Short-form video editing for content creators and local businesses
Starting costs about $781 in the United States and 151,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,460 net per month in the United States and 602,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 3 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 243 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $781 | $2,460 |
| Nigeria | 151,000 NGN | 602,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £542 | £1,670 |
| Kenya | 36,300 KES | 79,900 KES |
| India | 15,900 INR | 58,300 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Short videos bring in many customers on social media, but creators and shop owners lack the time and skills to edit them regularly.
The solution
Receive clips the client films on their phone and deliver edited short videos with subtitles, in the right format, several times a week.
Your customers
Content creators, coaches and trainers, restaurants, beauty salons, gyms and shops that post on social media.
How you make money
€25 to €70 per short video depending on length, €250 to €600 monthly package for 8 to 15 videos.
Competition
Freelance editors worldwide on platforms, communication agencies, automatic editing apps, clients who edit themselves.
Who has an edge
A responsive editor who knows how to hold attention in the first seconds and delivers on fixed dates keeps clients for months through the package.
The risks
Global price competition, endless revisions without clear rules, need for a fairly powerful computer, clients who stop posting.
The first 3 steps
- Edit 5 sample videos from free footage or friends' clips
- Offer a 3-video trial to a nearby shop or creator
- Set a monthly package with a limited number of revisions
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,400 − costs €700 = €1,700 net per month. Revenue: 40 short videos × €45 + 2 monthly packages × €300. Costs: editing software, royalty-free music, cloud storage, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Short video editing?
About $781 (United States), 151,000 NGN (Nigeria), £542 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 243 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,460 (United States), 602,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,670 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 3 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Global price competition, endless revisions without clear rules, need for a fairly powerful computer, clients who stop posting.
Where do I start?
1. Edit 5 sample videos from free footage or friends' clips 2. Offer a 3-video trial to a nearby shop or creator 3. Set a monthly package with a limited number of revisions
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