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In this post, we’ll list down the Top 7 high-paying legit home-based freelance jobs in the Philippines! Most of them don’t require prior job experience or a college diploma so if you’re looking for another source of income, this post might be helpful for you!
Why choose freelancing?
One of the most common misconceptions about freelancing is that it isn’t a stable, lucrative job. While it’s true that a traditional 9-5 career is the safest, most secure path, did you know that it’s possible to have a stable and high-paying freelancing career in the comfort of your home?
Freelancers are, in a way, similar to businessmen because they are allowed the flexibility and luxury of being able to choose their schedule and working hours.
Freelancing gives you the opportunity to take on as many projects as you’d like without being tied to an employer for an indefinite period of time and this gives you the chance to earn extra money at your own autonomy. You’re not solely committed to a client and you can extend or terminate your contract just as long as you’ve finished the project.
Not only do you get to choose your schedule, but you also get to decide how much you’d be paid for a job whether it be per hour or per milestones completed.
Freelancing is perfect for stay-at-home moms, or even to those who are unemployed because of the mass lay-offs from the pandemic. The only requirement is that you need to have a fast and steady internet connection at home!
Top 7 Legit Home-Based Freelance Jobs in the Philippines
1. Virtual Assistants
Because of the 2019 Covid pandemic, we’ve seen a dramatic shift to remote working and this catapulted a massive demand for Virtual Assistants.
Virtual assistants are professional self-employed individuals who provide administrative tasks like email marketing, transcription services, appointment scheduling, email answering, SEO, and other relevant business processes to clients usually stationed abroad. VA’s arent’s expected to do all that; the scope of their job and equivalent compensation are decided upon by the clients they’re working with.
Even if you have no prior VA experience, important skill sets such as good communication skills and computer skills will go a long way. You must be dependable, reliable and be able to finish your work on time.
Virtual assistants from the Philippines can earn from P10,000 per month to as much as P100,000 depending on the scope of projects handled, the industry, and deadlines.
2. English Tutor
There’s always a demand for Filipinos teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) online from Koreans, Japanese and Chinese students.
There are several online platforms that allow you to connect with potential students. One of which is Preply.com. Its platform is comprised of kids, teenagers, and even professionals looking for English tutors online.
The process is pretty simple- once a student finds a tutor that meets his/her budget and skill requirements, he/she will pay and will choose from different packages of 5hr, 10hr, and 20hr lessons.
Aside from a fast wifi connection, a computer, a headset with a microphone and of course good command of the English language, no other requirements are needed to be able to teach on Preply.
Another popular platform where you can teach English online is Rarejob.com.ph. Founded in 2007, it became one of the leading reputable ESL (English as a second language) tutorial websites in Japan and in the Philippines. Currently, they have over 2000 tutors and they have provided more than 10,000,000 lessons since its founding.
Even if you’re just a student or someone with prior work experience, you can still apply to be a tutor. You’ll have to undergo a series of interviews for them to be able to gauge your English communication skills. Once accepted, you can choose to teach with a flexible schedule, anytime between 5am to midnight.
English teachers can earn from P10,000 up to P50,000 per month depending on the number of students they teach.
3. Marketing and Social Media Marketing Specialist
Marketing specialists specifically social media marketing specialists are currently in demand as the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic forced small and medium retailers to create an online presence in order to stay afloat.
As the competition becomes more and more cut-throat and operating costs becoming staggeringly high, this has caused companies to outsource roles specifically to boost their online brand and increase sales. This is where social media marketing specialists come into the picture.
If you’re internet savvy, familiar with social media, and have the knack for creating viral posts, then becoming a marketing specialist freelancer might be the perfect job for you!
While some clients require freelancers to have graduated with a degree in Marketing or Business Administration, some clients do not. It helps to have a portfolio of social media sites that you have managed or posts that have gone viral, but having prior experience isn’t a requirement altogether.
Your job as a social media specialist is to plan and create social media strategies that will help boost the company’s online presence, increase brand awareness that can be translated into sales.
Social media specialists can earn as much as P20,000+.
4. Content Writer and Editor
Content writers and editors usually work in collaboration with the company’s marketing and creative team. As freelancers, your job is to familiarize yourself with the company’s brand, campaigns and strategies in order to increase viewership. Moreover, you’re responsible in creating high-quality articles and blog posts specifically tailored for their client’s target market, building links for SEO optimization, and editing content to ensure coherence in various communication streams like websites, video scripts, social media pages and etc.
Some clients require freelancers to have a strong portfolio demonstrating their writing abilities. If you have experience blogging, then this might be perfect for you. You should also be familiar with various marketing tools like Hootsuite, Hubspot, Sprout Social and etc.
But even if you’re just starting out, don’t worry, some clients don’t require prior work experience. In order to stand out, however, it helps to create a sample article to hand out to potential clients.
Fees vary per client. I’ve seen some companies pay 1 peso per word based on published word count, some pay a fixed amount per week, and some even pay as much as 200,000 pesos per year.
5. Video Editor
Video editors are responsible for compiling, converting raw footage, and editing it into a professional reel according to your client’s standards. While your clients are usually brands and companies looking to increase sales by launching short video commercials on popular social media sites like Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, some clients request full-length editing for films and productions.
You should be familiar with video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, etc., and having a fast internet connection at home is crucial to submitting your projects to your overseas clients on time.
The industry is cut-throat and it’s vital to have a website where you can showcase your portfolio. Other soft skills that your clients will be looking at are keen attention to details, timeliness, communication skills and of course creativity and editing skills that are translatable to an accomplished project.
Video editors can earn as much as 20,000+ depending on the length of the video and negotiation with the client.
6. CSR or Customer Service Representative
With a high population of tech-savvy millennials with a good command of the English language, The Philippines became known as one of the world’s leading BPO destinations.
Companies abroad are always looking for Filipino customer service representatives and this is a perfect match for Filipinos who are interested in home-based freelancing careers.
A college diploma and prior work experience aren’t even required. Beginners are welcome just as long as you are willing to work nightshifts and weekends depending on your client’s requests.
Your responsibilities include interacting and chatting with customers to answer their queries and to provide support, gathering customer information, and communicating such information to the company. Your primary goal as a CSR is to help build customer loyalty by responding to your customers with an appropriate level of urgency and respect in a timely manner.
Clients usually offer compensation packages ranging from P20,000 to as much as P40,000. Some even offer incentives, a base salary plus program allowances.
7. Data Entry Specialist
As data entry specialists, your job is to handle some of the most time-consuming workloads of your clients so they can focus on their business’ core needs. These include administrative tasks, research-making, filling-up spreadsheets, book-keeping, typing data, converting documents into various software formats, updating databases, etc.
Clients don’t require prior work experience or a college diploma but of course, those with clerical or CSR experience will be in demand. Being familiar with software like MS Word and Excel is a must. You should also be able to submit your client’s requests on time with accuracy and high-quality output.
Data entry specialists’ earnings range from P10,000 to P30,000.
