Get ready for a quick rundown on the best jobs for digital nomads. These careers allow you to work from anywhere and travel the world. Want to dive deeper? Reach out to me at thenotmadnomads@gmail.com, and let’s chat.
Digital nomads are individuals who can work remotely and travel internationally. Some of the best jobs for digital nomads include:
Freelance writer:
If words are your thing, you can put your writing skills to work as a freelance writer. Write for various clients, including magazines, websites, and businesses.
A good command of the language, excellent writing skills, and some writing samples are common qualifications. Starting salary for a freelance writer can range from $25-$50 per hour.
Graphic designer:
If you have a talent for design, you can work as a graphic designer. You can create logos, website designs, and other visual materials for clients worldwide.
A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field and a strong portfolio of design work are often required. Starting salary for a graphic designer can range from $40,000-$60,000 per year.
Web developer:
If you have skills in coding and web development, you can work as a freelance web developer. You can build websites and applications for clients in different countries.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and expertise in coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are often required. Starting salary for a web developer can range from $50,000-$80,000 per year.
Online tutor:
If you have expertise in a particular subject, you can work as an online tutor and teach students worldwide.
A bachelor’s degree or at least a teaching certification in the subject matter are common qualifications. Starting salary for an online tutor can range from $25-$40 per hour.
Social media manager:
If you have experience in social media marketing and can create engaging content, you can work as a social media manager for businesses and organizations.
A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field, and experience in social media marketing are common qualifications. Starting salary for a social media manager can range from $45,000-$60,000 per year.
Photographer:
If you have a passion for photography and can produce high-quality images, you can work as a freelance photographer. You can sell your photos to clients worldwide or work on assignments for magazines and websites.
A portfolio of high-quality photos and experience in photography are common qualifications. Starting salary for a photographer can range from $25-$50 per hour.
Translator:
If you are fluent in multiple languages, you can work as a translator and translate documents, websites, and other materials for clients in different countries.
Fluency in multiple languages or at least one other in-demand langue and experience in translation are common qualifications. Starting salary for a translator can range from $35-$50 per hour.
I have met so many people who do this online during my travels!
Virtual assistant:
If you are organized and have strong communication skills, you can work as a virtual assistant for businesses and individuals. You can handle tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing emails, and conducting research.
Strong organizational and communication skills and experience in administrative work are common qualifications. Starting salary for a virtual assistant can range from $15-$25 per hour.
This one is a great way to start, and no degree is required!
Online language teacher:
If you are proficient in a language and have experience teaching, you can work as an online language teacher and teach students from around the world.
Proficiency in a language and experience teaching are common qualifications. Starting salary for an online language teacher can range from $25-$40 per hour.
I had a friend do this with a company called VIP KID that teaches English to Chinese children. You do not have to know any Chinese.
In-person teachers, you can also take some of your summers off! – See how Emma did it here. You don’t have to be 100% travel 100% of the time to live the remote life!
Online marketer:
If you have experience in marketing and can create and execute effective marketing campaigns, you can work as an online marketer for businesses and organizations.
A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field and experience in marketing are common qualifications. Starting salary for an online marketer can range from $45,000-$60,000 per year.
If this one is your passion, don’t let not having a degree in marketing hold you back. This is where I had my start, and it has been incredible!
Just talk to your boss!
Another one you may not have thought of is to talk to your current boss. This will not work for all jobs and locations. Some jobs still do have the be onsight, and some do have security concerns if you travel internationally. However, there are a lot of fo jobs today that allow you to travel while you work. Just last week, I met someone who works a normal 9 to 5 for a big corporate company in the Recruiting field in the United States. He pitched to his boss traveling around central and south America and researching the “Remote Work Lifestyle” so that they could better serve their clients. His boss loved the idea! He may return to the states in 2 months with a job promotion after getting to work and travel!
It’s important to note that many of these jobs may require specific skills or qualifications. It’s a good idea to research the requirements for each job and ensure that you have the necessary skills and experience before pursuing it as a digital nomad.
But if you don’t have all or any of the requirements, don’t let that stop you! If you really want a remote job, keep at it, hone your skills, monetize your hobby, and you can make it happen for yourself!
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