28/09/2025
Having just one source of income in Nigeria today, is a killer of destiny. Yes you heard me right!
Several years ago, when I newly started working as a newspaper journalist, I felt I had gotten to the peak of my career, as a mass communication professional.
In my mind, I knew I wanted to be a journalist at all cost, and was satisfied with the job.
I started working as a journalist and after four months, I got a promotion to become a columnist.
For those wondering how newspaper journalism works; you should be aware that becoming a columnist, was a step higher than being a reporter.
Being a columnist, meant you had mastered the art of writing as a journalist and was now a writer who rarely needed an editor.
And so, I became a columnist for five years and I was flying...But was I really doing well?
Well, I thought I was, until I started meeting other media colleagues, who were doing way better than I was.
When I became friends with these people, I realized that even though they had a main job, they also engaged in side jobs, to be able to climb the ladder faster.
Wow! This was an eye opener for me, and because of what they said, I made up my mind to test other aspects of the media, apart from newspaper journalism.
And so I began looking for ways to be featured in radio and television programs, as a a way of building myself up for the broadcast industry.
Those steps that I took then, gradually built me up, until I became confident enough to become a radio journalist.
Ever since I ventured into broadcast journalism, my income has increased and my visibility as a celebrated journalist, became easy.
So famz, can you share what made you realize you needed another side hustle? Share so others can be inspired by your story.
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