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Best Side Hustles in Ghana That Actually Work in 2025

Mischief

 Best Side Hustles in Ghana That Actually Work in 2025

You don’t need millions to start — just hustle, strategy, and consistency.


Tired of your main job not being enough?


Want a way to make extra income from the little time or skill you already have?


In this blog, we explore real side hustles in Ghana that work — especially in 2025 — with low capital, high flexibility, and long-term growth.


Let’s go!



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💡 Why Side Hustles Matter


Prices are rising, jobs are fewer, and responsibilities are growing.


A good side hustle:


Gives you extra money


Helps you start a business


Protects you from job loss


Builds your confidence and skills



And guess what?

You don’t need big capital — you just need smart ideas and discipline.



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✅ 1. Hair Braiding and Makeup Services


🪮 If you’re good at hair, lashes, nails, or makeup — you’re sitting on a goldmine.


You can:


Charge GHS 30–150 per session


Work from your porch or clients' homes


Post on TikTok/Instagram to attract new clients



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 100–300

⏱️ Time: Evenings and weekends

📈 Tip: Offer bundle discounts for events or bridal parties



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✅ 2. Food Prepping or Selling


🍲 Everyone must eat.


Ideas:


Sell fried yam, banku, stew, jollof, or pastries


Do bulk cooking for workers or offices


Sell waakye in your area each morning



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 50–300

⏱️ Time: Early mornings or evenings

📈 Tip: Promote through WhatsApp status and “order & pick” system



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✅ 3. Buying and Selling on WhatsApp or Facebook


📱 Become a mini online shop:


Buy bulk clothes, accessories, or tech items


Resell on WhatsApp groups, OLX, Tonaton, or Facebook Marketplace



Popular items:


Second-hand phones


Women's clothing


Sneakers


Perfume oils



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 100–500

⏱️ Time: Flexible

📈 Tip: Learn basic product photography and write clear prices



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✅ 4. Freelancing (Writing, Graphics, Voice Overs)


💻 If you have a laptop or even just a phone, start freelancing.


What you can offer:


Writing blog posts or CVs


Designing flyers or logos


Voiceover for ads or YouTube intros


Translations



Sites to try:


Fiverr


Upwork


Facebook groups (e.g., Ghana Freelancers)



💰 Startup Cost: Free to GHS 100

⏱️ Time: Evenings or weekends

📈 Tip: Use free Canva and ChatGPT tools to start



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✅ 5. Content Creation (TikTok, YouTube Shorts)


📸 Ghanaians are blowing up every day on TikTok.


Topics you can focus on:


Comedy skits


Campus life


Relationship talks


Food videos


Hair/makeup tutorials


Finance or "a day in my life"



💰 Startup Cost: Your phone + ring light (GHS 80–150)

⏱️ Time: 2–5 hours per week

📈 Tip: Be consistent and follow Ghana trends


Monetization options:


Brand deals


Affiliate links


TikTok Creator Fund


Sponsorships




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✅ 6. Phone Accessories or Water Selling


🔌 Everyone needs chargers, earphones, and water daily.


Buy in bulk and resell:


At bus stops


In markets


At schools or hospitals



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 50–300

⏱️ Time: Anytime, high-traffic areas

📈 Tip: Bundle products (e.g., charger + pouch)



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✅ 7. Mobile Money Agent or Airtime Vendor


📲 If you have a small space and chair, start MoMo work.


Set up with MTN, AirtelTigo, or Vodafone


Earn GHS 5–30 daily from small commissions


Also sell airtime, scratch cards, and utility tokens



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 400–800

⏱️ Time: Full day or part-time

📈 Tip: Combine this with snacks or water selling



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✅ 8. Home Tutoring


📚 If you’re good at maths, English, French, or ICT — tutor kids after school.


Charge:


GHS 50–150/month per student


Teach in-person or via Zoom



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 0

⏱️ Time: 1–2 hours/day

📈 Tip: Print flyers or promote on parent WhatsApp groups



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✅ 9. Print-on-Demand or Sticker Business


🖨️ Design motivational stickers, wedding invites, birthday shirts.


Print only when ordered.


Use:


WhatsApp


Canva


Printing shops in town



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 50–200

⏱️ Time: On-demand

📈 Tip: Partner with someone who owns a printer



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✅ 10. Bead Making or Liquid Soap Production


🧼 Make beads, necklaces, anklets, or soaps — and sell to schools, markets, or online.


Great for:


SHS leavers


NYA or GEA programs


Women in churches and groups



💰 Startup Cost: GHS 50–150

⏱️ Time: Evenings/weekends

📈 Tip: Use IG and TikTok reels for visibility



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🧠 Final Thoughts


Side hustles in Ghana today are not for the lazy — they’re for the smart, focused, and hungry.


You don’t need:


Fancy offices


Big capital


Rich friends



You only need: ✅ A plan

✅ A phone

✅ Discipline

✅ Patience


Start with what you have, stay consistent, and in 3–6 months you’ll see a change in your finances.


The goal isn’t to suffer in silence — it’

s to hustle wisely.



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