There are job opportunities where you can apply and work remotely without leaving your house. But you must have at least one of these skills.
These are the most in-demand skills in the world right now. Follow this post to see where to apply after learning.
1. Cybersecurity
- Learn free on: YouTube, TryHackMe (tryhackme. com), freeCodeCamp (freecodecamp. org)
- Certification: CompTIA Security+
- You can earn up to $18,000 every single month from the comfort of your house.
2. Data Analysis
- Learn free on: YouTube, Kaggle (kaggle. com), Google Data Analytics (coursera. org)
- Certification: Google Data Analytics Certificate
- You can earn up to $14,000 every single month working remotely.
3. AI and Machine Learning
- Learn free on: YouTube, fast. ai (fast. ai), Kaggle (kaggle. com)
- Certification: IBM AI Engineering Certificate
- You can earn up to $20,000 every single month. One of the highest paying skills on this list.
4. Software Development
- Learn free on: freeCodeCamp (freecodecamp. org), The Odin Project (theodinproject. com), YouTube
- Certification: AWS Certified Developer or Meta Front-End Certificate
- You can earn up to $15,000 every single month fully remote.
5. Digital Marketing
- Learn free on: YouTube, Google Digital Garage (learndigital. withgoogle. com), HubSpot Academy (academy.hubspot. com)
- Certification: Google Digital Marketing Certificate (free)
- You can earn up to $10,000 every single month working from anywhere.
6. Graphic Design
- Learn free on: YouTube, Canva Design School (designschool.canva. com), Adobe tutorials (helpx. adobe. com)
- Certification: Adobe Certified Professional
- You can earn up to $12,000 every single month remotely.
7. Copywriting
- Learn free on: YouTube, HubSpot Academy (academy.hubspot. com), Copyblogger (copyblogger. com)
- Certification: HubSpot Content Marketing Certificate (free)
- You can earn up to $12,500 every single month writing from your laptop.
8. Project Management
- Learn free on: YouTube, Google Project Management Course (coursera. org), Alison (alison. com)
- Certification: PMP or Google Project Management Certificate
- You can earn up to $15,000 every single month managing projects remotely.
Now here is where to apply once you are ready:
- Upwork (upwork. com): the largest freelance platform in the world. Create a profile, highlight your skill and certifications, and start bidding for jobs. Clients from the US, UK, Canada, and Europe are actively hiring.
- Fiverr (fiverr. com): create a gig around your skill and let clients come to you. Best for designers, copywriters, and digital marketers starting out.
- LinkedIn (linkedin. com): optimize your profile with your skill, certifications, and portfolio. Recruiters from top companies search LinkedIn daily. This is where corporate remote jobs are won.
- Toptal (toptal. com): for developers, designers, and project managers who are already experienced. Toptal is selective but pays the highest rates on any freelance platform.
- United Nations Careers Portal (careers.un. org): hires remotely for roles in digital communications, data, and project management. Entry level pay starts at $5,000 per month.
- World Bank Group (worldbank. org/careers): hires data analysts, AI specialists, digital marketers, and project managers. Entry level pay starts at $8,333 per month.
African Development Bank (afdb. org/careers): strong demand for tech and project management professionals across Africa. Entry level pay starts at $7,000 per month.
To position yourself well, do these three things before you apply anywhere. First, build a portfolio of real projects even if they are personal ones. Second, get at least one recognized certification. Third, write a LinkedIn profile or Upwork bio that speaks directly to what you can do for a client, not just what you studied.
Your skill is your passport. Get one and use it.
Above all, love God.
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