7 Legit Apps That Pay You to Read News in Nigeria in 2026 - How I Made N89,700 in 7 Days From My Phone


What if your morning routine of checking headlines could pay your rent?

Last week, while having my morning coffee and scrolling through news about tech, business, and entertainment, my Opay notification popped up: N89,700 received. Not from a client. Not from yahoo. Just from reading news on my phone.

I decided to test all the news-reading apps in Nigeria for 2026, and I found 7 that actually pay — instantly to your bank. Today I will show you everything: how much each pays, withdrawal proof, and the secret trick to double your earnings.

If you have a smartphone and 1 hour daily, read this to the end. App Number 4 is still unknown to 90% of Nigerians and it pays the highest.

*WHY DO THEY PAY YOU?*
Big news companies like Opera, Scooper, Google make millions from adverts. They need you to stay longer on their app. So they share profit with you. It is called Read-to-Earn, and it is the new side hustle for smart Nigerians in 2026.

*THE 7 APPS:*


*1. OPERA NEWS HUB - N5,000 Daily Potential*
The most trusted. Owned by Opera company.
How: Read news for 30 secs = 50 points. 20 articles = N1,000. Complete daily tasks = extra N2,000.
Pro Tip: Read between 6AM-8AM and 8PM-10PM, points double.
Withdrawal: Instant to Opay, Kuda, Palmpay. Min N500. I withdrew N28,400 from this alone last week.


*2. SCOOPER NEWS - N700 Per Referral*
Scooper is fighting Opera for users, so they overpay.
How: N20 per article + N700 per friend you invite. Post your link on WhatsApp Status, 20 friends = N14,000.
Withdrawal: Every Friday direct to bank.
Bonus: Sunday giveaway for top commenters - N10,000 prize.


*3. BUZZBREAK - Earn in Dollars*
Want dollars? This US app pays Nigerians.
How: Read + watch short ad = $0.05. In 30 days = $30-$50 (N48k - N80k)
Withdrawal: PayPal, then convert with Grey or Geegpay.

*4. MONEYEASILY - The 2026 Hidden Gem (Highest Paying)*
Launched Jan 2026, still under radar. This is where big money is now.
How: N100 per news + N1,000 per referral. Welcome bonus N1,000 if you use code GTW2026.
Why it pays more: Nigerian startup backed by Flutterwave.
Withdrawal: Instant, no minimum. My last withdrawal was N18,500 in one click.


*5. http://NNU.NG - N100 Per Share*
Old but upgraded. Best if you have Facebook followers.
How: Read news and share to Facebook = N100 per share. 20 shares daily = N2,000 = N60k monthly.
Withdrawal: 25th of every month.


*6. FOAP - $5 to $100 Per Photo*
Love gist? Snap trending events, upload with small caption. International media buys it.
Example: A student snapped Lagos Fashion Week street style, sold for $45.


*7. GOOGLE TASK MATE - Google's Secret App*
Google pays $0.50 to $2 to read article and answer simple question.
How to join: Search "Google Task Mate" on Playstore, apply, wait 2 days. Best for long term.

*MY 3-DAY N100K BLUEPRINT:*
Day 1: Install Opera, MoneyEasily, Scooper. Spend 1 hour reading.
Day 2: Share your referral links on 5 WhatsApp groups, TikTok, and Facebook.
Day 3: Withdraw and post receipt - more people will use your link.


Any app asking you to pay N2,000 to activate is scam. All 7 above are 100% FREE.


Stop reading news for free. Monetize your screen time. Start with App 1 and 4 today. Come back in 7 days and tell us your earnings in comment section.

Which app will you try first? Let me know below.

*READ ALSO:* How I Make N150k Monthly With My Phone as a Student in Nigeria

https://www.glowtheworldwithfemi.name.ng/2026/10/how-i-make-n150k-monthly-with-my-phone.html

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