13/08/2026
One of the questions I get asked the most is this.
Where exactly do people make money online as a digital entrepreneur or AI content creator?
Today I am answering that question completely. 👇
1. Selar
This is the number one platform for selling digital products in Nigeria and across Africa.
Ebooks. Courses. Templates. Prompt packs. Masterclass tickets. Coaching sessions.
Create your product once. List it on Selar. Earn every time someone buys.
It handles your payments, delivers your product automatically and gives you a professional storefront without any technical skills required.
If you are selling any kind of digital product in Africa Selar should be your first stop.
selar.co
2. Gumroad
The global version of Selar.
If you want to sell to an international audience outside Africa, Gumroad is clean, simple and trusted worldwide.
Perfect for digital downloads, subscriptions and pay what you want pricing models.
gumroad.com
3. WhatsApp
Do not underestimate this one.
Your WhatsApp community is one of the most powerful sales platforms available to you right now.
Many digital entrepreneurs in Nigeria make their most consistent income directly through WhatsApp sales, paid communities and broadcast lists.
No algorithm. No competition. Just direct access to your audience.
4. Facebook
Your page is not just a social media page.
It is a business asset.
Content that builds trust leads to product sales, class registrations, coaching bookings and community growth.
Facebook ads also allow you to reach thousands of targeted potential buyers beyond your current followers.
5. Instagram
Visual content, reels and stories on Instagram drive significant traffic and sales for digital entrepreneurs who use it strategically.
Pair strong AI generated content with a clear bio and a Selar link and watch what happens.
6. YouTube
If you create educational content YouTube is one of the best long term income platforms available.
Ad revenue. Sponsorships. Digital product sales in the description. Affiliate links.
YouTube pays you for content that keeps working long after you upload it.
7. TikTok
Short form video content on TikTok reaches new audiences faster than almost any other platform right now.
AI generated videos, educational content and storytelling posts have helped creators grow from zero to thousands of followers in weeks.
Monetize through the TikTok creator fund, brand deals, affiliate marketing and driving traffic to your digital products.
8. Fiverr and Upwork
If you offer AI powered services like content writing, video creation, graphic design, copywriting or social media management, Fiverr and Upwork connect you with paying clients globally.
Create a professional profile. List your services. Start earning in dollars.
fiverr.com
upwork.com
9. Telegram
Paid Telegram communities and channels are growing rapidly as a monetization strategy for digital educators.
Charge a monthly subscription for access to exclusive content, tips, resources and community support.
Your most loyal audience will pay for closer access to you.
10. Your Own Website or Link in Bio
As you grow having your own digital home matters.
A simple website or a well structured Linktree or Beacons page that links to all your products, classes and communities makes it easy for anyone who discovers you to immediately become a paying customer.
Here is what I want you to understand.
You do not need to be on all of these platforms at once.
Pick two or three that match where you are right now.
Build consistently on those. Monetize intentionally. Then expand as you grow.
The opportunities are genuinely endless for someone willing to learn the right skills and show up consistently.
And that person can absolutely be you. 💛
Which of these platforms are you currently using to earn or planning to start with?
Drop it below. 👇