Make Money In Ghana As A Student – 5 Real Examples and Easy Ideas

Being a student in Ghana today is not easy at all. You can talk of rising costs of food, especially on school campuses. Think about transportation cost, data, study materials, and even accommodation. All these put pressure on students trying to focus on their education. Thus, telling you to make money in Ghana as a student is necessary.

This guide explores practical, realistic, and proven ways students in Ghana can make money, whether they are in university, college, or SHS preparing for the next stage of life.

Bonus: There are job offers in this post that you can apply for as well.

1. Make Money In Ghana As A Student Through Freelancing

Students in Ghana who have skills like writing, graphic design, social media management, or video editing, can make money on platforms like:

• Upwork
• Fiverr
• PeoplePerHour.

These platforms can connect you with clients around the world.

If you want to become a writer, video editor, social media manager, or content creator, apply in the comments section and we shall respond to you. If you want to be trained on these skills as well, let us know.

Practical Example: Joyce Frimpong, an SHS student in Methodist School, started offering graphic design services on Fiverr. She charged GHS 50 cedis per logo. Within three months, she was making an average of GHS 450 cedis per month, enough to cover her feeding fees and data bundles.

2. Make Money In Ghana By Tutoring and Academic Support

As a student in Ghana, one of your strongest assets is your knowledge - things you know. There are parents in Ghana who are willing to pay for teachers who can help their children prepare for BECE, WASSCE, or even university-level courses.

Grab this opportunity, go to homes where there are kids and let their parents know what you can offer.

Practical Example:

Kwame Annan, a student at KNUST, teaches SHS students Physics and Chemistry on weekends. He charges GHS 50 per 2-hour session. With just 5 students a week, he earns over GHS 1,000 a month.

Subjects You Can Teach to Make Money as a Student in Ghana

Most Ghanaian parents want their children to be good at Mathematics, Science, and English language. So you can master those subjects.

3. Content Creation (YouTube, TikTok, Blogging)

If you have a smartphone or a laptop, you already have a tool that can help you build influence and make money in Ghana as a student.

Social Media Platforms That Help Students in Ghana Make Money

Platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok pay content creators, while blogs can earn through Google AdSense and affiliate marketing. You can equally advertise products for people on these social media platforms and charge them.

GhanaView needs content creators to employ, so you can apply as well.

Practical Example:

Nana Aba, a Takoradi Technical University student, started a YouTube page sharing “simple hostel cooking hacks.” Within 6 months, she grew her followers to 50,000, got brand deals with a food company, and now makes around GHS 2,500 monthly. YouTube equally pays her GHS 7,000 per month on the average.

Practical Businesses to Make Money In Ghana As A Student

As a student in Ghana, never underestimate the power of selling small but essential items. Many students make good money selling:

• Airtime and data bundles
• Food (waakye, fried rice, snacks)
• Cosmetics, wigs, and fashion accessories.
• Soaps and toiletries
• Printing and photocopying services

If you want to sell data bundles and make money in Ghana, let us know in the comments section.

5. Affiliate Marketing and E-commerce

Basically, affiliate marketing allows you to earn commissions by promoting products online. Simple as that!

For instance, if you share a link to a book, gadget, or fashion item and someone buys, you get paid. You don't need a huge capital to start affiliate marketing in Ghana.

One trick you can use is that, go to shops around you, and just take pictures of their products. Then post these pictures on Jiji Ghana where there are lots of customers ready to buy your products. Sell the products and get your commissions.

As time goes on, you can also run your own small online store selling affordable items students in Ghana need, like hostel cooking utensils, sneakers, or second-hand clothes.

Conclusion 

Making money in Ghana as a student is possible, but it requires creativity, discipline, and persistence. Start small, stay consistent, and focus on skills that will also help you after you have completed school.