Work Remotely

If you’re looking for remote, work-from-home, ‘be your own boss’ kind of jobs – then you’re in the right place.

With more and more companies mandating a back-to-work policy, it’s completely understandable not to want to return to the lifestyle of commuting and working a standard ‘9-5.’

A digital nomad is someone who works fully remote, and is also location independent (so they can work from anywhere.)

Here are some remote, work-from-home ideas which are a mixed bag (some are self-employment-based, others require some education, and some are jobs to find and apply to.)

Resources for Finding Remote Jobs

  • Rat Race Rebellion – great database for real, legit remote jobs that has been running for 25 years. You may have to watch an add before it shows you the jobs you’re matched to
  • Remote.co Job Board – Most jobs are US-based and require you to be a US national
  • 8,000 Hours – Not all of the jobs on the job board are remote, but quite a few of them are
  • Insurance companies – many of them in North America are going fully remote
  • We Work Remotely.com – another remote job resource
  • Working Nomads Job Board – there’s a job board that features lots of current job openings that are remote!
  • LinkedIn is always a good resource for finding work, and there are still lots of remote jobs posted. Be sure to create a full developed profile with all your skills, education and experience
  • Indeed, you can filter your search to only be jobs that are remote
  • Jibble Group – check out job openings at this UK-based company that fully embraces remote work, and has dozens of employees all over the world
  • Nicole Barker VA – they hire people to work as Virtual Assistants from home and pay a decent salary

Be Your Own Boss/Freelance Work

With these ideas, keep in mind that not many of them would start earning money ‘instantly.’ You’d need to give it time to grow, get clients, etc

  • Virtual Assistant (VA)
  • Social Media Manager
  • Freelance Writer
  • Start a YouTube Channel on something you’re an expert at
  • Virtual therapist, counsellor or life coach
  • E-commerce/Drop-shipping
  • Training
  • Starting a blog (travel, lifestyle and cooking are the most profitable types of blogs)

Where to Be Paid For Your Opinion

Filling out online surveys is not generally something that can be a full-time income, but it’s great for some pocket change while you look for or invest time in something else. In addition, having an opinion is something a bot can’t do, so it’s one of those things that is safe from being taken over by AI.

When filling out surveys for your opinion, be sure to read carefully and answer the questions with thought. They do sometimes slide tricks in there to ensure you’re actually reading and answering genuinely rather than just quickly clicking through.

  • Branded Surveys – one of the best sites where you can be paid to sign up for surveys. Open to residents of US, UK and Canada
  • Opinion Edge – the only requirements are to be 18 years old
  • Free Cash – this is a site where you can test apps, games and surveys
  • Angus Reid Forum – for Canadians, this is a pretty good way to make a few extra bucks. I have been filling out surveys for Angus Reid for years. They pay via gift card
  • Elite Surveys is a site that shows you plenty of other sites where you can test things and provide your opinion for money