Are you interested in starting a business in Nigeria? If YES, here are 40 best small scale business ideas and investment opportunities in Nigeria that you can start.
Starting a business isn’t a luxury but a necessity for anyone whose
aim in life is to make good money and become a millionaire. This is one
of the reasons why you have got to look at starting a business in
Nigeria. The ground is so fertile and there are loads of people to
patronize you.
Even
though entrepreneurs complain of the heavy taxes they are subjected to
pay, it cannot be compared with doing business in some other countries.
Here are some very lucrative business ideas to look at;
40 Best Small Scale Business ideas in Nigeria.
1. Raw Food Stuff Business
This
is one profitable business that can bring in good returns on investment
in Nigeria. Nigerians are people who love to eat more homemade foods
than the fast foods, unlike their foreign counterparts. Things like
rice, beans, garri, amongst other things are what would be sold.
2. Call Card Business
This
type of business is also known as the recharge card business. There is
hardly any adult In Nigeria who doesn’t own a phone. This is one of the
reasons why those in the recharge card business are doing so well. You
too can join the train as you begin to tap into the market.
3. Daycare Business
There
will always be the need to make a living even after giving birth. This
is one of the reasons why day care centers make good money. The services
they render is second to none and is indispensable. If you have a
penchant for babies and kids, then you can consider starting a day care
center.
4.Dry Cleaning Business
This
is one of the fastest growing businesses in Nigeria. A lot of people
have done really well in this business and still are doing well. There
are a lot of people who are too overwhelmed by work that they may not
have the time to wash their clothes. Therefore, you may want to look
into starting a cry cleaning business.
5. Restaurant Business
In
Nigeria, the restaurant business have always been on the rise. This
means that it doesn’t go out of fashion. If you think that you are a
great cook, you can start a restaurant business. You will be required to
do a lot in the area of cooking very great meals.
6. Car Rental Business
Cars
all over the world isn’t a luxury but a necessity. There are times
however when some people may be in need of car services. This is where a
car rental business comes to fore. Be sure you understudy an expert who
can make you learn all the ropes within time.
7. Bakery Business
People
all over the world love to eat baked things. Nigeria is one of them.
Before you start out it is vital garner all the necessary information
that you will need along the line. You will need to go to a school that
offers baking services if need be. You will need other things too to get
started.
8. Graphics Design Business
If
you are arts inclines and are looking for an arts related business to
start, then you can look into the graphics design business. One of the
good things about this business is that you can acquire the skills that
is involved from the scratch and then expand on what you have learnt
9. Phone Repair Business
There
is hardly any adult who doesn’t have a phone in Nigeria. This only goes
to show that the phone business and other businesses surrounding it is
really a worthwhile one. You can garner the phone repair skills so that
you can delve into the huge market that is in existence.
10. Gym Business
Fitness
has always been a source of concern to Americans, and Nigerians have
also caught the bug. This is because of the high rate of cancer that
continues to ravage people. If you are a fitness and health enthusiast,
then you can look towards starting a gym related business. You will need
to have enough finance to equip your gym center.
11. Wine Bar Business
From
clubs, to restaurants and even in homes, wine is usually consumed. If
you know that you are a wine connoisseur, or are in love with wine, then
you can look into starting a wine bar business? You have to make sure
that the location you choose for this business is a good and promising
one.
12. Internet Radio Business
If
you are interested in going into the internet radio business, then you
should be conversant with the fact that it is a different kettle of fish
from the traditional radio business – especially as the source for your
internet radio business is a computer. Before starting this business,
you should know what topics you would need to discuss to appeal to your
target market, and what kinds of business you would be concentrating on.
13. Transport Business
The
population in Nigeria is huge and a lot of people are looking for a
good living. People move from one spot to another to make ends meet. You
can be the problem solver by starting a transport business. Before you start, you will need to determine if you want an interstate service or an intra-state shuttle.
14. Jewelry Line Bussiness
Sourcing
for materials to use for your jewelry line business will mean you
looking for reliable suppliers and getting your materials in bulk so as
to cut down on overhead cost, and make your jewelry affordable. You
would also need to create an inventory system for your materials so that
you could be alerted when they run low.
