There was a time when working from home was a pipe dream. Thanks to technology like Slack, there’s been a surge of legit jobs you can do from home, which pay even more than the regular white collar jobs.
Whether that’s working remotely for a company or starting your own business there’s no shortage of work-at-home opportunities. Here are work from home jobs that most make above the average American salary.
- Animator
Are you an artistic and creative individual who is able to create animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other types of media? Then you can work at home as freelance animator. There are few guys in Kenya who rake in up to Ksh200, 000 per month.
- Baker/Caterer/Chef
If you have a knack for baking or cooking, then turn your passion into a side business. From your own kitchen you could start a catering or personal chef business. If you’re a baker, you could sell you goods to friends, neighbors, online, or at local farmer’s markets.
- Blogger
Blogging is inexpensive and easy to start. It could be as simple as you just writing about your favorite music or food. Eventually, this hobby can start generating some money for you.
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Some bloggers earn up to $1million per month by simply doing what they love
- Child Caregiver
I’m sure that you have more than enough friends, family, and neighbors who could use someone to watch their children. Whether if it’s just for a couple of hours or for the entire day, running a childcare business from your home can be lucrative. Just make sure that you obtain the correct licences and permits.
- Ecommerce Store Owner
There are five types of eCommerce business models; dropshipping, wholesaling, manufacturing, white-labeling, and subscription. And, thanks to sites like Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce, you can quickly launch your own ecommerce store.
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- Event Planner
Whether if it’s planning a wedding, birthday party, or corporate event, people are looking for organized individuals to do most of the event planning for them.
- Film and Post Instructional Videos
Are you really good at something? Then create a YouTube account and start filming yourself instructing others your unique skills. To start earning some cash, enroll in YouTube’s partner program so that you can make $1 to $2 per 1,000 hits.
- Graphic Designer
Businesses are in need of someone to design their logo, website, or visual ads. If you have a degree or certification in this area, you can make a comfortable salary or Ksh 2 million annually. This is starting, the better you get, the more clients will refer other clients over to you. Here is a killer guide I put together on how to build a website that should help you get started.
- Handmade Crafter
Do you make handmade products like jewelry or furniture? If so, set up an Etsy shop and start selling your handmade crafts online.
- Instructor
Do you know how to play a musical instrument? Can you get people in shape? Whatever your knowledge or experience, people will pay you to share that information with them. Even if you don’t want people coming into your home, you could always start an online instructional program.
- Internet Security Specialist
As an internet security specialist, you monitor networks for security threats and implement security standards. You may also install data protection systems as well. Given the attention that online security has been receiving, this job is expected to grow steadily over the next several years.
- Photographer/Videographer
Even though everyone has a camera on their phone these days, there’s still a need for these types of professionals like for events like weddings. You can also sell your images on sites like Foap.com.
- Product Reviewer
This may sound too good to be true, but you can actually make a decent living just by reviewing the products that you use daily. You can earn money through reviewing products on Jumia website.To start the journey,join Jumia affiliate program
- Programmer
Learning a programming language, such as Ruby, can make around $61 per hour. Not too shabby. If you’re interested, here’s a handy programmer guide to get you on your way.
- Realtor
While you can run a reality business from your home, as long as you have your state’s real estate license, you still have to show potential buyers the home. And, don’t forget that you also have to prepare the home for showing too. However, thanks to technology, you can become a virtual realtor where you can show a property without having to physically be there.
- Renter
Do you have an extra bedroom? How about a car you don’t drive everyday? Are there household items laying around collecting dust? If so, rent them out to people who could use them.
- Repairer
If you have a knack for fixing things, like bicycles, cars, or computers, then launch your own repair business. It probably doesn’t cost more than a little marketing to get started since you probably already have the tools and resources.
- Short Tasks
A short task is a job or assignment that can be completed quickly. Examples include washing cars,home cleaning, taking children to school, washing carpets.They may not pay much, but it’s a fast and easy way to make money from home. Here’s a list of short task sites you should check out if interested.
- Social Media Manager
There are a lot of organizations who need someone to manage their social media accounts. Some organizations may even want you to completely develop a social media strategy for them.
- Stylist
If you love fashion, and want to work from home, then you can become an online stylist.
- Become an Expert
Nowadays people are going online to find someone that is an expert at things they are struggling with. A growing trend is hiring an expert vs hiring a large company to come in and help them fix problems.
- Travel Agent
Despite the fact that there are numerous travel sites that make planning a trip a breeze, it can still be time-consuming. What’s more, there may be certain travel conditions that you are not aware of. That’s why there’s still a need for travel agent to scour the web for the best deals, share advice, or plan your itinerary.
- Web Developer
Depending on the specific job, as well as your expertise, you could bring-in between Ksh 1 million to Ksh10 million per year to build websites from scratch.
