Free Trades Courses in Nigeria

Every Trades course on Skillnaija is free, self-paced, and written for a Nigerian context. Each one ends with a hands-on project that is graded — pass it and you earn a certificate you can verify and share.

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• Solar Panel Installation

  Practical solar for Nigerian homes.

  Beginner-friendly · 4 weeks · in-person + online · Free

• Phone & Gadget Repair

  Diagnose and fix smartphones and tablets.

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~5 hrs/week · Free

• Fashion Design & Tailoring

  Measure, cut, and sew garments that sell.

  Beginner-friendly · 8 weeks · ~6 hrs/week · Free

• Electrical Installation & Wiring

  Wire homes safely and to standard.

  Beginner-friendly · 6 weeks · in-person + online · Free

• Catering & Event Cooking

  Cook, plate, and price for events.

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~5 hrs/week · Free

• POS & Agency Banking

  Run a profitable POS / agent business.

  Beginner-friendly · 3 weeks · ~3 hrs/week · Free

• Home & Office Cleaning Business

  Start and run a professional cleaning service.

  Beginner-friendly · 3 weeks · ~3 hrs/week · Free

• Toyota Auto Repair

  Service and repair Toyota vehicles.

  Beginner-friendly · 8 weeks · in-person + online · Free

• Barbing & Grooming

  Cut, fade, and build a loyal chair.

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · in-person + online · Free

• Hairdressing & Styling

  Style, treat, and grow a salon business.

  Beginner-friendly · 6 weeks · in-person + online · Free

• Food Vendor Business

  Sell food that keeps customers coming back.

  Beginner-friendly · 3 weeks · ~3 hrs/week · Free

• Professional Driving (Bus & Danfo)

  Drive safely and earn a steady income.

  Beginner-friendly · 3 weeks · in-person + online · Free

• CCTV Installation Basics

  Install, set up and earn from CCTV in security-conscious Nigeria

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Smart Home Installation

  Install smart bulbs, plugs, locks and cameras — and turn it into a paid service business.

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Laptop Repair Basics

  Diagnose and fix common laptop faults — and earn from it in Nigeria

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Generator Maintenance Basics

  Service and fix the gens Nigeria runs on — and earn from every street that hears NEPA

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Inverter & Battery Maintenance

  Install and maintain inverter backup power — and earn from Nigeria's NEPA problem

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Plumbing Basics

  Fix leaks, install fixtures and earn steady money as a Nigerian plumber

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• POP & Interior Finishing

  Master POP ceilings, screeding and finishing — and earn from Nigeria's building boom

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Tiling & Flooring Basics

  Lay tiles and floors professionally and earn from a trade that never sleeps

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Furniture Making Basics

  Build tables, shelves and wardrobes that sell — and price the work like a pro

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Welding & Metal Fabrication

  Weld and fabricate gates, doors and frames — and earn steady money as a Nigerian metalworker

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Car Detailing Business

  Turn dusty Lagos cars into showroom-clean rides — and build a detailing business that pays

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• AC Installation & Repair

  Install, service and fix the ACs Nigeria is buying — and earn from every hot, sweaty street

  Beginner-friendly · 6 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free

• Refrigeration Repair Basics

  Fix the fridges and freezers Nigeria can't live without — and turn every breakdown into cash

  Beginner-friendly · 5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week · Free