The Ultimate List of Work-at-Home Sites
By: Assistant Melissa
Tags: Job Hunting, Digital Nomads, Remote Working, Work, Jobs

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If you follow my blog regularly, you know that I post a curation of new job opportunities every Monday. There are two reasons why I do this:

I truly want to help others. Looking for jobs is a lot of fun!

However, the jobs you’ll see listed each week are not full-time, put on your suit and tie, grab your briefcase (do people carry those anymore?) jobs. Instead, each opportunity can be done from the comfort of your own home. Ahh…

But Melissa, you teach people about blogging and entrepreneurship. Why post job listings?

Personally, my favorite type of work is working for yourself. That’s why I do what I do.

But I’ve met so many people over the years who don’t feel that way and that’s okay. Not everyone wants to work for themselves or have their own blog. There is also the fact that it takes a minute for any blog to make enough money to leave a 9-to-5 job. I’ve been there too.

Here’s the thing. My mission is to help others. In order to do that, I acknowledge that everyone’s path is different. While some of my readers and clients (hi, friends!) want to work with me on getting their own business going, others don’t. Sometimes people just want to know the most efficient way to do a particular task, like finding a job. If I can help someone do that, I will.

So, before I send you off to find your next work adventure, let’s dive into a couple of important details about working at home.

Types of at-home work.

There are all kinds of jobs that you can do from home. However, it is important to understand the difference between them. That way you can make a good decision about what you choose when a new job becomes available. Also, be sure to check out my post about the best personality types for working at home. Believe it or not, not everyone is suited for working at home. Better to know now then after accepting a new job.

Freelance

As a freelancer, you are hired by a company to work on a project usually for a specific amount of time. This is typically not a long-term position. Often freelancers work for multiple companies at once. However, not all freelance positions are work from home. If your goal is working in your pj’s, then make sure to include “virtual”, “remote”, or “work-at-home” when conducting your job search.

Contract

Contract employees are similar to freelance employees in that they are hired on for a short amount of time. However, where freelancers can work on numerous projects for a client, contractors typically work on only one project per contract. This is great for individuals in the creative arts (like design, writing, etc.) who enjoy working on one thing and then going to something completely different next.

Remote/Virtual

Remote or virtual, full-time jobs are those where you work with a company full-time, but from the comfort of your own home. These opportunities usually come with all the advantages of a full-time, in-office job: benefits, health-care, consistent income. Part-time jobs are the same but you probably won’t see the same benefits as a part-time employee.

The options are a bit broader than you realized, right? That’s what I thought when I first started looking after I left my corporate career. I would open a job application and go through the process of applying. Then, at the end of the form, I would see a note about it being a “freelance” opportunity but that being in the office was required at least once a week. Oh well…live and learn, right?

Now that you have a better understanding of the types of jobs, let’s look at how to get started.

How do I start looking for a work-at-home job?

Well, if you’re reading this post then you’re already ahead of most.

I like to suggest talking to people you know first. Believe it or not, your likelihood of getting hired is higher when you know someone within the company. Plus, friends and family typically wish the best for you and want to help you if they can. Be sure to ask around and see if anyone knows of an open position in your industry or area of expertise.

If that’s not an option for you, or no one has any leads, head on over to the internet. Thanks to search engines and social media you could spend your entire day looking for your next job.

Wait…what’s that?

There’s so much out there and you don’t know where to start?

No worries! Instead of trying to weed through it all, I’ve compiled a list for anyone looking those elusive work at home opportunities. Before I tell you about what I’ve found I want to mention my newsletter. Remember how I mentioned that job board I post every Monday? Well, my subscribers get a sneak peek at my favorite job listings before they are posted every Sunday. If you’d like a head start on your search, be sure to sign up below.

One more thing before we move on…

Disclaimer: Below is a list of job sites found from all over the web. They are merely for your reference. While I have used some of these listed, I have not used every single site in my own search. I cannot guarantee job placement or the validity of any job vacancy listed. In addition, assistantmelissa.com is not responsible for the content made available through the web links to other websites.

Seriously though, as with all things in life…please do your homework before applying for or accepting a job. You can learn more about the company/companies you are applying for by doing an online search or reading reviews on glassdoor.com.

With that out of the way, let’s move on to the list!

