65 Jobs You Can Do Remotely Right Now – Working From Home Insider

While opting for a remote job recently, I began a thorough search of what different options are available. I came up with a wide array of possible jobs that would be good for any remote worker.

What then are the different types of remote jobs on offer? While there are many factors one can be guided by in terms of suitability, remunerations, flexibility, timings, etc., there are multiple different jobs that answer to these specifications that one may choose from when working remotely. Right from market advisor to a medical transcriptionist to geriatric companion to stress management jobs, the choices are immense.

(Also, check out answers to your related questions at the end of the article).

My experience with remote job search led me to discover nearly 100 different ways I could keep myself engaged. Read on to get details of what options might be suitable for you.

A broad overview of remote jobs and remote workers

In most cases, working from home needs very basic equipment in the form of a computer, an internet connection, a phone, and a headphone/microphone. Over long periods of time, remote work might affect productivity negatively due to the sheer tedium that tends to set in. One needs to be able to manage this effectively.

Not only the pay but the kind of job you are in and how demanding it is, in the long run, are sure to play a big role in job satisfaction. In addition to these factors is the workplace that one chooses. What is the most comfortable place that comes to mind first for anyone? In most cases, the answer is ‘home’. However, all jobs are not made to be executed from home.

This is what we are set to explore today, the various different job roles that one can have while working remotely.

Different types of remote workers

Anyone spending more than 20% of their job working from home is defined as a remote worker. In today’s times, the nature of work, kind of employers, and the workplace, all are undergoing a major shift towards moving online. While there will always be a huge chunk of jobs that can never be done online, the sheer number of choices available to online and remote workers is only increasing each day.

There are, however, different kinds of remote workers too. Let us see what this means:

Full time employee. As the name suggests, this person works full time from home for a company. They enjoy healthcare and retirement benefits in many cases. There is flexibility in timings too. With assured salaries without going on-site, this works the best for most people.
Moonlight employee. This person not only works on-site but also comes back home to work some more, most times for different companies doing totally diverse jobs. Not only can they earn more but also enjoy doing completely different types of jobs.
Freelancers. This is the most common type of remote worker who works project to project for multiple clients. They are paid hourly or per project. They get to be their own bosses to an extent.
Remote owners. They are like traditional owners except they function remotely. They control and decide workflow while sitting at a remote location. Their workforce is also mainly remote.
Diversified remote worker. This person works at the same job but chooses to split it up to partly on-site and partly remote to suit his needs.

Various remote job choices

Remote jobs encompass a wide variety of choices. Depending upon your skill sets you can choose to begin working from home on something fulfilling. These jobs can be full-time or part-time depending on the kind of time one can devote to work. While some of them are purely professional jobs, some others bring out the creative aspect while still others help serve the community and can be rewarding and fulfilling on a different plane altogether.

Let us take a look at 65 jobs one can do remotely with a brief description of each.

39 Professional Remote Jobs

These are jobs where you are mostly required to work full time and they are like any other job on-site. The big positive though is the flexibility that working from home or a remote location offers. It should be borne in mind that some of these jobs might occasionally require one to travel to locations.

