The rise of remote work has unlocked many ways to make money at home online—from full-time employment to side gigs, there are opportunities for people with and without prior experience[2].
Here are some proven strategies and options:
- Remote employment with reputable companies: Many major employers regularly hire for legitimate work-from-home roles. These include positions such as front-end developer, customer support representative, care coordinator, and account executive. Companies like Abbott, Abnormal Security Corporation, and Acentra Health, among others, are known to offer reliable remote jobs[1].
- Entry-level remote jobs: Beginners or those with no remote work experience can look for roles such as customer support representative, data entry clerk, and sales development representative. These roles usually provide training and are open to applicants without prior expertise[4].
- Technical and specialized freelance gigs: Technology-driven fields are in high demand, including opportunities like IoT security testing (ethical hacking for smart devices), data analysis, and web/app development. IoT security testers, for example, can earn hourly rates from $48 to $60, with some freelancers making much more by uncovering vulnerabilities[3]. Proofreading, translation, and transcription work are also options, especially for those with language skills[5].
- Popular freelance roles and side hustles: Platforms frequently offer remote projects in digital marketing, writing, graphic design, and even more unconventional gigs like virtual animal communicating or remote hand modeling. These can be hourly or project-based and are suitable for flexible incomes[3].
- Flexible jobs with growth potential: Fast-growing sectors for 2025 include customer support, digital marketing, project management, sales, and accounting. These roles are not only accessible online, but many also offer the potential for long-term career development and steady income[2].[4]
To successfully find and secure remote work:
- Use vetted job boards and recruitment sites that focus on legitimate remote positions[1].[5]
- Apply to multiple roles and tailor your resume for remote work environments (emphasizing time management, communication, and tech skills)[4].
- Consider upskilling with online courses in areas like digital marketing, basic coding, data analytics, or customer service to broaden your job options.
References
- [1] 30 Companies With Legitimate Work From Home Jobs – FlexJobs
- [2] 10 Best Remote Jobs for 2025: Fastest Growing Remote Roles
- [3] 7 WEIRD But Highly Profitable Remote Jobs For 2025 – YouTube
- [4] 16 Work-From-Home Jobs for Beginners | Indeed.com
- [5] Remote Work From Home Jobs (NOW HIRING) – ZipRecruiter