General Web Sites

These are the sites that allow you to search for different opportunities no matter what industry you work in. Since you’re looking to work at home, be sure to include the appropriate keywords in your search. Include words like remote, virtual, work at home, etc. Also, be sure to double-check each post for hidden details. I’ve come across some on the more general job boards where it says “Work from home on Fridays” or “Remote one day a week”. You just want to make sure you know what you are applying for.

I’ve used UpWork for advertising jobs in the past as a contractor. This was a great way for me to transition from full-time to working at home. Check out my blog post on how to get started on UpWork.com to learn about how you can begin your freelance career.

FlexJobs is one of the leading freelance (paid) membership sites. There are new jobs being posted all the time by companies looking for remote/flexible employees. Flexjobs is a great place to start your search no matter what industry you’re in. Sign up for FlexJobs today and use promo code FLEXLIFE to save up to 30% off!

I have not personally used Freelancer before but I see mention of it in many of my online freelance groups. Jobs are project-based and are bid on by the applicant (you) against other members. The person with the best bid, and fit with the person hiring, gets the job.

I love companies that make their platform obvious from the start. Peopleperhour.com is exactly what you would think it is. If you offer a service or a job that can be paid for by the hour, this is where you need to look. Once you’ve signed up and created a profile, you will be able to bid on projects that you are matched up with.

If you’ve ever worked in corporate America, you know the importance of LinkedIn to grow your network. What most people don’t realize is that it can also help you grow your freelance work as well. You can either post on your own profile that you are currently looking for remote work or search on their job page. Be sure to read the job posts as a lot I’ve come across say “no remote” or “Friday telecommute”.

There are HUNDREDS of Facebook networking groups online these days. Many of them are niche or location specific. I could talk about the different ones all day. Instead of boring you for hours, just type in remote, work-at-home, or your particular niche for the results.

If you’re interested in seeing a post about the best Facebook groups to join for work-at-home opportunities drop me a line in the comments below.

Pinterest is my favorite place to find everything. Seriously. There are so many posts and lists, much like this one, that you can search through. Be sure to check out my Freelance & Work at Home Board on Pinterest for more ideas.

Believe it or not, there are quite a few remote and freelance jobs listed on Craigslist. However, my one comment here is to be careful when applying for any job. Do your research. Make sure the company and/or people involved are legit.

I find a lot of the jobs that I curate for the job board on Indeed. I find that it is one of the easier sites to skim through for new opportunities. However, even if you type in remote or work at home, it pulls up any posting with those words included. That means that if a company says “no telecommute” or “work at home not okay” you will see those results as well. However, I still suggest using Indeed as a part of your search.

Like Indeed, Simply Hired is one of the sites that I use most for general searches. The nice thing about using Simply Hired is that they give you a basic estimate of the position’s annual salary. However, please note that the salary listed may not be what the company is offering. Like the others, just make sure you put in keywords related to working at home when conducting your search.

The Mom Project is a platform that allows moms to continue working while raising kids. You sign up with the types of opportunities you want to work on. Then you add on where you want to work and how many hours a week. The site will send you “matches” via email when a posting that fits your criteria is posted. A great way to cut back on search time when life has you busy elsewhere.

Job Sites Dedicated to Remote Employment

Due to the increasing popularity of remote work, the need for a new way to find remote jobs occurred. These sites are for the “digital nomad” or anyone else seeking the freedom to work anywhere in the world.

According to their website, We Work Remotely is the largest visited remote job site online. What does that mean for you? With more people coming to the site there is more competition but there are also more opportunities. The site boasts jobs for design, programming, customer support among other work-at-home careers.

Remote.co works with companies that are looking to expand their remote workforce. Because of this, the site not only posts individual job listings but also listings from remote companies. Within these companies are listings including marketing and sales, accounting, and numerous other remote positions.

Ever heard the term “digital nomad”? That’s a person who is looking for location independence while having the option to work online. Digital nomads can work from anywhere in the world as long as they have access to the internet. Although it’s not something I’ve done myself, it is definitely something I aspire to do at least once in my life. Updated daily, Working Nomads adds remote jobs for anyone looking to live the nomadic lifestyle.

Virtual Vocation is an online resource for telecommute jobs. Their listings are categorized into the amount of telecommute time you are looking for. So, if you want to work 100% from home, you need to choose that option. Otherwise, the site has them listed as telecommuting a “majority” of the time, “frequently”, and “occasionally”. The best part about the site is that they have over 45+ job types listed. That means that you’re likely to find at least one listing in your area of expertise.

