Does the thought of setting your own hours and working from home or wherever else you choose get your blood pumping? Or, do you find yourself often saying I want to work online and earn a little extra cash?
If so, you may be a prime candidate for freelance and remote work. This is not suited for everyone as it takes a level of discipline in order to commit to working in such a flexible environment. However, it you think you have it takes, check out the opportunities below and begin earning.

Amazon Mechanical Turk
Tip! If based outside the USA & India, your money earned is transferred to an Amazon.com Giftcard
CopyPress
Catering to creative types
Tip! Copypress requires that you complete their certification in the area of interest first.
Ebay
Make some extra cash selling/reselling items on Ebay
Etsy
Create unique items and sell via your own online store
Tip! Geared towards the creative types who enjoy working with their hands.
Fiverr
Tip! Become a seller on Fiverr and customise your gigs offering different packages at different rates.
Flex Jobs
Tip! Search for jobs anywhere to see what remote work options are currently available. The site is a great resource for flexible jobs
Freelancer
Tip! More suitable for those with professional work experience
Hubstaff
Online time tracking platform
Tip! More geared towards those interested in software development
Transcribe Me
Online transcription & translation service
Tip! There is an English Exam to take after you successfully register
Rev
Online transcription & translation service
Tip! There is a test to take as part of the application process
Showaround
Tour-guiding & sightseeing
Tip! There are restrictions on transferring money outside of the EEA. As an alternative, your clients can pay cash on the day
Teachable
Teaching & education
Tip! There’s a free option that allows you to create a course which you then can sell
Try My UI
Website & app testing
Tip! You’ll be recording your experience so a decent microphone is needed.
Udemy
Become an instructor at Udemy
Upwork
Tip! More suitable for those with professional work experience
User Feel
Usability testing tool for websites and apps
Tip! Register and take a test. You’ll be recording your experience so a decent microphone is needed.
User Testing
Website & app testing
Tip! You’ll be recording your experience so a decent microphone is needed.
Vayable
Tour Guiding & Sightseeing
Tip! Create a niche for yourself by crafting a unique, personalised experience for visitors to your country
Wealthy Affiliate
Platform for affiliate marketers of all levels
Tip! Use the free trial time to work through the free material and see if affiliate marketing is a good fit for you.
We Work Remotely
Online job board for remote jobs
Tip! Read listings carefully as some may limit remote work to a particular country
Wonder
Online research service
Tip! Strong research & analytics skills needed
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