Are you tired of your 9-5 pm job? Then what's stopping you from being boss? If
you're looking for something new to do, that also pays decently well. We've got good news for you.
In today's video, we will give you an overview of some of the highest-paying freelance jobs, you
should maybe consider doing. Because who doesn't like a bigger paycheck with fewer working hours?
Stay tuned, and you'll be surprised as some don't
even need academic qualifications for you to venture into them.
11. 3D MODELER
Are you trained and skilled in 3D modeling? Then it's about time you cut off those shackles that
are tying you down to one company. Because you have a very high demand
set of skills for you to be working a 9-5 schedule while you could be your own boss.
You can aim at diversifying your portfolio to match the different industries you'd like
to venture into. There are many industries such as gaming, medicine, virtual reality,
marketing, Tv and motion pictures, and even manufacturing. So don't feel limited or
restricted to choose one specific kind of industry for the rest of your life.
Commit to building your brand as you source out for the clientele. Create a good portfolio
that outlays the work you've done and the collaborations you've partaken in. In case you
are a newbie, don't shy away from offering free services as long as it serves your course. Meaning
that you can get free marketing from clients, you offer free services to and it helps to add to your
portfolio. I forgot to mention that you can charge a straight-up fee of $19 hourly. That sounds to me
like a good deal for a freelancer. And in the case that you're scared to quit your 9-5 job,
there isn't any problem. You can always take it up as a side hustle before it pays you big.
10. MAKE-UP ARTIST
It seems like everyone you know nowadays is a self-proclaimed makeup artist.
I'll be letting you in on the secret as to why everyone is flocking to this career path.
Firstly, you don't need to have attended any actual school.
The greatest asset you could have is passion and creativity
to bring someone's ideas to life. Always be keen to keep up with the latest makeup trends.
Additionally, it would boost your client base to have some knowledge of facial regimens,
just so that you don't end up putting an oily foundation on a client who has oily skin.
This kind of keenness to detail will have your clients giving you some awesome reviews.
As a freelance makeup artist, you have the power to dictate your work schedule. Starting from the
days, you accept jobs to the working hours that are most comfortable for you. If you don't mind
travelling for work, this is a great opportunity to accept clients far away from your locale.
With this, you could be paid up to $18 per hour without having to quit your day job.
Imagine what you can be able to achieve when you diversify your skills!
You could do bridal make-up, day-to-day makeup artist, or even movie make-up artist.
I assure you, you'll never get bored of this challenge. As you build your skill, ensure that
you build your online presence by posting nice pictures of before and after makeup on your feed.
You could even start a YouTube channel and earn extra cash from teaching people
how to apply their makeup. With this form of artistry, I can assure you the sky's the limit.
9. VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
With the growing reliance on small businesses, owning virtual offices, it's no surprise to
hire a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant will help offer your customers administrative
assistance whenever the need arises. Your duties will vary with different clients' needs. Often
they range from scheduling meetings, booking appointments, clerical and bookkeeping tasks
and so on. Although, those aren't the only duties that you will need to perform.
You are allowed to work from home or any other location that you choose.
Since there isn't an actual office to report to,
there is no such thing as a dressing code that you are supposed to adhere to.
However, your clients would appreciate you looking kempt and professional during video meetings.
You're expected to buy your computer equipment and pay for wifi or internet on your own. A quick tip:
don't skimp on the type of software you buy or the speed of the internet. You'll regret
this dearly when you delay reports or fail to meet deadlines because of slow internet.
And why wouldn't you be smiling when you go home with about $60,000 a year?
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8. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Graphics designing is by far the best-paying freelance career that comes to mind. But it's
only limited to the creatives who have a way with different professional designing tools.
A newbie in the industry could earn up to $30-35 per hour. While a graphic designer
with years of experience could go home with a very fat bank check, every week.
Some clients will need you to have a degree before allocating sensitive projects to you.
Also, a sturdy portfolio will be an added advantage to you.
A typical graphic designer's work schedule includes working from Monday through Friday.
That's about 37 working hours per week. Clocking in some extra hours is very
common with this career choice. But at the end of the day, you still are your boss,
and you can decide to reject any projects that require you to work overtime.
If you are conflicted on whether it's a long-term industry, I can assure you that graphic designing
is here to stay. You can see this by the number of companies that are transforming to a more digital
platform, from their production to marketing and now even to how they sell to their customers.
7. PROFESSOR
The world of education and learning is fast evolving into the digital arena.
Especially since the onset of the pandemic, many schools and learning institutions have
embraced virtual learning. This means that you can get a teaching job anywhere
in the world without having to leave your house. You could teach on the subjects you
are well accustomed to with ease, as long as it's not a master's degree.