Just Remote is a bit more niched down then some of the others that I’ve listed this far. The website currently lists developer, marketing, design, and executive remote job postings. One feature I could really appreciate was their Spotlight section which offers tools and resources for anyone looking to work remotely.

A job site geared towards a younger crowd, Pangian (I’m assuming meaning a person from Pangea…love this!) is all about finding a remote job AND meeting others who are on the same journey. It does look like all the jobs listed are remote, however, it does look like you may have to register to get access. Be sure to read the 70+ Companies Hiring Remotely article for additional opportunities on their blog.

Another great site for finding a remote/work-at-home job is Skip the Drive. A website dedicated to finding relevant at home positions, the website uses filters so that you only see remote job results. The part I love best is that you can go straight to looking by category…and there are a lot of categories listed (30+). They even list part-time remote opportunities for those individuals looking for part-time work.

Jobspresso is one of the main companies that I’ve seen promoting their work with startups. According to their website, over 650 startups and remote companies work with Jobspresso to find new talent. From what I can tell, a majority of the opportunities listed are for developers and designers but they also list marketing, sales, and writing positions. The type-A part of me loves the color coordination that is done by job category. Makes it super easy to scroll through the jobs.

Outsourcely was made to match remote workers with startup companies. Based on the information I saw on the website, the company is more like UpWork then a job listing board. Also on the site, I saw mention that you receive 100% of the payment earned for jobs completed and that the companies are in contact with your directly. This is great for anyone looking for an UpWork/Freelancer type job and potentially a full-time position.

Although more than just a job board (they have awesome posts you should check out as well), Rat Race Rebellion was created specifically for helping people find a remote position. A curated job board that is updated daily offers numerous opportunities for work-at-home and remote positions. I highly suggest you check out the blog while you are there.

ESL & Online Teaching Job Sites

Leaving corporate America was a hard decision for me. I knew I couldn’t continue doing what I was doing. But I had a great paying job, friends, and consistency that I was leaving behind. Although I loved freelancing, I needed some kind of structure as I transitioned to working for myself. Teaching did that for me. I could teach before the rest of my family woke up in the morning.

Heads up. A lot of online teaching jobs require a Bachelor’s degree. While I have only worked for VIPKID, I heard about the others in forums and between teachers. You’ll read additional notes regarding these facts as you read through the information below.

VIPKID was one of the first places I started to really create an income while working at home. Classes are 25–28 minutes long and are taught to individual students. Because of the time difference (most students are in China), you can opt to work really early (EST) or really late (EST). Their current pay structure is $18-$22 per hour (two classes per hour). Be sure to check out my blog post on how to get started teaching ESL with VIPKID. If you enjoy getting to know kids on a personal level and are comfortable with tutoring-style teaching, this is a great place to be.

As mentioned, VIPKID is the only online teaching platform I have worked with at this point. So, while I want to make sure that you are aware of the other companies out there, I cannot vouch for their programs. However, the ones I chose to post about are because of the good things I’ve heard about them from other teachers.

Magic Ears is a platform I hear about a lot from other online ESL teachers. The main reason being their higher-than-average pay structure. At this time, payment for an hour of teaching is $18-$26 (what the company says is 30% higher than the rest of the industry). Another difference is that you are teaching up to four kids at once instead of one-on-one. If having a small classroom setting is your thing, this would be a good one to check out.

Another platform for teaching children in China is DaDa. Like VIPKID, DaDa offers one-on-one teaching but classes are roughly 30 minutes per student. A big positive is that you can choose to teach at any time during the day. However, you are required to teach at least 10 hours a month so make sure you can dedicate the time required. I couldn’t find payment amounts on the website, but my research online shows that you can make $15-$25 per hour. (Be sure to confirm during your interview when applying since I couldn’t confirm this amount anywhere online.)

QKids is another teaching platform geared towards children in China. Like DaDa, classes are 30 minutes long. However, you could be teaching anywhere from one to four children per class. Once you pass the interview, you can begin working immediately. While payment is a bit lower than some of the others at $16-$20 per hour, you don’t have to write feedback to parents after every class. That alone may be worth the lower pay.

