There is no denying that the freelance economy is growing these days. Many Kenyans are enterprising and choose to do side hustles in their free time to augment their income. There are many Kenyans who work full time and others who are earning a lot of money working full time online. All you need for most online jobs is a stable internet connection and time. The good thing about working online is that it gives you the flexibility to work anywhere and anytime. Here are some people who are earning a living from online jobs and some who have quit their jobs to do online jobs full time.
Today, I decided to share with you some freelancing sites where you can make money online in Kenya.
1. Eyelighter
The name is likely familiar to students and alumni on many campuses. You can use this site to write recipes, e-books, blog posts, cover letters, and even press releases, and if your article is approved and free of plagiarism, you can make as much as $7,000-8,000 per 500 words.
Once a user or potential user registers a free account and specifies their area of ​​expertise, requests start trickling in from people who need your services.
2. Upwork
Here, you can find all kinds of skills, including programming, app development, creative writing, accounting, sales expertise, and more. With around 3 million job listings posted on the site every year, you have a wide range of jobs to choose from.
3. Fiber
The site allows you to make money with just about anything, from $5. You can design a book cover, design a t-shirt, write a cover letter, etc. Rates range from Ksh500 to Ksh103,000. Freelancers are required to sign up for an account at no extra cost.
4. iFreelance
The site allows clients to find freelancers who can design, build and market their projects for a fee. There are many other jobs available, including photography, painting, engineering, videography and more. Freelancers can bid on as many jobs as they can, but first they need to sign up for a basic account by paying a small fee of Ksh 500.
5. Bright Monday
While many know it as a job search site, users can specify if they’re looking for part-time work and will be introduced to companies that need their skills.
6. Guru.com
With a freelance population of over 1.7 million, the site shows promise and job opportunities.
Available roles span art, marketing, translation, multimedia, photography and even design.
7. People Per Hour
The site connects companies with a wide range of freelancers who do a variety of jobs including web design, graphic design, blogging, translation, marketing, etc. Freelancers receive notifications when new job listings are published.
8. Simple Hired
SimplyHired offers a wider range than most other freelancing platforms and is perfect for everyone: programmers, designers, professionals, university students, graduates, etc. You will find the right freelancing platform for you, all you need to do is sign up and unlock your potential.
9. University recruiters
Perfect for college students and recent graduates, College Recruiter provides a platform for students to earn money as a part-time job, kick-starting someone’s career.
10. Freelance Writing Jobs
This is primarily for freelancers who love writing. For freelancers who are writers, editors, bloggers, and even publishers, this can be a great platform to make money here.
