- Kenyans are turning to online work to make a living amid lack of job opportunities in the country
- The average hourly wage for a freelance writer in Kenya is 353.96 Kenyan shillings, which means you can earn 3,500 Kenyan shillings a day for 10 hours of work.
- Digital marketing is one of the in-demand jobs in Kenya, according to BrighterMonday’s Future of Jobs report
TUKO.co.ke journalist Japhet Ruto has over eight years of experience in financial, business and technology reporting, providing deep insight into economic trends in Kenya and the world.
The modern world is massively interconnected thanks to high internet speeds. One of the most popular trends in today’s society is online work.
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Unlike traditional jobs, working online eliminates the need for physical interaction between employers and employees, providing many benefits for both parties.
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For Kenyans, a wide range of online jobs are paid in M-Pesa and dollars.
Which online jobs pay the best?
1. Freelance writer
Freelance writers work for brands and create content for a fee.
This content may include general articles, fictional stories, product reviews, or product comparisons.
According to Payscale, the average hourly wage for freelance writers in Kenya is Ksh 353.96 KH. This means that if you work for 10 hours, you can earn 3,500 Kenyan shillings every day.
2. Academic writing
Academic writing has proven to be a reliable source of income for most Kenyans who are unable to find other jobs.
According to Payscale, the average hourly wage for a writer in 2024 is Ksh 425.
Former academic writer Zac Twita revealed that he earned more than Sh1 million a month during peak season.
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“I can say that the job was very rewarding. On a good month, I could earn just over Shs1 million,” said the man, who worked at the site for eight years from 2009 to 2017. he said while revealing that.
3. Web development
The average monthly salary for a web developer is Ksh 493,550, making it one of the highest paying online jobs.
Their main role is to create the website and make sure it works.
Skills required for web development include proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end development, and coding in languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, and PHP.
Digital marketing is one of the in-demand jobs in Kenya, according to BrighterMonday’s Future of Jobs report.
This is being driven by the growth of social media, with companies turning to social media influencers to market their products.
Citizen Digital reported that TikToker Asiad Nasenya, for example, earns more than half a million Kenyan shillings a month from her influence on brands.
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5. Sales of digital products such as e-books
Selling digital products is another lucrative job. Products here include software, e-books, online courses, and more.
The amount that can be produced depends on the demand for the product.
Bizna Kenya reported that Tiktoker Lewelleyn Ouya earned 400,000 Kenyan shillings from selling e-books.
6. Microtasks
Microtasks include completing assignments online. This ranges from data entry to creating product descriptions.
Several websites offer such tasks. Some of them include Remotasks, Upwork, and Amazon Mechanical Turk.
Brian Kipchumba, a student at Kaiboi University of Technology, told Chancellor William Ruto that he earned $284 (Ksh 40,902) in a few weeks on Remotask.
What was William Ruto’s promise on digital jobs?
President William Ruto has announced plans to secure jobs for Kenyan youth abroad and in the digital sector.
Mr Ruto said he had signed agreements with foreign countries such as the US, UK and France to secure jobs for Kenyans.
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The head of state said information and communication technology (ICT) centers will be built in each district so that young people can study and work online.
He advised the youth to come to the ICT hub for training and start earning money.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