15. Mobile car wash Business
Mobile
auto car wash eliminates the need for a physical business location,
therefore limiting start-up costs considerably. Start a mobile car
detailing business with inexpensive supplies and tools and grow as needs
arise. As a mobile detailer, you will perform jobs in customer parking
lots, driveways and garages, giving you the advantage of visibility for
marketing purposes. The downside includes not being able to work
outdoors in inclement weather and the limitations of having to travel
with all necessary tools and supplies, including large quantities of
water.
16. Party Rental Business
A
party rental business is indeed a good way to make extra money and in
the long run can turn into a lucrative, full-time business. People love
to have party in Nigeria, and there are times when some party rentals
might not give one what they want. You can bridge the gap by starting a
party rental business.
17. Pizza Delivery business
Starting
a pizza delivery business is a profitable business venture, and can
yield a high profit margin for any entrepreneur who is serious about the
business. With pizza, you get to be creative as well as learn how to
cook. You would also need to be as creative as your mind can possibly
conceive; pizzas come with different options such as chicken pizzas,
Hawaiian pizzas, Italian sausage pizzas, barbecue pizzas, as well as
other traditional cheese, and hamburger pizzas.
18. Nursing Home Business
Home
nursing businesses are a growing field with increasing demand driven by
an aging population. Today’s health care offers more forms of
surgeries, interventions, and elective procedures–often leaving patients
needing temporary home nursing care.
In addition, members of the
elderly population who don’t want to leave their homes for an assisted
living facility or nursing home often elect ongoing home nursing care.
For an entrepreneur looking to get into the home nursing market,
establishing the business is usually more challenging than finding a
customer base.
19. Poultry farm Business
Starting
a poultry farm might appear easy but starting it as a business too is
something entirely different. This means that you are not only just a
chicken farmer but an entrepreneur as well. Starting this business you
would need to define your target market. And the part of the chicken
industry you intend to go into. The chicken industry has two main parts;
Layers, where the chickens bred also lay or produce eggs, or Broilers,
where chicken are bred mainly for meat.
20. Cosmetics Business
If
you love beauty, then going into the cosmetics business is one of your
bet. For you to do really well in this business, you will need to engage
in some deep research. Why is this important? This is important because
you will need to learn new things about the cosmetics industry that
will help your business.
21. Microfinance Business
If
you have the capital or are sure to get well-meaning partners to float
your microfinance business, then you can look at starting a microfinance
business. You have to have a good business plan to do this. A business
plan will help you know what and what to do per time.
22. Tailoring Business
The
art of tailoring have been in existence from time immemorial. This
means that it didn’t just start recently. If you have an eye for
fashion, then you can begin to work on delving into the tailoring
industry. One of the good things about this trade is the fact that you
will beautify people for a fee.
23. Tomato Farming Business
Starting
a tomato farming business is a rewarding business that is not too
expensive to start up. However, before you start your tomatoes business,
find out what kind of tomatoes people usually want. This information
can be gotten from those who supply seeds, as they will be able to tell
you what is popular and what isn’t. Also, they will let you know the
varieties that sell well; however, you will also need to ensure that the
seeds you finally pick will grow well in your climate.
24.Wood working Business
Starting
a woodworking business is a great way to turn a hobby you enjoy into a
money-making venture. Wood items are popular and make great decorations
and gifts. But starting a woodworking business
involves more than creating wooden objects. It requires research and
planning particularly in marketing and business management.
25.Agricultural Business
If you think that the idea of starting a commercial farming business
goes down well with you, then you can start an agric related business.
One of the things that you should have at the back of your mind when you
want to start this business is the fact that you have to first of all
come up with the crops that move pretty well in the market.
26. Fish farming Business
Delving
into the fish farming business means that you must have knowledge about
the business. Why is this important you just might ask? This is
especially important because you do not want to come across as a dullard
who is in business. You can start out by carrying out a thorough
research on the internet
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27. Shipping Company
The
major factor that encourages to venture into this industry is its
viability as a profitable venture. The lucrative nature of the industry
is unparalleled and it’s indeed one of the few industries in the world
which has the highest number of turnover in terms of profit and
otherwise.
