Women in Tech is a phrase often used to describe women involvement in technology. As digital innovation continues to reshape the world, more women are rising beyond stereotypes and outdated societal roles claiming not just a seat at home but designing the home for themselves. While tech is vast, not all skills are equally accessible or empowering for every woman, especially those starting with minimal resources, cultural barriers, or from non-STEM backgrounds.
What if I told you there are three tech skills that go beyond just employment, and instead serve as ladder to financial independence, especially for women navigating constraints? These aren’t just trending buzzwords. They’re practical, flexible, and transformation What is Tech? (In Simple Terms)
Have you ever used your phone to order something online?
Booked a hair or catering appointment on Instagram or a website?
Or even used an AI tool like ChatGPT to search for something or write a message?
That’s tech.
Technology (or tech) simply means using tools, devices, apps, or software to make life easier, faster, and smarter.
It could be:
- A mobile app that helps you book a ride.
- A website that lets you shop without leaving your house.
- A tool that writes, designs, or solves problems for you.
When I mentioned “tech,” I am not just talking about programming/coding or robots I’m talking about the everyday tools that power modern life and businesses.
Now That We Know:
Technology isn’t as complex as it sounds.
Anything that makes life easier, your phone, online apps, or social media is tech.
So how can you, as a woman, use this to start earning 3 to 6 figures (₦10,000 to ₦1,000,000+)?
Let’s start with eCommerce and keep it real and local.
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eCommerce – Sell Products You Don’t Own
You don’t need a warehouse, store, or big capital to start selling online. All you need is your phone, your network, and your consistency.
Here’s a Walkabout
Visit Local Markets
- Visit local shops, fashion boutiques, skincare stores, or hair vendors around you.
- Find hot-selling items: things people always need (clothes, hair, perfumes, kitchen tools, baby items, etc.)
Offer to Sell for Them
Tell the seller/owner you can help them sell their products and get commission in return, get the products, post them on your social media like WhatsApp status, Instagram and Facebook.
Take Clear Photos & Post Online
- Use your phone to snap neat pictures of the items.
- Post them on your WhatsApp status, Facebook, or Instagram with a clear price and short caption.
- If the vendor sells it for ₦5,000, you can post it for ₦6,000. That extra ₦1,000 is your profit.
Now we have uncover the first way you can explore technology to make money and in result becoming financially independent.
Content Creation – Turning your everyday life into content.
Let’s be honest you’re probably already creating content without realizing it.
Posting your cooking, showing your outfit, recording your baby’s funny moment, or even just ranting on WhatsApp or TikTok, that’s content.
Now imagine getting paidfor simply sharing your daily activities.
- Monetization – Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook pay creators when they hit certain views/followers.
- Product Sales – You can promote your own services or products (like food, clothes, hair, etc.)
- Paid Communities – Create a cooking or skincare group and charge a small access fee.
Real-Life Example:
Chidinma, a stay-at-home mum in Aba, started recording herself making native soups on her Itel phone.
She added voiceovers in Pidgin, posted on TikTok daily.
In 4 months, she hit over 20,000 followers. Now, food brands send her items to review, and she charges ₦15,000 for promo videos.
Data Analysis – A Skill That Opens Doors
If you’re a woman who’s looking to level up, enter higher-paying fields, or even switch careers into tech without needing to code, then Data Analysis is your goldmine.
It’s one of the most in-demand digital skills across the world — and guess what?
You don’t need a tech degree to learn it.
What Exactly Is Data Analysis?
Think of it like this: You’re helping people or businesses make smarter decisions by showing them what the numbers are saying.
It’s like asking:
- “Why are sales dropping?”
- “Which product sells best?”
- “What time of the day are people most active on our app?”
- “How can we improve performance?”
And then using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, or Python to find the answers.
Why Should Women Consider Data Analysis?
High in Demand
Every industry, health, fashion, banking, education, marketing, logistics needs data analysts.
Companies are hiring both full-time and remote analysts across Nigeria and globally.
You Can Work From Home
Data analysts often work remotely. That means you can earn in dollars, even from your living room.
No Coding Required to Start
You can begin with tools like Excel and Google Sheets. You’ll only move into coding (like SQL or Python) if you choose to go deeper.
Good Payout
Globally, remote roles pay $500 – $5,000/month depending on experience.l.
Entry-level data analysts in Nigeria earn between ₦150k to ₦400k/month.
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