{"id":109762,"date":"2018-10-10T20:13:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T20:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=109762"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:55:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:55:06","slug":"8-best-sources-for-remote-work-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/8-best-sources-for-remote-work-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"8 best sources for remote work opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to a recent Intuit survey, roughly 40% of people<\/a> will be self-employed by the year 2020. You’ve likely seen the evidence yourself in the form of bustling coffee shops and the growing popularity of the coworking space.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the allure of the remote work economy. You\u2019ll get to sleep in, travel the world, strike a better work-life balance, and so on. But if you\u2019re thinking about breaking free from your corporate shackles, there are better places to find paying jobs.<\/p>\n

Upwork<\/a> and Fivver<\/a> might seem like the best places to start, but freelancers can find themselves doing pro-level work for low, low rates.<\/p>\n

Here are some better sources for remote opportunities that will (eventually) allow you that independent, global nomad life you\u2019ve always wanted.<\/p>\n

8 best sources for remote work opportunities<\/h2>\n

LinkedIn Profinder<\/h3>\n

\"Profinder<\/p>\n

LinkedIn Profinder<\/a> is the professional network\u2019s answer to the freelance job board. While you can find remote jobs through the platform\u2019s traditional job board, it\u2019s hard to filter out say in-house writing jobs versus remote ones.<\/p>\n

Profinder connects freelancers with leads based on keyword searches, connections and companies followed.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that LinkedIn needs to approve your profile before you get started, though. You\u2019ll need some experience under your belt, a few endorsements, and a professional headshot.<\/p>\n

Still, it\u2019s LinkedIn. You\u2019ll need to pay to generate new business. You\u2019ll get to bid on 10 proposals for free, and if that\u2019s not enough, you\u2019ll need to upgrade to their $47.99 a month plan.<\/p>\n

Think of it as a means of biting the bullet and paying for marketing.<\/p>\n

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Problogger<\/h3>\n

\"Problogger<\/p>\n

Problogger<\/a> is a job board for anyone who writes for a living. Clients post on the board\u2014updated daily\u2014to find people to produce blog content. Assignments and gigs range from monthly blog posts to long-term arrangements. And while not every entry is a high paying opportunity, there are more than enough gems in the mix.<\/p>\n

Toptal<\/h3>\n

\"Toptal<\/p>\n

Toptal<\/a> is a freelance network that aims to take the top three percent of engineers, developers, designers, and writers from over 100 countries.<\/p>\n

Newbies will have a harder time making it in this cream of the crop pool, but there are some benefits to the company\u2019s rigorous screening process.<\/p>\n

Once accepted, you\u2019ll join a community of elite freelancers\u2014which will give you access to working with top companies like JP Morgan, Airbnb, and more\u2014meaning, you\u2019ll score clients that can pay top dollar.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, Toptal lets you set your rates\u2014so there\u2019s none of this disheartening bidding and back-and-forth you\u2019ll find on free-for-alls like Upwork.<\/p>\n

Craigslist<\/h3>\n

\"Craigslist<\/p>\n

Yes, Craigslist<\/a> is rife with scammers and shady opportunities. But you can also find some decent clients by doing a little digging.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t recommend using Craigslist as your primary method for seeking out new opportunities<\/strong>, but plenty of smaller companies seek out talent through the site who may prove to be loyal clients for the long haul.<\/p>\n

We recommend scanning jobs by the city \u2014 hitting all of the major metropolitan areas in the U.S. and looking in the \u201cwriting gigs\u201d and \u201cwriting\/editing jobs\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n

Same goes for design, development and so on.<\/p>\n

Of course, you\u2019ll want to protect yourself. Avoid jobs that seem too good to be true\u2014if the post talks about how much money you could make, versus what the job entails, it\u2019s probably a scam.<\/p>\n

And, of course, never provide any financial information or personal information before you schedule a call or do some research.<\/p>\n

Proonto<\/h3>\n

\"Proonto<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve included Proonto<\/a> because it\u2019s a little different than most of the other freelancer sites out there. Remote work generally falls into a few different categories\u2014 web design, writing, editing, graphic design, programming, and web development.<\/p>\n

Proonto is a resource for people looking for customer service work. According to their AngelList profile, the platform brings together e-commerce businesses and sales and customer service reps.<\/p>\n

Prospective reps can search by industry and find a remote job that fits their schedule and skill set.<\/p>\n

WriteJobs+<\/h3>\n

\"WriteJobs+<\/p>\n

WriteJobs+<\/a> is an aggregate job board for freelance writers. It\u2019s not the prettiest site out there\u2014and you\u2019ll need to pay $5 a month for access to their Blogger-powered list.<\/p>\n

The benefit of this platform is the site combs through the internet in search of the best writing jobs\u2014weeding through Craigslist scams and leaving out the \u201cno pay\u201d gigs that promise connections and portfolio examples.<\/p>\n

Indeed<\/h3>\n

\"Indeed<\/p>\n

Indeed<\/a>, of course, is a familiar name in the job board biz. They\u2019re also a really decent resource for steady, remote work. Developers, advertising pros, bloggers, and designers alike can find long-term opportunities through the platform by selecting \u201cremote\u201d in the \u201cwhere\u201d section of the site. Easy as can be.<\/p>\n

AngelList<\/h3>\n

\"Angellist<\/p>\n

AngelList<\/a> is an interesting beast. The site is typically used as a way for startups to seek out angel investors for their venture. But it\u2019s also a decent source for remote opportunities that span web development, marketing, sales, and more.<\/p>\n

The startup platform presents an opportunity to work with up-and-coming companies<\/strong>\u2014which may appeal to remote workers. That said, founders don\u2019t have a huge team of admins and HR reps to help them with the hiring process, so communication may be a bit tricky.<\/p>\n

We recommend filtering by companies that have already received seed funding. Companies awaiting their first round might not have the funds to pay freelancers right off the bat\u2014and sometimes switch gears, leaving remote pros in the lurch.<\/p>\n

Wherever you look, prospecting is a daily slog<\/h3>\n

Between the social media channels and dedicated job boards, there\u2019s no shortage of places to look for that next big paycheck.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s important to know that, once you make the switch to remote work, the prospecting never ends.<\/strong> Scour the boards and do some in-person networking, too. The point is to keep your funnel loaded up, so the well never runs dry.<\/p>\n\n

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