People own smartphones for different reasons. Some people want to keep up with the latest apps and social media trends. Others just want a phone that takes beautiful photos. Yet another select few are aware that their smartphone is an investment they can make money off.
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The wake of technology has transformed and revolutionised the way we work. People can do much more with their phones than entertainment and calls. They can actually work remotely or even create their own wealth just by owning a phone that is intelligent. Most phones these days perform similar functions as computers; therefore, users can get so much more done with them.
It makes it even so much better that people can work full-time jobs or be gainfully self-employed just by using their smartphones smartly. Check out these five jobs you can do just by owning a smartphone.
Five ways you can make money from your smartphone
1. Language teacher
There are various apps and programmes that can connect people who are trying to learn a foreign language. If you have a great command of the English language, for example, an app like NiceTalk can earn you $10 (about ₦3,600) per hour. Now imagine how much you’d make if you worked for only 20 hours every week, and for 4 weeks in a month. A great idea would also be to develop an app that can teach people local languages or do real-time translations. From the comfort of your home or commute, you can teach people your local language. People visiting or planning a trip to Nigeria for the first time can learn basic pidgin terms for a fee.
2. Social media influencer
The Pamilerin story that went viral on Twitter is a solid example of how social media can make you just as famous as actual celebrities. (Pamilerin is a Twitter influencer who had an altercation with Nigerian music sensation, Peruzzi.) You no longer need to know how to act or sing to become famous. All you need is a phone with a great camera and maybe some raunchy angles to make it as an Instagram celebrity. A famous Instagram celebrity started selling her bathwater for as much as $30 (about ₦10,800).
The possibilities are endless on social media. People get famous on Twitter for being witty or annoying or just because they have lots of followers. It could be that easy to make money from brands too. They will pay you to advertise on their platform when you have a solid engagement record. You can ask the likes of Lasisi Elenu and Maraji on Instagram.
3. Adult phone operator
People are making money just by sounding s*xy over the phone, if you are into that sort of thing. It is pretty easy money to be fair. There are people all over the world who get a kick from conversations with s*x phone operators. A lot of the calls may sound super creepy and cringe-worthy but, if you don’t mind it, you can get lots of money from these calls. A lot of these calls usually will happen at night and may not be as rampant. It depends on your dedication and what platforms you promote your work on.
4. Tech support
This one might require the use of a computer, but you should be able to get by with a high-end smartphone. It also requires some sort of software or hardware expertise. All you need is to take calls on your phone for companies that have customers who need support for their products. Your expertise will come in handy, and you can smile to the bank. An average worker in the US apparently makes about $40,000 (about ₦14.4 million) a year from it, according to Glassdoor.
5. App Tester
This is a great way to make easy money using your smartphone. You just need to liaise with app developers to test new apps. A great platform to find clients is AppNana. It is where you can become a smartphone app tester. In exchange, you can get gift cards and free software.
