Looking for a simple way to make money online in Nigeria? Amazon Associates, also known as the Amazon Affiliate Program, is one of the best ways to earn passive income. With millions of products on Amazon, you can promote almost anything and get paid when people buy through your special link.

This post is a complete beginner’s guide — in plain English. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to open Amazon, get your affiliate link, and share it the right way. Even if you’ve never done this before, you’ll be able to follow along.

What is Amazon Affiliate Marketing?

Amazon Affiliate Marketing is when you recommend products sold on Amazon and earn a commission whenever someone makes a qualifying purchase through your affiliate link.

You don’t need to buy stock, deliver products, or deal with customer service. Your job is to share the right products with the right audience.

What You Need Before You Start

To join the Amazon Associates program and succeed, here’s what you need:

  1. Amazon account + Amazon Associates account (sign up at affiliate-program.amazon.com).
  2. A public platform to share links (a blog, website, YouTube channel, or public social media page).
  3. Internet access (on phone or computer).
  4. A payment method (Amazon pays via direct deposit, check, or Amazon Gift Card).

Step-by-Step: How to Create Your Amazon Affiliate Link

A) On Computer (Desktop or Laptop)

  1. Open a new tab:
  • Press Ctrl + T (Windows) or Cmd + T (Mac).
  • Or click the + button in your browser.
  1. Go to Amazon: Type amazon.com in the address bar and hit Enter.
  2. Sign in: Use the same account you used to register for Amazon Associates.
  3. Find a product: Type the product name (e.g., “wireless earbuds”) in the search bar and click a result.
  4. Use SiteStripe to get your link:
  • At the top of the page, you’ll see a slim bar called SiteStripe.
  • Click Text → then Get Link → choose Short Link (it will look like https://amzn.to/…).
  • Click Copy.
  1. Paste and share:
  • On Facebook, Instagram bio, or your blog → paste the link.
  • On WhatsApp Web → open a chat, click the message box, press Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac), then send.

Tip: Check your link — it should include your Associate ID (look for ?tag=yourID in the URL).

B) On Phone (Mobile Method)

  1. Open the Amazon app on your phone.
  2. Sign in with the same account used for Amazon Associates.
  3. Search and open a product page.
  4. Tap Share → then select Copy Associates Link.
  5. Paste the link into WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok bio, or anywhere your audience can see it.

Where to Share Your Links (and Rules)

  • Allowed:
  • Blog posts, YouTube video descriptions, public Facebook pages, Instagram bios, TikTok, Twitter/X.
  • Public WhatsApp or Telegram groups.
  • Email, SMS, or DMs: Allowed only if people signed up (opt-in) and you give them an easy way to unsubscribe.
  • Not allowed: Private groups without permission, printed flyers, or your own Amazon purchases.

Disclosure rule: Always say something like:

“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”

This builds trust and keeps you compliant with Amazon’s rules.

How You Earn and Get Paid

  • Amazon pays monthly, but usually 60 days after the end of the month in which you earned the commission.
  • Payment methods include direct deposit, check, or Amazon Gift Card (options vary by country).
  • You can track all your clicks, sales, and earnings in your Associates dashboard.

Pro Tips to Make More Sales

  • Pick a niche (phones, fashion, beauty, gadgets, books, fitness).
  • Create useful content (e.g., “Best budget phones in Nigeria” blog post or a YouTube review).
  • Use tracking IDs to see which channel (blog, YouTube, TikTok) brings more sales.
  • Promote during sales seasons (Black Friday, Prime Day, Christmas).
  • Be consistent — affiliate marketing is a marathon, not a sprint.

Quick Checklist (Copy & Keep)

  • Register for Amazon Associates.
  • Open a new tab → amazon.com → sign in.
  • Search a product → open page.
  • Use SiteStripe or Mobile Share → copy affiliate link.
  • Paste into blog, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp (public).
  • Add disclosure: “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”
  • Track results and repeat.

Conclusions

Affiliate marketing with Amazon is one of the simplest ways to earn money online in Nigeria. You don’t need capital, only time and consistency. Start with one product, one platform, and one audience. Then grow step by step.

Remember: disclose your links, follow Amazon’s rules, and keep helping your audience. That’s how you build trust and steady income.

If you’re ready to begin, open a new tab now, go to Amazon, and try your first affiliate link today.