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The short answer
A CV writing service sells best in clear tiers: a CV rewrite, a CV plus cover letter, and a full package that adds a LinkedIn profile rewrite, with an executive tier for senior roles. There is no official price list in Nigeria, so set prices from the hours each tier takes; in our labelled example the tiers run from ₦25,000 to ₦120,000. State turnaround and the number of revisions upfront, and treat clients' CVs as personal data.
Who buys CV and LinkedIn services
Graduates finishing NYSC, people changing careers, professionals applying abroad, and managers going for senior roles all pay for help presenting their experience. Each group needs something different. A graduate needs a one-page CV that makes limited experience count; a professional applying to the UK or Canada needs a CV in the format employers there expect; an executive needs a profile that shows results, not duties. Choosing one or two of these groups makes your marketing much easier.
Service tiers
| Tier | What it includes | Typical time to deliver well |
|---|---|---|
| CV rewrite | Intake questionnaire, rewritten CV in Word and PDF, one revision round | 3 to 4 hours of work |
| CV and cover letter | As above, plus one tailored cover letter template | 5 to 6 hours |
| Career package | CV, cover letter and a LinkedIn profile rewrite (headline, about section, experience) | 8 to 10 hours |
| Executive | Interview call, CV, cover letter, LinkedIn, and a short achievements document | 12 hours or more |
Time estimates are illustrations from a sensible process, not industry standards. Track your own hours on the first ten clients and adjust.
Worked example: pricing the tiers (example figures)
Example only. Suppose you want to earn ₦8,000 an hour of focused work after costs. The tiers might then be priced like this:
| Tier | Hours (example) | At ₦8,000/hour | Rounded price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV rewrite | 3 | ₦24,000 | ₦25,000 |
| CV and cover letter | 5 | ₦40,000 | ₦40,000 |
| Career package | 9 | ₦72,000 | ₦75,000 |
| Executive | 15 | ₦120,000 | ₦120,000 |
Ten clients a month split as four CV rewrites, three CV and cover letters, two career packages and one executive package would bring in ₦490,000 (₦100,000 + ₦120,000 + ₦150,000 + ₦120,000). Price the executive tier on value as well as time: a client moving into a much better-paid role will often pay more for a specialist who knows their field.
Process and delivery
- Intake: a questionnaire on target roles, achievements with numbers, and the old CV. Many writers add a 20 to 30 minute call for higher tiers.
- Payment: full payment for the lower tiers, or a deposit for higher ones, before writing begins.
- First draft: within the turnaround you promised, in an editable format.
- Revisions: a fixed number of rounds, with anything new (a different target role, for example) quoted separately.
- Final files: Word and PDF, plus LinkedIn text ready to paste.
Be clear about what you do not promise. You can write a strong CV; you cannot promise interviews or jobs, and any service that does is overselling.
Selling templates alongside services
Some writers also sell CV and cover letter templates as digital products. If you list them on Selar and want affiliates to promote them, Selar's affiliate network sets a minimum product price of ₦3,000 and a minimum affiliate commission of 30% for products under ₦50,000.
Local roles versus applications abroad
A CV written for a Lagos bank and one written for an employer in London, Toronto or Dubai may need different choices: length, whether to include a photograph, date of birth or marital status, how to describe Nigerian qualifications, and how to show grades. Expectations differ by country and employer, so check the employer's own guidance or the official careers pages for that country, and ask the client for the job adverts they are targeting. Offering a separate "international format" add-on lets you charge for that extra research.
Questions clients ask before paying
- "Can you get me a job?" No one can promise that; say what you will deliver and by when.
- "Why does it cost more than a template?" Because you interview them, find their achievements and write for their target role.
- "What if I don't like it?" Point to the revision rounds in your terms.
Handling client data properly
A CV contains names, phone numbers, addresses, work history and sometimes dates of birth. Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, people have rights over their personal data; see your data rights under the NDPA. In practice: collect only what you need, store files in a protected folder, do not share clients' CVs as samples without written permission and removing personal details, and delete old files after an agreed period.
Finding clients
- Post before-and-after examples (with permission and details removed) on LinkedIn.
- Partner with NYSC groups, alumni associations, training centres and recruiters.
- Offer a short free CV review that ends with a clear price for the full service.
- Ask every satisfied client for a review and a referral.
Registering a business name helps when universities or companies book workshops; the CAC fee schedule published in May 2025 put business name registration at ₦20,000. For related services, see copywriting rates and clients.
Where Pryme fits
Clients applying abroad sometimes pay from abroad. A Pryme Business Account holds NGN, USD, GBP and EUR with local details for each, and invoicing sends a clear bill for each tier.
Questions people ask
How much does CV writing cost in Nigeria?
There is no official price. Writers set their own, usually by tier. In our labelled example, prices ran from ₦25,000 for a CV rewrite to ₦120,000 for an executive package, based on hours of work.
How do I start a CV writing business?
Choose a client group, set tiers with clear inclusions, build a few strong samples, publish before-and-after examples with permission, and partner with groups such as alumni associations and training centres.
What is included in LinkedIn profile optimisation?
Usually a rewritten headline, about section and experience entries, aligned with the client's CV and target roles. Agree in writing what you will and will not change.
How long should CV writing take to deliver?
Set your own turnaround and state it upfront. Lower tiers often take a few hours of work; higher tiers with calls and LinkedIn take longer.
Sources
- Corporate Affairs Commission: New Schedule of Fees, 29 May 2025 · accessed Oct 2026
- Selar: Selar Affiliate Network (posted 30 Jun 2022, updated 21 Aug 2025) · accessed Oct 2026
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