Man Lists Remote Jobs To Do As Side Hustles, Pay In US Dollars

• Thousands of Kenyans have resorted to online jobs which pay in US dollars amid a scarcity of office jobs in the country
• An online business strategist, @FellMentKE, shared a list of websites that offer remote jobs which can be done as side hustles
• Taking up side hustles provides additional financial security and allows individuals to explore new passions and develop skills that are different from their core profession

TUKO.co.ke journalist Japhet Ruto brings over eight years of experience in financial, business, and technology reporting, offering deep insights into Kenyan and global economic trends.

Side hustles provide an additional source of income, offering financial security and stability from the risks associated with relying on a single source of income.

Doing such gigs often allows individuals to explore their passions or develop skills in areas outside their main profession.

An online business strategist, @FellMentKE, shared a list of websites offering remote jobs that can be done as side hustles and pay in United States (US) dollars.

"If you have free time, a laptop, and Wi-Fi, you can make $127 (KSh 16,878) per day with ChatGPT, Outlier, and Remotask. Here's how to start a side hustle that'll make you rich in 2024," he wrote on X.

Which websites offer remote jobs?

1. Abacus.AI

According to @FellMentKE, writing blogs can earn up to $113 (KSh 15,000) a day if you use tools like Abacus.AI to curate blog posts.

This AI tool has the capacity to create engaging content that is SEO-optimised for performance both on websites and even social media.

If you have a website, such content, if well executed, can get you more eyeballs, clicks and views, which can later be translated into consistent income.

There are also websites that pay for content, such as SEO articles, reviews, and fiction stories, among others.

So, if you manage to get into such contracts, you will make money through article generation and optimization using Abacus.AI.

Abacus.AI was founded by Bindu Reddy, who is currently the firm's CEO, according to Reuters.

2. Playbookux: Work and earn as a tester

PlaybookUX is an all-in-one user feedback platform that allows users to recruit workers, conduct, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative research.

So, here, you will find jobs where you are paid to test things and provide feedback. This can be your part-time job.

You can participate in various types of studies, including testing websites, mobile apps, prototypes, and more.

Anyone can sign up as a tester, and you’ll have the chance to interact and impact products from global brands.

With the right skills and depending on the type of feedback analysis you provide, you can earn upto $211 (KSh 28,000) on PlaybookUX.

3. Nexrep

Nexrep is a platform connecting service providers (contractors) to clients. The service provided here is customer care.

The contractors sign up on the platform, after which they will be required to provide their details and get certification.

After this competitive onboarding process, you can be hired (if you match the skills desired by the client) to provide customer care services and be paid by the client.

Some of the people already working here part-time earn around $372 (KSh 49,440) monthly.

4. Arise: Providing customer service at home

Arise connects individual CX practitioners to the world’s best brands around the globe.

Arise is another platform that connects individuals with remote working opportunities. It allows users to work in customer service roles from home.

It all starts with creating your Arise profile, which includes filling out a form with basic information and validating your mobile and email contact details.

Here, you will get connected to jobs like customer service, bilingual community moderation for gaming clients, community moderation, insurance customer support in various regions, and more, so all you have to do is explore available opportunities based on your interests and skills.

To ensure high-quality delivery on tasks, you may need to complete certification and training. It is, however, important to note that some certifications require you to pay for them

Once authenticated, you’ll be ready to start working with the client.

Other jobs you can find here include:

• Home repair company customer service for signed up companies
• Intuit TurboTax customer support.

Customer service reps on Arise get paid around $598 (KSh 79,476) monthly.

5. User Interviews

User Interviews connects researchers conducting user research with willing participants and just like other platforms, you need to sign up and create an account before you can start participating in tasks.

You will be required to provide information about your education and skills; this is important since it ensures you get paired with relevant studies being conducted.

Once you are registered, you will receive invitations to apply for specific studies, or you will have the option of browsing listed active studies directly.

If you happen to find a study that interests you, then take the shot and apply to participate, after which researchers will review your application.

If you are selected as the man or woman for the job and invited into a study, you’ll receive specific participation instructions from the researcher.

You will be required to follow those instructions, share your opinions, and get paid for your time.

This opportunity offers the potential to earn over $2500 (KSh 332,258) per task. The rate could be higher or lower depending on the nature and complexity of the surveys.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended to be general in nature and is not financial or professional advice. Users should verify the credibility and legitimacy of each platform before committing to any job offers.

How to earn KSh 26k daily

@FellMentKe also shared a list of websites that pay up to KSh 26,000 daily for online surveys.

This comes amid a scarcity of jobs in Kenya that has seen graduates resort to online jobs to make ends meet.

InboxDollars is an online rewards programme that has given its members over $60 million (KSh 7.98 billion) in gift cards and prizes.

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