From Internet Fraud to Freelance Hustle: Real Stories and How to Start Your Digital Career

Michael Sasere

Published on: 24/01/2025

For years, thousands of young Africans, especially Nigerians, have found themselves trapped in the dangerous cycle of internet fraud. Some entered out of pressure. Some out of poverty. Some out of wrong influence. But more and more youths are proving something powerful: You can switch from Yahoo to legit—and succeed far beyond crime. You can replace risky shortcuts with real digital skills. You can build a career that pays, without fear, shame, or hiding.