1. Consulting or Coaching
If you have a strong background in a particular industry (e.g., business, education, HR, finance, healthcare), you can:
Offer consulting services to companies.
Provide coaching or mentoring online (career coaching, life coaching, etc.).
Use platforms like Clarity.fm, Coach.me, or even your own website.
2. Virtual Assistant (VA)
Provide administrative support remotely:
Email and calendar management
Data entry
Scheduling
Social media help
Platforms to find VA jobs:
Belay
Fancy Hands
Upwork
3. Writing, Editing, or Proofreading
If you have good language skills, you can:
Write articles, blogs, or eBooks
Edit or proofread documents
Specialize in grant writing, resumes, or technical writing
Sites to find gigs:
ProBlogger
Freelancer
Contena
4. Customer Service Representative
Many companies hire remote workers to handle customer service:
Phone, email, or chat-based
Training is usually provided
Flexible hours often available
Companies that hire:
Amazon
Liveops
Alorica
5. Bookkeeping or Accounting
If you have experience with finances, you can offer:
Bookkeeping for small businesses
Tax preparation
Payroll services
Platforms or tools:
QuickBooks
Bookminders
Intuit
6. Online Tutoring or Teaching
Great if you have teaching experience or subject matter knowledge:
K-12 or college tutoring
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Music, art, or hobby-based instruction
Good platforms:
VIPKid
Wyzant
Outschool
Preply
7. Online Selling or Reselling
Start a small business selling products online:
eBay, Etsy (crafts, vintage items)
Amazon (used books, retail arbitrage)
Facebook Marketplace or Poshmark
8. Data Entry / Transcription
Basic computer skills can qualify you for:
Typing or transcription work (medical/legal/general)
Data entry tasks
Legit sites:
Rev
TranscribeMe
Clickworker
SigTrack
9. Creative Freelance Work
If you're artistic or creative:
Graphic design
Voice-over work
Photography editing
Try:
Fiverr
99designs
Voices.com
Tips for Success:
Avoid scams: Never pay for a job upfront.
Update your skills: Consider short online courses (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Coursera).
Polish your resume for remote work emphasis.
Join communities like FlexJobs or Remote.co for curated listings.