A small generator can give you power when there is no light. But one side effect is that they cost more money to run. If you have the extra cash, invest in them. Another alternative you can think of is Solar Generators.
5. Work in Places with Constant Light
Some freelancers and laptop users work from cafés, co-working spaces, or friend’s houses where there is steady electricity. Some pay for office space in areas with good power supply. If this suggestion sounds good to you, then go for it.
6. Plan Your Work Around Power Supply
Here is another trick you can apply, If you know when your area gets light, for example in Nigeria there is Band A, Band B and C, this is electricity tariff system in Nigeria.
Each of these Bands means power rotation according to their top priority.
Band A gets frequent electricity supply during a certain hour of the day while band B or C gets lesser.
Having this in mind, what you should do is to plan your work around those times you have light. Charge your laptop and do most of your heavy work before power goes off.
In Conclusion:
Freelancing in Nigeria without a reliable power supply can be very hard to cope with, but with these suggestions, it is possible and easy
Many people are doing it, so you can. The key is to find solutions that work for you. Get a good laptop, use a laptop power bank, or invest in other alternative power sources.
If you plan well, you can succeed and get your tasks done with your laptop even with this Nigerian electricity problem.
