days.”
The more outcome-focused your offer sounds, the more valuable you become in the client’s eyes.
✅ 4. Say your price with your full chest
If you quote and then immediately explain or apologize, they’ll smell the uncertainty. Instead, be calm and clear:
“This project starts at $750. I can explain what that covers.”
Say it like you’re ordering food, not begging for approval.
✅ 5. Factor in your real costs
Let’s be honest, working from Nigeria has its own challenges:
•Internet wahala
•Generator or inverter bills
•VPN subscriptions
•Payment delays or charges
All of that should reflect in your pricing. Don’t shortchange yourself.
✅ 6. Ask for a deposit. Always.
At least 50% upfront. Use platforms like Payoneer, Wise, Deel, or even Chipper if needed. You’re running a business, not doing “please help me” work.
✅ 7. Make your brand look global
If your social media, website, or portfolio is looking too “local,” some foreign clients will assume you’re cheap.
Polish your look. Show testimonials. Speak the language of impact and results.
Bottom line:
You’re not just a Nigerian doing remote work.
You’re a global talent solving real problems from Nigeria.
Start acting (and pricing) like it.🦋✨
#ShiftTheStory