Do you want to make extra money from your phone or laptop?

Good news: In 2025, AI can help you start a side hustle fast, even if you have no skills or money.

Let me show you 10 easy AI side hustles that real people are doing right now—and you can too!

1. Write Blog Posts with AI

You can use free tools like ChatGPT to help you write blog posts about anything—like food, fashion, business, or even your life.

You can make money by:

• Adding ads on your blog

• Putting affiliate links (like Jumia or Amazon products)

• Selling your own small eBooks or courses

Tools to use:
ChatGPT, Notion AI, KoalaWriter

2. Create YouTube Videos Without Showing Your Face

You don’t need a camera! AI can write your script, talk for you, and even make the video.

How you earn:

• YouTube ads

• Sponsorships

• Selling something in your video (like a course)

Tools to use:
ChatGPT (for scripts), Pictory (for videos), ElevenLabs (for voice)

3. Use AI to Write & Sell eBooks

You can ask ChatGPT to help you write a short book. Then design it using Canva and sell it on Amazon KDP or Selar.

Hot ideas:

• How-to guides (e.g. “How to Use AI for School”)

• Storybooks

• Niche guides (e.g. fitness, business tips)

Tools to use:
ChatGPT, Canva, Payhip, Amazon KDP

4. Make AI Art & Sell It

With tools like Midjourney or Leonardo AI, you can create pictures—then sell them as:

• T-shirt designs

• Stickers

• Posters

• Coloring books

Where to sell:
Etsy, Creative Fabrica, Redbubble

5. Help Businesses with AI Chatbots

Many small businesses want to answer messages fast on WhatsApp, Instagram, or websites. You can set up a chatbot using AI to help them reply automatically.

Tools to use:
ManyChat, ChatGPT, Tidio

You can charge them monthly for the service!

6. Be an AI Tutor

Use ChatGPT to help students understand things better. You can:

• Explain hard topics

• Do homework help (ethically!)

• Teach people how to use AI to study smarter

You can tutor students on Zoom, WhatsApp, or Telegram.

7. Write Resumes and Cover Letters with AI

People are always applying for jobs. You can help them write strong CVs and cover letters using AI. You just need to ask them questions, then let ChatGPT do the work.

Charge ₦2,000–₦5,000 per person.

8. Create a Small Useful App with AI

There are simple apps people need—like:

• An app that saves WhatsApp numbers

• An app that summarizes PDFs

• A caption maker for Instagram

You don’t need to code! Just use no-code tools like Glide or Bubble + ChatGPT.

9. Help People Make Social Media Posts

A lot of people want help with Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can use AI to:

• Write captions

• Create carousels

• Make short videos

You can charge ₦5,000–₦50,000 per month.

Tools to use:
ChatGPT, Canva, OpusClip, CapCut

10. Write Product Descriptions for Online Shops

You can help people who sell on Jumia, Konga, or Instagram by writing nice product descriptions with AI. Example: “This black dress is perfect for weddings…”

Charge per product or per job.

Final Tips for You

You don’t need to know everything to start. Just pick one side hustle and try it. Use the free tools. Offer your help to small business owners, students, or online sellers.

Once you get your first customer, others will follow.