28. Real estate Investment Business
Real
estate investment is a very attractive avenue for wealth building, as
there are few other business opportunities where the potential for
income is so high. However, it can be a very risky endeavor to step out
on your own and jump into a volatile market. Navigating the financial
and legal issues surrounding real estate investment can be an incredible
hassle. Still, thousands of people are doing it every day and the
smart ones are coming out on top.
29. Electronics Repair Business
To
start an electric repair business is simple and you will need to learn
all the ropes. An electric repair business has unlimited profit
potential and a low start-up cost. This industry boasts of a lot of
people who have done really well for themselves. In Nigeria, people have
continued to require the services of an electrician.
30. Motherless Children’s Home Business
Homeless
kids will always seek for refuge in places where they are accepted.
This is one of the reasons why you can start a motherless kid’s home.
This of course will float as a nongovernmental organization, but in the
process you will make your own profit and get a reward for reaching out
to the needy people.
31. Clothing Store
The
clothing store (boutique) industry comprises of small retail stores
that sells a limited range of clothing and accessories. The industry is
defined as single-establishment stores only. Clothing stores (boutiques)
can be strictly designer based (i.e.
only one designer’s collection is sold there), or they may sell a mix of designers’ labels (brands) that are specifically catered to the local market.
32. Pest Control Business
If
you are thinking of starting a business that can guarantee you steady
income, then one of your options is to consider starting pest control
business. Pest control businesses is a business that is involved in
removing or eradicating potentially harmful insects, rodent and reptiles
from, farms, commercial and residential properties. These days more
than ever before in the world, more and more people are conscious of
eradicating things that might bring ill health to them. So you will find
that it is a very good business to start.
33. Gaming Business
There
are a lot of people who love games. This should be one of the things
that should drive you. Starting a gaming business requires that you
first lean the ropes from those who have gone before you. After you have
done that, then you can begin to look at how to set your own business
up.
34. Fabric Business
The
fabric business is a very wide one in Nigeria as there are loads and
loads of variety of fabrics. Before you begin to look at starting
operation, you have to be sure that someone who is already doing well in
the business is able to mentor you. Mentoring is important so that you
can start out well.
35. Auto-Repair Shop
All
over the globe, the auto repair business is such that is important.
This is because of the need to have cars fixed. One of the things that
must be done before even commencing this type of business is learning
all that is required to be known in the auto repairs business. This
means that you will be required to go and garner some good skills in
this light.
36.Aquaponics Business
If
you have been looking to start a business that is agriculture related,
then you may want to consider starting an aquaponics business. This is
one area of trade that sure can guarantee good returns on your
investment. However, just before you begin to build this business, it
becomes expedient that you garner all the knowledge and skills that you
are required to, so that you do not start out on the wrong footing.
37. Pizza business
Pizzas
can make a pleasant meal. In fact there are people who are addicted to
it. They could have it over and over again. This is why those who are in
the business have continued to make good money. Opening a pizza
business might be one of the best moves to make. This is hinged on the
fact that there are a whole lot of people who are into the consumption
of it. Starting a pizza business doesn’t cost a fortune, as you can
start with some small amount of cash and then grow with it.
38. Solar panel repair business
The
solar panel repair business isn’t for everyone. This is because it has a
very technical aspect that requires lot of patience and handwork. If
you do not have a penchant for technology, then you may want to look
elsewhere. However, if you do have a passion then you will excel in this
trade.
39. Cupcake Business
There
are cake addicts all over the globe and Nigeria isn’t left out/. As a
matter of fact it is one of the countries where cakes are consumed.
Therefore the American market would serve a great meal.
40. Boutique Business
Despite
the hardship that may loom in Nigeria, people just love to look good.
You can therefore, cash in on this and start a boutique business. You
will need to determine where the things you want to deal in would be
sourced from.
