Ready to earn? Here are the best platforms to find your next raket
Are you looking for side hustles?
In today’s economy, relying on a single source of income may place you at financial risk. Between rising monthly bills and the desire to build an emergency fund or travel the world, many find themselves trapped in a paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.
The good news is that there are now more practical ways to earn extra income outside a full-time job. If you have an extra few hours a week and have the skills to use, the right platform can help you turn that effort into a reliable side income.
Here are some platforms you can jumpstart your freelance search:
Upwork
Upwork is one of the reliable platforms for freelancers. Skilled professionals may find jobs in their respective niche, like writing, web and software development, graphic design, animation, video editing, and admin support, among others, in the US and worldwide.
Finding jobs is free, but freelancers need "Connects" to submit a proposal to prospective clients. You can avail of it for free sometimes, but if you have exhausted your supply, you can buy more, which costs between P16 and P80. Make sure to prepare your portfolio.
You can always rely on LinkedIn when searching for part-time jobs. Pro tip: Strengthen your profile and use the appropriate filters, such as "Part-time" or "Temporary," and select your preferred work setup to find opportunities within your current industry.
Indeed
Indeed is another great platform for finding traditional jobs or side jobs. You can discover postings from both large companies and startups across a wide range of roles. You can use the search filters to narrow down listings and explore trends or top searches on the platform. This will help you identify roles that are currently in demand and the cities that are popular for hiring.
Kalibrr
If you have strong tech skills, you may want to explore jobs at Kalibrr. You can also sort listings through search filters like job type, where you can choose full-time, part-time, freelance, or contractual, as well as the job level and work setup you prefer.
FlexJobs
FlexJobs is also a haven for freelancers seeking flexible and remote work opportunities. When searching for a job, you can filter listings based on your preferred work setup, minimum desired salary—either annual or hourly—and location.
According to the platform, every job listing is carefully screened to protect talent from scams and commission-only positions.
Fiverr
You can also explore jobs on Fiverr. Unlike other platforms, you can post “Gigs,” which are packages of services (Basic, Standard, Premium) that you offer, and wait for orders from clients. Once a client places an order and pays, Fiverr holds the payment and releases it to you after you deliver the work. The delivery is subject to the client’s approval, as they may request revisions.
Note, though, that Fiverr collects 20% commission on every order.
Onlinejobs.ph
Onlinejobs.ph is a platform that connects employers with Filipino virtual assistants and remote workers. Employers post job listings, and job seekers can apply directly. Once hired, employers pay the worker’s salary directly, usually on a monthly basis, and manage tasks, performance, and payments independently.
The platform does not collect any fees from every job or project completed.