Medical transcriptionist. Transcribing dictated medical reports, this only needs a good earpiece, computer, internet access to get going. Most companies provide software specific to their requirements. While many transcriptionists are self-employed, many others are attached to some hospital or physician or local community.
Market advisor. This involves providing marketing expertise, researching industries, trends, and demographics to advise clients on strategy. The clients will, in turn, plan their marketing campaign based on input from their market advisors.
Stress manager. Stress amongst workforce is an integral part of work life nowadays. Looming deadlines, fear of retrenchment and general work atmosphere all lead to stress. The job profile involves supporting employees with great communication and empathy to help them perform better in stressful situations, through assistance in planning and execution.
Study mate. This involves helping in prioritizing and planning schedules for students, as well as offering stress-busting support, apart from organizing partners for group study.
Freelance Translator. Fluency in multiple foreign languages and the ability to translate is required. This is a very high paying job. Having certification increases the pay profile.
Social media manager. Managing social media advertising needs for companies, working out client-specific marketing plans and promoting the brand through social media constitute the work profile.
Data entry operator. Data is ever increasing in importance to everyone. This work can be done remotely and needs no specific skill sets.
Call center representative. Increasingly businesses need to provide 24×7 call center services. This job requires people to be available on phone at all times during their work hours and help customers with processing or canceling orders that have been placed.
Online editor. Proofing and editing content for corporations or individuals for effective publication, this job requires excellent editing skills and very good knowledge of English.
Consultant. This is a very broad term that could encompass a range of services for a wide range of needs, for individuals or corporations. It requires one to take charge of projects, interact with management or staff and collect data. It’s a good choice for remote work.
Salesperson. Selling products or ideas on behalf of companies, this needs great communication and persuasive skills. You can do it from home.
Virtual assistant. Doing day-to-day tasks that big corporations are hard pressed for time to do; one is supposed to schedule meetings, handle e-mails and organize files. One has the same role as a real assistant except that this is a virtual one.
Survey taker. It includes sharing an opinion, taking polls, writing reviews, and answering questions for the client. With an average of $25 per survey taken, this is a great remote job option.
Website tester. Testing websites on multiple platforms like laptops, mobiles, and desktops for flaws and loopholes need programming skills and accuracy as well as the ability to test for all possible situations.
English trainer.Not only big corporations but also students from countries that are weak in English seek out trainers and tutors. Conversational skills, as well as grammar basics, are needed by these people. Anyone with good English skills and ability to train well will thrive in this job.
Search engine evaluator. Evaluating search engines for relevancy of a page and how far the keywords are getting hit. A job of vital importance in these times where the efficacy of a website or web page is determined by how visible it is on search engines, this job is a great option for working from home.
Customer service representative. Manufacturing companies hire people to take calls regarding technical assistance. One needs to brush up on technical knowledge with basic training imparted by the company to get started.
Telephone nurse. Helping patients further their case with treatment authorization, patient education, and case management, this is a perfect case for diverse remote work.
Online teacher. With the advent of technology, one need not be confined to a classroom any longer. Teaching most subjects, tutoring, and course creation, can all be done from a remote location while interacting with students.
Affiliate Marketer. Managing campaigns, developing strategy and adhering to budgets with a team of marketers in order to best serve the interests of the company, is what you need to do.
Bookkeeper. Keeping account books updated is a big job for companies. They prefer to outsource to remote workers instead of paying steep fees to professionals.
Clinical research coordinator. Handling study data, preparing and controlling budgets, and communication between concerned parties are the main requirements in this job.
Direct Salesperson. You need to promote the products and services of the company and increase sales by promoting online. Great communication and persuasive skills are needed to be successful at this job.
E-commerce store owner. Online promotion of store, managing merchandise, establishing brand value and promoting sales constitute this job profile.
Proofreading. Going through documents for proofing and final publication, people with great English skills will excel.
Grant writer. Writing applications for grants, the focus is mainly to identify, develop and write grant proposals. Grant writers are employed by universities and institutions when applying for grants.
Instructor. It is a broad term that could encompass any number of profiles, from hobbies to website design, and involves taking your audience through the steps and ensuring they are able to follow.
Internet Security specialist. Such specialists ensure that online information of the company is safe from hackers and cyber attacks, anticipating future attacks and securing systems.
Online juror. They offer opinion and feedback on trials which can be used by attorneys to test how their case stands to scrutiny.
Patent lawyer. Working for a firm or freelancing, they advise clients on the chances of obtaining a patent for a product based on scientific knowledge.
Intellectual property lawyer. You need to handle issues related to patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and ensure logos and inventions stay as the property of the inventor.
Peer-to-peer lender. They facilitate the financial transaction by matching lenders and borrowers for loans, secured as well as unsecured.
Product reviewer. Reviewing new products launched by companies, full-time reviewers are highly paid for their opinions by companies.
Programmer. Designing software specific to client needs on a platform they desire, making sure there are no loopholes in programming, this requires in-depth knowledge of programming.
Realtor. The job profile includes studying property listings, liaising with clients, and finalizing real estate contracts- in short, renting, buying and selling a property.
Renter. They assist in renting a property online by networking with clients, fixing rents and ensuring the right value for the proposed property.
Repairer. This is a broad description for any person who can repair stuff. Put up your expertise on the internet and then follow up with repair work. Might need going to the location.
Short tasks. Certain websites allow one to take up short tasks as and when time allows in between their home engagements.
Tax Preparer. This involves preparing income tax for individuals and companies, ensuring complete returns on time.

22 Creative Remote Jobs

For people who are creative, have a way with words, or are simply good with their hands and in putting things together, there are a whole lot of avenues to work from home and utilize their skills. These jobs allow their creativity to bloom while creating job opportunities too. They might be part-time or full-time depending on the demands of the work.

