Ever used ChatGPT to fix your resume at midnight? Or asked an AI tool to outline your next client pitch? You’re not alone. Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just for coders and researchers anymore. It’s already part of daily life, helping people write, plan, strategise, and reflect.
To understand the uses of AI, we asked 10 professionals and creatives across several cities how they’re incorporating AI into their routines. Their answers might surprise you and even give you a few ideas.
Uses of AI shared by everyday people
1. Tobi – Brand strategist using AI for proposals and brainstorming
Location: Nigeria
Profession: Brand & Business Strategist
When the creative well runs dry, Tobi leans on AI to flesh out brand strategies, build client proposals, and spark new ideas.
“I use ChatGPT-4 because it feels like it already understands how I think. I don’t need to provide too much context anymore, it’s become a creative partner.”
Why it matters: Once you train your prompts well, AI can become a reliable extension of your brain, especially for tasks that require structure and creativity.
2. Mo – Talent manager building competency frameworks
Location: Lagos
Profession: Talent Manager
Mo used AI to create a complete competency framework for an entire department, which would’ve taken hours to build from scratch.
“It makes your job seamless. Just plug in what you want and get a starting point instantly.”
Why it matters: Structured HR work, like planning, documentation, and evaluations, becomes much quicker with the correct prompts.
3. Jessa – Job seeker saving on resume writing
Location: Abuja
Profession: Unemployed
Jessa uses AI to write and tailor her resumes to different job roles, cutting out the need to pay for professional writing services.
“It gives me answers fast. No need to dig through countless websites or pay for help.”
Why it matters: Job hunting is tough enough. If AI can help save both time and money, that’s a win, especially when you’re between roles.
4. Gigi – Digital marketer targeting new audiences
Location: Zambia
Profession: Digital Marketer
Gigi used AI to define the right audience for a cleaning business and to polish up client emails.
“I use Gemini. The research depth and sources it gives me are out of this world.”
Why it matters: Whether you’re working on strategy or communication, AI helps marketers stay sharp and save time on research.
5. Nwachukwu – Investment banker creating polished presentations
Location: Lagos
Profession: Investment Banker
Nwachukwu uses AI daily, from enhancing PowerPoint decks to streamlining complex documents.
“I use Claude and Premium ChatGPT. I honestly don’t think I could go back to doing things the old way.”
Why it matters: Even in industries where precision is key, AI can help speed up workflows without sacrificing quality.
6. Naya – Dietician simplifying health data analysis
Location: Abuja
Profession: Dietician at a wellness and fitness tech startup
From scoring food databases to writing group texts, Naya uses AI to move faster, though she still edits for accuracy.
“I’m scoring foods for health conditions. AI helps a lot, even if I have to fix a few things here and there.”
Why it matters: AI mustn’t be perfect to be useful. When paired with your expertise, it becomes a time-saver, not a replacement.
7. Daniel – Visual designer generating images and presentations
Location: Lagos
Profession: Visual Designer
Daniel uses various tools from ChatGPT to ImageFX to design visuals, write copy, and create stunning presentations in less time.
“AI helps me skip the stock image hunt. That alone saves hours of effort.”
Why it matters: If you’re a creative professional, AI can speed up the parts you hate so you can focus on the parts you love.
8. Ada – Entrepreneur using AI for content and self-discovery
Location: Abuja
Profession: Entrepreneur & Civil Servant
Ada drafts social media posts, rewrites reports, and even explores life goals, all with the help of AI.
“AI has insights that reflect who I am. It’s become a tool for self-discovery.”
Why it matters: AI isn’t just about tasks but also reflection, strategy, and growth.
9. Imran – Frontend developer speeding up backend work
Location: Lagos
Profession: Frontend Developer
Even though Imran works in frontend development, he uses AI to handle backend tasks in Node.js, helping him meet deadlines faster.
“With AI, I complete backend tasks earlier than expected.”
Why it matters: Developers can save hours by offloading boilerplate or complex logic brainstorming to AI tools.
10. Honour – Finance manager learning and communicating with AI
Location: Lagos
Profession: Finance Manager
From crafting LinkedIn posts to studying for ICAN, Honour uses AI to make learning easier and communication faster.
“It gives me what I need quickly, but I’ve also seen it get some answers wrong.”
Why it matters: AI can enhance productivity, but double-checking its work is still essential, especially for technical or academic tasks.
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Final thoughts
These stories show that the uses of AI go far beyond coding or automation. AI has a role to play in your world if you’re a job seeker, designer, strategist, or just trying to get things done faster.
And now it’s your turn: How do you use AI? What tasks has it helped you simplify, speed up, or completely transform?