If you want to be a college professor, the school administration you would like to teach
will ask for academic records, referrals, and testimonials. They'll probably do a
background check on you to ascertain that you have a clean criminal record.
After which you'll be given the job and will be responsible for several things.
Including accessing, grading, creating a workable learning schedule.
You could work for only 9-12 hours a week. But that time only accounts for teaching. You'll
need to work another 10hours a week grading, and even more hours preparing for the classes.
Fortunately, most colleges offer great commissions of about $42 per hour.
Additionally, they make it easier for you to further your education. By giving you subsides
rates on masters or Ph.D. programs for yourself. On the other hand, once you're a senior employee,
you get to decide which tasks to do and allocate the others to someone else.
6. PHOTOGRAPHER
Unlike most of the freelance jobs on our list, photography will mean that you'll have to leave
the comfort of your home to work. You'll need to go out in search of beautiful locations that
will appeal to customers. Think mostly about aesthetics when choosing photography locations.
Because, everyone today is looking towards aesthetics more than anything else.
You have an array of choices depending on your interest when it comes to picking which type of
photography you'll venture into. You could be a portrait or wedding photographer. Some other
strange but highly-laying types of photography are tourism, nature, and food photography. I bet you
didn't see that coming right! Pick whichever that suits you well and have a go at it.
Perks of being a photographer include an average wage of up to $20 per hour.
You get to travel and interact with a vast diversity of people. If you are lucky,
you could even be privileged to interact with different cultures in this world. Also, your
parents won't have a fit when you pitch them the idea of taking up a job during non-school hours.
5. COPYWRITER If you are thinking of
topping up on your skills, you mustn't forget to consider copywriting. Research places it as one
of the most lucrative, fast earning side-hustles today. Learning some copywriting skills will not
only earn you big bucks but will also create more opportunities for you. Just like any other field,
this one has numerous branches, but the direct response copywriters are known to have the highest
potential income. In other words, they make more than the rest except the infamous medical writers
who take home more than $100,000 per month. Starting up a career as a copywriter doesn't
need much. Except taking up a simple online job. Together with reading some top recommended books,
like the ultimate sales letter. The job requires you to create content on writing
marketing materials, in a way that prompts the reader to react in a specific manner.
In the most recent rating, copywriting has been rated amongst the highest paying freelance jobs.
4. DIGITAL MARKETING This speedy growing demand
for digital marketing guarantees high earnings at the same time
exposing you to the wide scope of work that you could monetize once you perfect the skills.
The marketer is responsible for direct interaction with customers, onboarding them on the services
that different entities offer. If you wish to dive deeper into this career, you can as well utilize
the many opportunities that come with the package. Those who wouldn't mind maintaining the digital
marketing consultant's post, can enjoy the high pay of about a hundred thousand dollars yearly.
You can learn online from the many articles that teach some basic skills on digital marketing.
3. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
There are numerous careers one can venture into, but only a few can guarantee you a
minimum of $43 per hour. A perfect example is the account executive post that entails
the management of newly acquired accounts working at extending clientele for different
companies. Compared to other freelance jobs, this one here is a tough cookie. Can you imagine that,
working hours are between 8 to 5 pm? If this isn't for you, we suggest you consider something else.
2. PROGRAMMING
Programming isn't something new to us, as we've heard it severally in the past.
Programing entails using certain codes and computer languages such as javascript and C++,
converting the design into prompts the computer will follow within a website.
Besides working roughly forty hours from Monday to Friday, you walk away with an average wage
of $38 per hour. Having a close relationship with networking and analytical work, you'll
be able to benefit from the free knowledge acquired within the course of your work.
The computer language is a bit complicated at first, but once you familiarize yourself with the
different languages, the rest will be a walk in the park. Soon most jobs will be digitally based,
and it will do you a great deal to have some programming knowledge to top off your skills.
1. CONTENT CREATOR
Working as a content creator is not only a flexible venture but also a well-paying one
too. Many people have retired from their lousy jobs and utilized the numerous social media apps
at their disposal. Apps like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram have brought many to stardom with just a
mere click of the like button. Once you've learned the tricks of content creation, all you need is
a camera and dope content to start your career. With the new wave of digital migration, you can
earn from your phone by simply posting content that will interest people. Feel free to pick
from being a blogger, vlogger, YouTuber, and even a Tik toker and earn from what you like doing.
So, who would have thought that these innovative indulging careers,
could be done as a freelancer? Well, in today's world, anything is possible.
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