Gigconnect 2025: We are Hosting the Biggest Gathering for Africa’s Global Talents!
Across Africa, a new kind of story is unfolding. Freelancers are landing clients across borders. Remote workers are leading global teams from their homes in Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra. Digital entrepreneurs are building brands and businesses from coffee shops and co-working spaces.. This ambitious and creative movement is the biggest shift in work we’ve seen […]
Know Your Worth: A Simple Guide to Charging Right as a Freelancer
If you’ve ever heard “What’s your rate?” and immediately started sweating, you’re not alone. Freelancers and remote workers worldwide, especially in countries like Nigeria and others on the African continent, often struggle with pricing. The worry sounds familiar: Will I scare the client away if I charge too high? Or what if they think I’m […]
Budgeting Without a Steady Salary – Tips for Tracking Cash Flow
Freelancers, remote workers, and side hustlers know this story too well — one month, your bank account looks healthy. Next, you’re stretching every Naira or Dollar and wondering when the next payment will land. When your income doesn’t follow a predictable pattern, budgeting feels almost impossible. But it isn’t. In fact, it’s even more important. […]
Upwork Pricing Hacks: How to Stop Underselling Yourself and Start Earning Better
Pricing your freelance services on Upwork can feel like a guessing game. You don’t want to charge too much and scare off clients. But you also don’t want to charge so little that you burn out working for peanuts. If you’ve ever stared at your Upwork rate box not sure what to type, this one’s […]
Why Every Freelancer Needs an Emergency Fund (And How to Build One Without Stress)
If you’re a freelancer, you already know that income can be up one month and down the next. One client ghosts, a project falls through, and suddenly you’re worrying about rent. That’s where an emergency fund comes in. An emergency fund is simply a stash of money set aside for “just in case” moments like […]
The Rise of Digital Nomads: Why Remote Work is the Future of Nigeria’s Workforce
Not long ago, the idea of working from anywhere felt like a fantasy. Offices were the default. Cubicles were the norm. And if you wanted to earn a living, you had to show up physically. Today, things are different. Remote work is not just possible. It is becoming a movement. And in Nigeria, it is […]
Why Freelancers Need to Prioritise Financial Planning
Freelancing gives you freedom. You set your own hours. You choose your clients. You work from anywhere. But with that freedom comes something people don’t talk about enough. Unpredictable income. Some months are great. Others are slow. If you’re not prepared, the good months might not cover the tough ones. This is why financial planning […]
Accelerating Action: Why Gender Equality Cannot Wait
Every year on March 8th, the world pauses to recognise the achievements of women and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. But beyond the celebrations and social media posts, one truth remains: progress is far too slow. From boardrooms to marketplaces, from politics to paychecks, from innovation to investment, women continue to face systemic barriers […]
Gigbanc Removes Naira Transaction Fees—Enjoy Seamless, Fee-Free Banking!
At Gigbanc, we believe that financial access should be seamless, affordable, and truly borderless. From day one, our goal has been to remove barriers that make banking expensive and restrictive, empowering individuals and businesses to move their money freely. Today, we’re taking a bold step forward. We are completely removing transaction fees on all Naira […]
The Season of Giving is Here: Introducing Gigbanc’s 21 Days of Giving
The festive season is here, and with it comes the joy of sharing and creating memories with the people who mean the most to us. At Gigbanc, we believe in the power of giving to bring people closer together. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our 21 Days of Giving Campaign, an […]