Brand new to the teaching scene (they technically launched in January 2019), Naativ is one of the few American-based ESL online teaching companies. Two things that drew me to learn more about the company was the pay ($20+/hour) and the group involvement. Teachers at Naativ can upload tutorials and helpful tips on the teaching dashboard. Another big plus is Naativ’s goal to teach to South American countries allowing for hours in sync with many US time zones. This option could be great for moms with kids at school during the day or anyone looking to work daytime hours.

I signed up to teach for Naative during their pre-launch at the end of 2018. I haven’t taught yet as I’ve started moving away from online teaching to focus on my blog and business. Everything I read on the Facebook group has been positive at this point.

Another new kid on the block, PK Fish offers part-time only ESL teaching to children in China. Besides only allowing teachers to work part-time, you do have to work a minimum of six hours (or eight classes) a week. Another thing that sets PK Kids apart from some of the other platforms is that your schedule is determined three months at a time. This may be good or bad for you depending on how you feel about someone else dictating how you spend your time. The tradeoff is higher pay than most others coming in at $22.50-$29 per hour.

Maybe working with kids isn’t your cup of tea (or coffee). That’s okay. It’s not for everyone. If that’s the case, check out Cambly, an online tutoring company that offers English language tutoring to all ages. While I do think the pay is a bit low ($10.20/hour), the teaching is more conversational style and typically is with working adults. You can teach beginning speakers through advanced, business professionals.

If you are a state certified teacher looking to transition to working at home, iTutor may be what you’re looking for. My research online suggested that working with iTutor is best suited for new teachers just beginning their career and looking for extra income. From what I can tell, the tutoring is a whiteboard, one-on-one, style focusing on helping students within the public school systems. Pay is based on a company scoring system so be sure to ask about more details when applying.

GoGo Kid is another online platform dedicated to teaching English virtually to Chinese students. In a system much like VIPKID, teachers are online for at least 25 minutes per class with one student per class. However, according to the company website, you can work when you want and for as many hours as you want. Pay seems to be within the industry standard at $14-$25 per hour. However, if you need to work at hours that usually aren’t posted for the other online companies this may be one you want to look into.

Outschool is another online teaching platform that I looked into when I first started teaching. I was really excited about this one because it allows you to teach whatever subject you want. As a teacher, you set your schedule (days and times), plus how long the course will last (4 weeks, 6 weeks, etc.) and then add in the classes price. My favorite part is that there is a lot of freedom about what you can teach. I’ve seen Harry Potter reading classes, piano classes, Minecraft classes…you get the point.

Freelance Writing Sites

Technically, this one could go with the rest of the general sites. However, I’ve found great success with it as a writer. Fiverr can be a good place to start if you have a creative or task-oriented service to provide. Most gigs are offered at $5 when you start but can be increased over time. Be sure to watch this tutorial on how to get started on Fiverr.com.

Freelancewriting.com is one of my favorite sources for freelance writing jobs. Started back in 1997, the site updates new opportunities for all kinds of writing positions. My favorite part is their newsletter (which I highly recommend) as it delivers new jobs straight to your inbox. Great for anyone who is working on building their writing career and doesn’t know where to start.

If you’re a blogger, this is one of two sites I highly recommend you keep bookmarked. (The other site is listed below.) As most bloggers know, it takes a minute to start ramping up a profitable blog. That’s why it’s great that there are blogging opportunities out there. Not only can you blog (for someone else), but you get additional experience and paid for it. Win-win.

Media Bistro is a great resource for anyone looking for media writing jobs. This includes everything from advertising, copywriting, to script writing and more. Each of these opportunities is from marketing, advertising, and other media-related sources. Although the site posts openings to various roles, there are a lot of writing jobs posted. Just be sure to double-check that they are remote/work-at-home positions before applying.

My other go-to site for blogging jobs is ProBlogger. ProBlogger is for anyone looking to blog professionally. Whether you are trying to grow your own blog or looking to make money writing for other bloggers, the site has something for you. ProBlogger is more than just a job board so I if blogging is your thing, I would definitely suggest checking out the site resources.

A relatively new job board (2016), All Freelance Writing posts freelance writing and editing jobs for all kinds of industries. When I searched the site, I found everything from an opportunity for writing on a motorcycle blog to editing children’s books. Be sure to check out the Writer’s Market listings when you are there for additional opportunities.

