Starting a service business in the UK is one of the most practical and low-barrier ways to generate income, especially for Nigerians looking to build a sustainable hustle or long-term venture. Whether you’re a skilled professional, a caregiver at heart, or just passionate about helping others, there’s something on this list for you.
The UK service economy is massive — over 80% of the UK’s GDP comes from services. And for Nigerian migrants, this means an opportunity to build businesses rooted in familiar skills and community needs. Many of these businesses are easy to start with little capital and can grow as your client base expands.
🔝 Top 10 Picks for Naija Entrepreneurs in the UK
- African Grocery Store (Online or In-Person)
- Logistics & Delivery Services (Local Courier, Amazon DSP, or Errand Services)
- Ecommerce Store (Fashion, Hair, Skincare, African Snacks)
- Healthcare Staffing Agency
- Supported Living Facility (For Vulnerable Adults)
- Rent-to-Rent Property Business
- Private Hire Taxi Business (Uber/Bolt)
- Branding and Social Media Services for Startups
- Visa & Immigration Consulting (OISC-registered)
- Home-Based Food Business (Naija Meals, Bakes, Finger Foods)
👥 Personal and Lifestyle Services
- Mobile Pet Grooming
- Diaper/Nappy Delivery Services
- Dry Cleaning Pickup and Delivery
- Mobile Locksmith
- Self-Defense Instructor
- Pet Sitting
- Mobile Massage Therapy
- Personal Chef Services
- Tailoring & Alterations
- CV/Resume Writing Services
- Career or Life Coaching
- Tax Return Preparation
- Personal Styling Services
- Makeup Artistry
- Braiding & Hairdressing (Home-Based or Mobile)
- Nail Technician Services
- Wig Making and Installation
- Facial and Skin Care Services
- Mystery Shopping
- College Admissions Counseling
🏢 Business and Admin Services
- Bookkeeping Services
- Business Plan Writing
- Virtual Assistant Services
- Business Consulting
- Executive Search/Recruitment
- Payroll Services
- Office Management Consulting
- Debt Collection Services
- Document Scanning and Archiving
- Office Plant Maintenance
📈 Marketing, Tech & Creative Services
- Social Media Management
- Website Design
- SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) Consulting
- App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding and Logo Design
- Video Editing Services
- Copywriting
- Email Marketing Services
- Podcast Launch and Editing
🏠 Home & Property Services
- Domestic Cleaning Services
- Commercial Cleaning Contracts
- Moving and Packing Services
- Furniture Assembly
- Painting and Decorating
- Handyman Services
- Gardening & Lawn Maintenance
- Home Organisation/Decluttering
- Junk/Waste Removal
- Window Washing
- End-of-Tenancy Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning
- Home Entertainment Installation
- Interior Decorating
- Property Maintenance for Landlords
👶 Children, Parenting & Family Services
- Childminding (OFSTED Registered)
- Babysitting
- After-School Tutoring
- Yoruba/Igbo Language Classes for Kids
- Children’s Birthday Party Planning
- Babyproofing Services
- Toy Rental Services
- New Mum Postpartum Support
- Parenting Coaching
- Nanny Placement Services
🎉 Events & Entertainment Services
- Event Planning (Weddings, Birthdays, Church Events)
- Sustainable Event Planning
- DJ Services
- MC/Hosting Services
- Photography Services
- Videography Services
- Mobile Photo Booth
- Catering for Nigerian Events
- Personal Shopping for Events
- Live Band/Musician for Hire
- Balloon and Event Decoration
- Wedding Coordination
- Ushers/Greeters Services
- Rental of Event Props and Décor
- Virtual Event Hosting
🌱 Green, Health & Future-Focused Services
- Solar Panel Installation Services
- Recycling Collection for Flats and Estates
- Mental Health Coaching
- Nutrition Consulting
- Fitness Training for African Women/Men
- Baby/Child Wellness Consulting
- Home Care for Elderly Africans
- IT Support and Maintenance
- Cybersecurity Consulting
- Digital Skills Training for Africans in the UK
✅ Before You Start…
- Register your business with HMRC or Companies House
- Understand licensing and insurance for your sector
- Open a business account – even as a sole trader
- Leverage your network – Naija UK Connect, local councils, and community forums offer support
- Use social media smartly – most African-owned businesses grow via WhatsApp, TikTok, and Instagram
💬 Final Word
Your skills, story, and hustle matter. Whether you’re working full-time or just arriving in the UK, you can start something small and grow it. Focus on solving real problems, especially within the African community — that’s how legacy businesses are born.
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