How to make money as a student in Cameroon using just your mobile phone

How to make money online as a Student in Cameroon using just your mobile phone 

Being a student in Cameroon often comes with financial challenges. But what if we told you that your smartphone — that device you use to chat, scroll, and stream — can also be your money-making tool?

This step-by-step guide reveals real ways students are making money online in Cameroon using nothing more than their phones. Whether you're in the university, high school, or on a break, start earning from your phone today.

 

 1. Freelancing – offer your skills online

What is it?

Freelancing means offering a service to someone who pays you for it — without being employed permanently. All you need is a skill and a platform to find clients.

 
What can you offer with just a Phone?

• Typing and data entry using Google Docs or WPS Office
• CV writing and editing (many students want professional CVs)
• Canva designs (flyers, social media posts, logos)
• Social media management for businesses (posting content, replying to comments)

Where to start

Fiverr – create a gig and list your service
Upwork – apply for freelance jobs

Join Facebook groups like:

• Freelance Africa
• Cameroon Freelancers Connect

Example:

You create simple flyers on Canva and sell them for 2000 FCFA each. If you get 5 clients a week = 10,000 FCFA = over $15 USD!

 

2. Affiliate Marketing – Earn Money by Sharing Links

What is it?

Affiliate marketing lets you earn a commission by promoting other people’s products. When someone buys using your link, you get paid.

 
Platforms to Join

• Jumia Affiliate Program – promote items sold on Jumia
• PartnerStack – tech tools
• Impact.com – global brands

Example:

You share a Jumia link to a phone on your WhatsApp status. A friend clicks, buys the phone, and you earn 3-11% commission — all without spending a franc.

 
Monetization Tip:
Shorten your links with Bitly for tracking

Promote in niche groups (e.g. “Best Android Phones Under 50k FCFA”)

3. Create Short Videos on TikTok or YouTube Shorts

Why it works:

Short videos go viral easily and can attract thousands of views. If your video teaches or entertains, you can use it to:

• Promote a product
• Sell your own service
• Drive traffic to a website or affiliate link

Tools:
CapCut (edit videos)
InShot
TikTok Creator Tools

Example:

You post a video on “How to Create a CV in 5 Minutes Using Your Phone.” In the video, you promote your CV writing service for 2000 FCFA. 10 people buy = 20,000 FCFA in a week!

 

4. Academic Services: Help with Assignments and Notes

What to Do:

• Use your knowledge or past notes to:
• Solve assignments
• Write internship reports
• Sell summarized notes
• Offer tutoring through voice notes or PDFs

How to Promote:

• WhatsApp stories
• Telegram channels (e.g. “Pass Concours 2025”)
• School/class group chats

Example:

You summarize a geography topic and sell the 10-page PDF to classmates for 500 FCFA each. If 20 students buy = 10,000 FCFA.

 

5. Create a WhatsApp Newsletter or Channel

How it Works:

• You create a broadcast list, WhatsApp Channel, or group where you:
• Post job alerts
• Offer tips (e.g., how to apply for scholarships)
• Share money-making ideas
• Promote your affiliate links or sell products

How to Monetize:

• Charge a one-time access fee (e.g., 1000 FCFA)
• Promote affiliate links
• Sell advertising slots

Example:

Your WhatsApp group has 250 students. You charge 1000 FCFA each = 250,000 FCFA ($400+). You continue posting relevant info and upsell products.

 

6. Design Flyers, Logos & CVs with Canva

 Why Canva?

Canva works well on mobile and offers professional templates you can customize.

 
Services You Can Offer:

• Posters for student events
• Wedding invitation cards
• CVs
• Instagram posts for small businesses

Example:

You design CVs for 3000 FCFA and flyers for 1500 FCFA. In a week, you design 4 CVs = 12,000 FCFA.

Use Payhip or WhatsApp Business to manage payments and customer orders.

 

7. Online Surveys and Micro-Tasks

Websites to Try:
ySense
Swagbucks
Remotasks

Use VPN (like 1.1.1.1) for access in Cameroon.

 
Tasks Include:

• Watching ads
• Testing websites
• Completing surveys

You can cash out via PayPal or gift cards, then convert via vendors like Dohone or Binance P2P.

 

8. Earn with Gaming & News Apps

Apps That Pay:

• PollPay
• ClipClaps
• CashZine
• BuzzBreak

These apps pay you to:

• Read news
• Watch videos
• Invite friends

Not huge money, but it can earn you $1–$5 per week just by being consistent.

 

9. Dropshipping or Product Flipping via WhatsApp

How it Works:

• You find hot products online or locally
• Post pictures in WhatsApp groups
• When someone orders, you buy and deliver

Hot Products:

• Power banks
• Perfumes
• Hair extensions
• Past concours papers

Example:

You post shoes from Douala’s Congo Market. Someone buys, you add 3000 FCFA profit, and deliver it using Gozem.

 
10. Sell Educational Content (Concours Questions, Templates)
If you have access to:

• Concours past questions (Police, ENAM, ENS)
• Internship reports
• School notes
• CV/Letter templates

Package them into PDFs and sell them on:
WhatsApp groups
Telegram
Gumroad
Payhip

Example:
You sell 50 concours past questions for 1000 FCFA. 50 students buy = 50,000 FCFA in a month!

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Don't let your smartphone be just a toy — let it be your first business tool. Whether you’re in Yaoundé, Buea, Bamenda or Douala, you can earn real money online by working smart and consistently.

💥 Start with one method, stay consistent, and upgrade as you grow.