The name alone should tell you what kind of job site this one is. However, in case you haven’t had a chance to check it out, Journalism Jobs posts job listings for…jobs in journalism. Many of the jobs I saw listed are from newspapers, digital media outlets, and even a couple of TV and radio opportunities. This could be a great way to transition from blogging to writing for a magazine if that is your goal.

Remember earlier how I mentioned that there are all different types of categories for when you work at home? Well, Online Writing Jobs separates them out into those defined types on their site. A nice feature that is included is a note on the salary on each posting. This lets you know how and what kind of pay (per article, per word, etc.) so you know what you’re getting into before you apply.

Writer’s Weekly is a job board that is updated, you guessed it, weekly with new writing jobs. Each post is a set of curated opportunities found from all over the internet. If you don’t have the time to go through multiple sites to look for a writing job, you may want to check out this site instead. The site is also a great place to find editing and photography jobs as well.

Hey, that’s me! You’re seeing my website here because I go out to the general sites each week looking for writing jobs on your behalf. Then, every Monday, I post them to the website. That way you see fresh, new opportunities weekly without having to scroll through the nonsense. If you want to find out about jobs before they’re posted to the site, be sure to sign up for the newsletter.

Programming/Development/IT

It’s hard to work online without developing some skill associated with programming. I’m just now entering the danger zone (not the one from Top Gun, but I do love that movie) as I can make some minor changes in code when I have to. But since I feel safer writing in English than in code, I’ll leave the behind-the-scene details up to the pros. Thankfully, many programmers, developers, and coders can be found to do the hard work. If you’re in this field you’ve got a lot of opportunities to work at home.

When hubby went back to school to change careers (from advertising to computer programming), I had no idea what Stack Overflow was. A couple of weeks into the school year and it was spoken in every other sentence. Because the site is used by programmers and developers, it’s really obvious that this is their target audience. The no-nonsense job board has everything from backend development to frontend development and everything in between.

I actually learned about Power to Fly when doing my search for this post. While not all of their jobs are remote, they do have a page specifically for anyone looking to work from home. (Don’t worry, that’s the link above.) What I most loved about the company’s site is that its mission is to help diversify the workforce. That includes helping women find jobs in the development/technology fields. A great place to start your search if you’re a tech momma.

Yes, even Amazon has a work-at-home solution. I originally thought about putting this in the “general” category. However, after going through the site details I think the jobs listed are better suited for the computer guys and girls. As far as I can tell, you can apply for large or small jobs depending on how much time you have to give.

WFH.IO is now WeWorkRemotely (listed above in the Remote Sites section). There are a TON of development, programming, and coding jobs listed here. From what I saw on their website, it is updated daily with new leads. If this is your area of expertise you might want to check it out.

If you’re interested in working with a startup company, this is the place to look. Promoting over 100k tech and start-up jobs, the site caters to new business employment. Although you have to sign up to access the opportunities, Angel List is a great tool for developers, front end developers, and data scientists.

A mix of computer design plus creative design makes this site a bit different from the others. However, they do have a lot of postings for developers on the site. Almost all of the jobs are 100% remote, but I caught a few that were not so be sure to read the entire description before applying.

Of all the job categories, computer-related jobs are the easiest to find and the most abundant. Although I only listed a couple of developer/programmer-specific sites here, any one of the general sites listed above has a ton of computer jobs listed.

Additional Resources to Check Out

I struggled where to put these extras because although they are more general, they are actually lists created by other people. With that said, these lists are super important to anyone looking to work at home.

Why?

Because they are consumer style ranking systems by some of the best resources out there.

Each year FlexJobs puts out their top 100 work from home companies list. Be sure to check out who made the list for 2019. Sign up for FlexJobs today and use promo code FLEXLIFE to save up to 30% off!

to save up to 30% off! I have listened to Clark Howard’s advice since I was a teenager. His work at home guide is a collection of legitimate opportunities that he and his staff have approved.

Another great and often updated source is The Penny Hoarder. Not only does the site now have a job board with new listings, but there are also great posts on creative ways to work from home.

If you’re looking for ways to increase your income and aren’t sure where to start, be sure to check out my Millenial’s Guide to Personal Finance.

Well, there you have it. A list of 50 job sites to help you in your search. If you know of any sites I did not mention, or that you want to include, be sure to leave a note in the comments below. Best of luck in your journey!

Until next time…

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Originally published at assistantmelissa.com on March 27, 2019.