Remotasks notified Kenyan users of the platform’s exit from the market, causing uncertainty about their future earnings A Kenyan man on X shared alternative money-making websites that pay up to $200 (KSh 27,000) per day The Job Boarch Search offers opportunities to more than 7,000 job seekers, and with most being entry-level, no degree is required
Following Remotasks’ exit from the market, a Kenyan man has shared an extensive list of more than 10 different internet platforms that offer payments in United States (US) dollars.
For many in Kenya and beyond, the list serves as a lifeline, giving alternatives to those who depend on remote work.
In a post on X on Thursday, March 14, @FellMentKE revealed that money-making websites earn up to $200 (KSh 27,000) daily.
“Remotasks aside, there are many websites for making money online and getting paid in USD as long as you have a laptop. You can also make more than $200 per day using ChatGPT,” his post read.
Which are money-making websites?
1. JustRemote
The website offers more than 2000 remote jobs to people worldwide. These include staff backend software engineers, content creators, onboarding agents, product managers, freelance writers, and sales operators. “Earners on our platform are making approximately $61.50 (KSh 8,302) per hour if you’re good at talking to folks on the phone and knowing how to sell and pitch demo meetings with decision-makers,” one of the job adverts on the platform stated.
2. AngelList
The American software company helps startups, angel investors, and limited partners connect and raise money.
It began as an online introduction board for software businesses needing seed funding when it was founded in 2010. Since 2015, the website has enabled entrepreneurs to raise free capital from angel investors. On the platform, one can find unique jobs at startups and tech companies.
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3. WorkingNomads
WorkingNomads offers opportunities for job seekers to start their telecommuting careers. Over 25,000 remote jobs are available on the web, including social media chat sales, remote B2B sales closer, search engine optimisation managers, account executives and customer support managers.
4. oDesk work
A user on Odeskwork can take on the responsibilities of a freelancer or an employer. Employers log on to the site, begin posting projects, and invite freelancers to work on their projects.
5. Job Board Search
It has over 410 job boards offering job opportunities to more than 7,000 job seekers. Most of the jobs are entry-level, and no degree is required. Among them are content writing, backend jobs, animation, marketing and finance.
6. JS Remotely
It advertises JavaScript remote jobs globally. JS Remotely is under the umbrella of the Go Remotely group, which specialises in recruiting anywhere in the world.
7. Flex Jobs
Available on the website are jobs that offer flexibility (remote, flexible hours, alternative schedule, freelance, or part-time). Although it provides a diverse range of free job-related information, access to the complete job listings in its current database requires a paid membership.
8. Fiverr
Fiverr is a marketplace for digital services and employs freelancers. The freelancer will get their entire order payment once they deliver and finish the work to the satisfaction of the employer. At checkout, a small service charge is applied.
9. Upwork
Enrolling in Upwork is free. Once you register, fill out your profile, look for work, and start your own projects.
10. Freelance writing
FreelanceWriting.com has been providing daily and instantaneous online freelance writing jobs for both novice and seasoned writers since 1997. These include copywriting and blogging gigs.
11. ChatGPT
Since its release, the digital landscape has seen significant transformation. It has given people more opportunities to use the platform to commercialise their talents and earn money. ChatGPT is a go-to tool for doing jobs quickly. It involves writing codes, translating texts into multiple languages, doing math and creating blogs.
Other websites
Other platforms for online jobs are Remote, Freelancer, Indeed, Outsourcely, Problogger, LinkedIn and We Work Remotely.
What to know about Remotasks
Remotasks, a platform offering small online tasks for AI development, ceased operations in Kenya, leaving users unable to access it. Users received an email notification informing them of the platform’s closure, causing uncertainty about their future earnings. Brian Kipchumba, a successful user, shared his earnings with President William Ruto, inspiring many Kenyan youths to join it.
