Build your own business on your own schedule. These platforms connect freelancers with clients for project-based and ongoing work.
Work when you want, where you want. Set your own hours and take on as many or few projects as you like.
As you build your reputation, you can increase your rates. Top freelancers earn six figures.
Start on platforms, then transition to direct clients for higher pay and more control.
$25-150/article or $0.10-0.50/word
Write blog posts, articles, and marketing content for businesses. Most successful writers specialize in a niche like tech, health, or finance.
Upwork, Contently, Skyword, ClearVoice
$50-500+ per project
Write sales pages, email campaigns, ads, and website copy that converts. Higher paying than general content writing.
Fiverr, Upwork, ProBlogger Job Board
$15-35/hour
Handle email, scheduling, data entry, and administrative tasks for busy professionals. Great entry point for remote work.
Belay, Time Etc, Boldly, Fancy Hands
$25-50/hour
Support C-level executives with complex scheduling, travel arrangements, project management, and confidential tasks.
Boldly, Belay, Direct clients
$25-100+/hour or $200-2000/project
Create logos, social media graphics, marketing materials, and brand assets for businesses.
99designs, DesignCrowd, Fiverr, Dribbble
$30-100+/hour
Edit YouTube videos, social media content, ads, and corporate videos. High demand skill with growing market.
Upwork, Fiverr, Video Husky, Direct clients
$50-150+/hour
Build websites and web applications for clients. WordPress, Shopify, and custom development all in demand.
Toptal, Upwork, Freelancer, Gun.io
$10-50/hour or per bug
Test websites and apps for bugs, usability issues, and functionality. Some platforms pay per bug found.
uTest, Testlio, UserTesting
$10-25/hour
Teach English to students worldwide via video chat. No teaching degree required for many platforms.
Cambly, Preply, iTalki, Engoo
$20-80/hour
Help students with math, science, test prep, and other subjects. Higher rates for specialized subjects like SAT/ACT prep.
Tutor.com, Wyzant, Varsity Tutors, Chegg Tutors
$15-30/audio hour (works out to $7-20/actual hour)
Convert audio and video files to text. Medical and legal transcription pays more but requires training.
Rev, TranscribeMe, GoTranscript, Scribie
$0.05-0.25/word
Translate documents, websites, and content between languages. Specialized translation (legal, medical) pays premium rates.
Gengo, One Hour Translation, Unbabel, Lionbridge
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