Web developer. This constitutes creating, developing and coding a website for a company or an individual and handling any technical issues arising from the website.
Travel agent. A great job option for remote work and telecommuting, this might at times involve travel. It involves looking at all aspects of travel, from travel to transportation to bookings. Entire itineraries can be chalked out sitting at home without having to actually meet people.
Freelance writer. If you have great writing skills and can write across most genres, this is great for you. With guidelines and deadlines set by the client, you can write your way to a career.
Blogger. The onus of success at this job lies entirely on you. This job takes some time to take off in terms of monetary gains but has a lot of potential to make it a money-making venture.
Graphic designer.WordPress design, graphic design and UX design are just some of the ways to be expressive and creative for product promotion through effective design.
AirBnB host. Arranging stay and travel comforts, helping in securing belongings and coordinating travel are the main requirements. This can easily be handled remotely, but might need some travel.
Vlogger. Similar to blogging, this is the video version where your superior communication skills will get you noticed online. The onus of making your vlogging venture a success lies entirely on you.
Animator. Creating cartoons and other media on behalf of clients to get their message through to the intended audience, one may freelance or get attached to companies.
Baker/caterer/chef.Start a thriving business with custom-made bakery products or catering for parties and get-togethers. You get to indulge in your love for cooking while making a name for yourself. Word of mouth and online advertising gets word around very effectively.
Event planner.Planning and management of events including venue, food and drinks, entertainment and cleanup requires an eye for details and a knack for anticipating unexpected setbacks and ability to improvise.
Instructional videos. Promotional or instructional video making is a great way to get oneself visible on social media. If you are able to make an impact, you will catch the attention of recruiters.
Handicraft maker.Teaching and demonstrating ‘how to’ handicrafts is good for those who are good with their hands.
Photographer/videographer.Working on projects with clients for product photography or collecting photos or videos and collating into a form acceptable by client, you might require travelling at times.
Stylist.Imparting style tips with write-ups and videos on clothes, home decor and more, one needs to be aware of current trends.
Voice actors.This job needs very basic tools like a computer, internet connection, and a high quality microphone to get going. You only need to nurture your voice and throat in order to work at the highest level.
Content writer.Working freelance, one can work for different offices and organizations that are looking to establish their presence in the market by providing original content that is interesting to read.
User experience designer.Creating designs that are useful and attractive to the end user, whether for a product or software, the goal is that the end user should easily relate to the product.
Gardening guide. You need to advise people on plant type, maintenance and care of plants for indoor as well as outdoor use, manure requirements and tools.
Copywriter. Penning down compelling advertisements and writing creative content, you need good writing and marketing skills. Pushing sales and visibility for the client, one may work per project.
Vacation guide.Your love for travel can help guide others into planning perfect vacations remotely. Sharing travel tips and lesser known places to visit, eateries tucked away in quaint corners etc. will make it an exclusive information corner, helping to boost your venture.
Hobby guide. Various different hobbies, ‘how to’ videos, where to source materials, can be easily done from home if you are creatively inclined. Utilize your gift to help others, in the process making money from home.
Beauty guide. Video instructions for home users on common beauty problems, advice for the right products to use for particular looks, makeup application and makeovers can be easily done remotely.

4 Socially Responsible Remote Jobs

This category of jobs answers to the call within of reaching out and giving back to society to a great extent. They might not be exceptionally economically rewarding but are fulfilling on a different level altogether.

Geriatric companion. Paying bills, planning daily activities, and providing reminders regarding medications and tests, this job is a vocation in its own right. This might involve some travel at times.
Pet care. You can arrange people for grooming, feeding, walking, providing company to pets and vet visits on behalf of owners. Pets are like family members and demand as much care and attention. Many times though, the owners might not be able to spare so much attention and they outsource this job.
Child caregiver. Arranging for every need including medical, entertainment and engagement, this can be a very fulfilling remote job. It is also a job of great responsibility where you are in charge of children and needs to be handled with a lot of care and eye for detail.
Bill payment assistance.Most transactions are now becoming digital and online; however, there are still many people who are not that comfortable in dealing with this mode. Helping people who are not internet-savvy with timely payment of credit card and utility bills online is a job that fulfils this need.

Tips to Help the Remote Worker

How to maximize your remote work experience?

Make sure to take breaks regularly.
Keep in touch with real people.
Shift around your work place.
Plan out your day well.
Keep interactions at work positive.
Remember to get your body some exercise.

Working from home and landing a great job is a dream come true for many people. It is to be kept in mind that this can get tedious and boring in the long run, however interesting the actual job might be. That in turn will affect productivity. One must be aware of the pitfalls and do their best to avoid those.

Is the job on offer ‘real’? Research, research, and research! This is the only way to avoid falling into a trap. You must necessarily research well online about the company you are taking up work for, and try and get references from real people. Be careful before shelling out any money for these jobs. Be on guard if the offer seems ‘too good to be true.’

Is it smooth to transit back to on-site? Often times it happens that after a long span of working remotely, people yearn for the ‘real’ experience again. This is because working from home is primarily virtual in nature. Remember it is not impossible to get back to on-site work. You only have to be prepared to give yourself time to settle into a formal routine once more.

With these detailed guidelines, you are sure to bag a job that suits your profile as well as enjoy the remote working experience to the fullest.