ChatGPT in 2025: How Nigerians Abroad Are Using AI to Upskill & Earn

 In 2025, one name continues to dominate the global digital conversation: ChatGPT. With an estimated 138 million monthly searches worldwide, it ranks among the top 20 most searched terms globally.

But beyond the hype, something remarkable is happening—especially among Nigerians living abroad. From students in Canada to freelancers in Dubai, the Nigerian diaspora is using ChatGPT not just for curiosity, but for upskilling, income, and empowerment.

In this article, we explore how everyday Nigerians abroad are using ChatGPT to learn faster, earn smarter, and even build international side businesses.

Why ChatGPT Is Booming—and Why It Matters to Nigerians in the Diaspora

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future; it’s the present. And ChatGPT is leading the charge by acting as a 24/7 tutor, content creator, coding assistant, business coach, and more.

For Nigerians abroad—many of whom face high living expenses, visa limits, or lack of access to quality upskilling programs—ChatGPT offers an accessible alternative.

Here’s what makes it appealing:

• No need for expensive classes or subscriptions

• You can use it to create content, scripts, lesson plans, and proposals in minutes

• Compatible with other free tools like CapCut, Canva, and Synthesia

• Works for any niche: education, media, tech, social media, writing, and more

Real Life: How Nigerians Abroad Are Using ChatGPT in 2025

1. Tutoring Smarter, Not Harder – UK & Canada

Nigerian educators abroad are leveraging ChatGPT to:

• Draft lesson plans for STEM and humanities

• Create revision questions and online tests

• Offer AI-generated summaries for students

Use Case:

Dr. Afolabi in Toronto uses ChatGPT to assist with academic prep for immigrant students. He runs weekend Zoom classes, now enhanced with AI-powered lesson notes. His monthly income from tutoring has doubled.

Tools: ChatGPT + Canva + Google Forms

2. Freelancing and Social Media Growth – Dubai & U.S.

Many Nigerians abroad now combine ChatGPT with video tools like CapCut or VEED.io to generate:

• TikTok/Reels scripts

• Voiceovers

• Viral captions

• Educational content

Use Case:

Chinedu, based in Dubai, scripts motivational content with ChatGPT, then creates short video edits with CapCut. He sells social media packages to local influencers and charges $100 per reel. He also links affiliate tools in the description.

Tools: ChatGPT + CapCut + TikTok + PayPal

3. Winning Freelance Gigs – Canada & Germany

Whether you’re on Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, or even LinkedIn, proposal writing is the skill that wins clients.

Use Case:

Bukky, a digital marketer in Montreal, used ChatGPT to generate a proposal that landed her a €700 SEO gig. She reused the prompt format to automate future applications.

Tools: ChatGPT + Grammarly + Upwork

4. AI-Generated Explainer Videos – U.S. & Europe

ChatGPT can generate detailed scripts, which tools like Synthesia can turn into avatar-based videos with AI voiceovers.

Use Case:

Ahmed, a university student in the U.S., writes 90-second scripts with ChatGPT, then uses Synthesia to turn them into AI videos in English and French. He sells these as digital explainer videos for $200–$500 each.

Tools: ChatGPT + Synthesia.io + Fiverr

5. Passive Income via Affiliate Marketing – Anywhere

Using ChatGPT, Nigerians abroad are:

• Researching trending niches

• Writing SEO blogs or YouTube scripts

• Recommending AI tools (with affiliate links)

• Automating entire landing pages

Use Case:

Tolu, based in Germany, started a blog comparing AI writing tools. She uses ChatGPT to create reviews, then embeds her affiliate links. She earns $300/month passively—her audience mostly consists of African students in Europe.

Tools: ChatGPT + WordPress + Systeme.io + Canva

Tutorial Clips You Can Try or Teach

Help your audience or clients visualize what’s possible with:

1. 60-Second Reels Script (CapCut + ChatGPT)

Prompt: “Write a 60-second motivational script for a TikTok audience of Nigerians in the diaspora.”

2. AI Video Voiceover (VEED.io)

Prompt: “Turn this blog into a video script with voiceover narration in English and Yoruba.”

3. Proposal Generator (Freelancer Niche)

Prompt: “Write a proposal for a social media manager gig. Emphasize experience, reliability, and fast delivery.”

All of these tutorials can be recorded as content for YouTube, Facebook Reels, or monetized as training packages.

Affiliate Tools You Can Promote & Earn From

You can embed or recommend any of these tools in your content or to your clients:

Tool	Use Case	Affiliate Potential
CapCut GPT	Short video automation	High
Synthesia	AI Avatar videos	Medium
Filmora AI	Script-to-video with ChatGPT	Medium
VEED.io	Voiceover + subtitles editor	High
Grammarly AI	Polishing writing & proposals	High

💡 Join their affiliate programs to earn per click or sale.

🚀 Step-by-Step: How To Start Your Own AI Hustle Abroad

1. Choose Your Path:

Are you more visual (videos), verbal (writing), or analytical (proposals)? Pick your strength.

2. Learn Basic Prompts:

Study prompt engineering for your skill. Use YouTube and free ChatGPT prompt packs.

3. Combine Tools:

Use ChatGPT alongside Canva, CapCut, Synthesia, Notion, or Upwork. Stack productivity.

4. Create a Sample Portfolio:

Even if no one has hired you yet, create “fake” samples to display your capabilities.

5. Start Pitching or Posting:

Pitch services on Fiverr, Upwork, or post sample videos on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook.

6. Track What Works:

Use Google Analytics, CapCut insights, and Upwork client response rates.

7. Teach or Scale:

As you grow, create an e-book or offer group classes to other Nigerians abroad.

🧠 Why ChatGPT Is More Than a Tool—It’s a Digital Equalizer

For decades, the digital world was dominated by people with deep pockets or Ivy League degrees. Today, with tools like ChatGPT, talent from Lagos to London now has equal footing.

Whether you’re tutoring Yoruba in Toronto, building pitch decks in Berlin, or scripting videos in Houston—AI makes it faster, more affordable, and scalable.

More importantly, Nigerians are now exporting digital services, not just importing them. This shift represents a new wave of African tech power—driven by knowledge, creativity, and resilience.

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