32 Top Remote Side Gigs to Earn Money from Home (2025)

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      Here’s a surprising statistic: 58% of employees already have positions that allow them to work from home—at least some of the time. This means there's never been a better moment to take on a remote side hustle.

      There are numerous options available! In this article, I’ll outline my top recommendations based on:

      - Nearly 20 years of experience in making money online (and working from home full-time since 2008)

      - Hundreds of interviews with remote side hustlers

      - The potential earning capacity of each option

      Ready? Let’s dive in!

      1. Freelance Writing

      For over 25 years, the American Writers and Artists Institute has been assisting individuals in getting paid for freelance writing. You can explore their free 9-Step Blueprint to learn more.

      2. FlexJobs

      The premier site for authentic remote work opportunities. Founded in 2007, FlexJobs has thousands of listings that include part-time, full-time, and freelance choices across various industries.

      3. Paid Market Research

      User Interviews is a reliable platform for online (and in-person) consumer research studies. Participants can earn (generally $50-150/hr) by sharing their opinions and influencing future products and services. While this might not substitute for your main job, it can serve as a valuable side income.

      4. Remote Bookkeeping

      If you have an accounting background or are simply adept with numbers, this may be a suitable option for you. Bookkeeping is often one of the initial roles that new companies recruit for and can conveniently be conducted from home. For instance, Kate Johnson reported making $60 an hour or more from her virtual bookkeeping business. You can find free training on how to get started.

      5. Freelance Writing

      This is an excellent side hustle—using skills you already possess, you only need one client to begin. In the past, I earned money writing articles on clever ways to save at Starbucks or summarizing and repurposing my podcast interviews. I made around $75 per article from home and have compensated freelance writers anywhere from $10 to over $500 for content creation.

      Where can you find work? Here are a few resources:

      - ProBlogger: A free online job search platform specifically for freelance writers.

      - BloggingPro: A job board that updates daily with paid blogging and freelance writing opportunities.

      - Freelance Writing Jobs: A compilation of paid freelance writing and writing-related jobs sourced from various job boards and company websites.

      - Online Writing Jobs: Freelance writing tasks for website content in various industries—join for free. An application and writing sample are required, with pay varying per project, typically between $15 – $50.

      To discover more about earning as a writer, consult this free guide from the American Writers and Artists Institute.

      6. Virtual Assistant Service

      There is an increasing demand for remote administrative support, known as virtual assistants. Although this role has been around since the Internet's inception, the industry has grown significantly in recent years.

      To secure VA work, you can either join an established VA agency like BELAY Solutions, though competition is fierce as they only hire the top applicants and wages typically start at $12-16 per hour. Alternatively, you could launch your own virtual assistant business. My friend Abbey Ashley, who began her VA business on the side, has created a free training resource that covers:

      - Where to find thousands of potential clients.

      - How to earn a full-time income from home.

      - What clients look for in a VA (hint: it’s not necessarily prior VA experience).

      Click here for more information on becoming a virtual assistant.

      7. Web Design Services

      To your surprise, many businesses either have outdated websites or none at all. Fortunately, web design is a skill that can be learned, and it offers excellent earning potential. My suggestion is to choose a niche and become the go-to provider for businesses in that sector.

      For instance, Ryan Golgosky from 180sites.com focuses on building websites for pressure washing companies. He shared with me how this strategy, combined with a unique pricing model, allowed his web design business to achieve $100,000 in monthly income.

      8. Create a Useful Website

      While creating websites for clients is a good remote side hustle, building one for yourself could be even more beneficial. Although there’s a lot to grasp before this venture can succeed, when it does, it can be very profitable.

      For example:

      - Scott earns six figures annually from his bird-watching blog.

      - Shelley