Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Nigeria is at a crossroads. Reports warn that more than 31 million Nigerians could face hunger this year, a figure that highlights how inflation, rising food costs, and unstable income are colliding to create a national crisis. While this affects every household differently, it carries a unique weight for freelancers who depend on remote work…

Freelancing has grown into one of Nigeria’s fastest-moving career paths. From designers and writers to software developers and virtual assistants, millions of Nigerians are turning to remote work to earn in dollars and connect with global clients. But while platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal dominate globally, a wave of local Nigerian freelance platforms has…

It starts the same way for many Nigerian freelancers. You land your first international client. Maybe it’s a logo project, a pitch deck, or content for a startup based in Berlin. You’re excited. You want to upgrade your tools maybe Canva Pro to create sharper designs, or Notion Plus to manage your growing workload. Then…

A new policy drops. The headlines are everywhere. “CBN tightens foreign exchange flows.” But what does that actually mean especially if you’re a Nigerian freelancer getting paid in USD? If you’re like many remote workers in Nigeria today, you’re earning on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Deel, or directly from international clients. You’ve probably built your…

Let’s Be Real: Your Talent Isn’t the Problem… Your Card Is. You’re finally on a roll. You’ve found a client, the project looks promising, and it’s time to design a quick presentation on Canva or proofread a proposal on Grammarly. You try to pay for a Pro plan because you’re tired of limitations and… 💥…

You finally land dream global clients from New York, Berlin, or Toronto.The pay is good. The brief is clear. The communication? Smooth. But then…🛑 Your power supply goes out mid-Zoom call.📶 Your internet starts buffering right before a pitch.💳 And your bank card? Declined on Adobe Creative Cloud. If you’re a Nigerian freelancer or remote…

You’re freelancing every day.Client brief, revision, final delivery… boom 💥 you’re paid. But just as your freelance paycheck hits your account, the drama starts:Hidden fees. Declined payments. International charges that bite a chunk out of your hard-earned money. Sound familiar? If you’re a Nigerian freelancer, chances are, you’re not struggling because freelancing is hard. You…

Nigerian Freelancers, Let’s be real for a second.You’ve done a full project, revised three times, worked weekends, maybe even skipped a few meals and when it’s time to get paid, you hesitate. You open your calculator. Then You convert dollars to naira. Finally, You whisper the price like you’re begging. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.…

“Should I leave my 9–5?” “Is freelancing even stable enough in Nigeria?” “How do freelancers even collect dollars and euros?” These are real questions a lot of Nigerians are asking  and honestly, with good reason. Gone are the days when a full-time job was the ultimate goal. From traffic in Lagos to limited pay growth, many professionals…

As Nigerian freelancers, you’ve probably asked yourself at one point:“Why am I still earning in naira when others are making $1,000+ per project?”“Why do international clients hesitate to hire me?”“Even when I get foreign clients, why is it hard to receive my money safely?” The truth is, it’s not just about finding foreign clients or…