Do you ever dream of dropping everything and traveling full-time? What if I told you that you could quit your crappy 9-5 and work from anywhere in the world? With the power of the internet that is now a possibility! A possibility a lot of people aren’t taking advantage of! With digital nomad jobs, you can literally work from anywhere in the world as long as you have a good internet connection. Digital Nomad jobs have taken what used to be a guaranteed life in a 9-5 cubicle, and lets you bring the office with you. That means you can work in a lounge chair, by a poolside as long as you have wifi. Which sounds like a pretty great life, if you ask me!

Daniel and I have been working while traveling the world full-time since 2018. In the time that’s passed, we’ve learned lots of methods to create an income from anywhere. We’ve lived in places like Bali, Thailand, and Vietnam all while still working! The lifestyle that being a digital nomad has given us is amazing!  We’ve had the opportunity to travel to 10 different countries in the last year! Two years ago, we didn’t even know that location independence (or digital nomad life) was possible! That’s why today I’m teaching you the 10 best digital nomad jobs you can get so that you, too, can travel the world! No more excuses! 😉

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10 Best Digital Nomad Jobs

Virtual Assistant

A common myth about digital nomad jobs is that you have to be tech-savvy to have one. Although you can’t be totally technically challenged, there are lots of digital nomad jobs that require very little specialized skill. A common digital nomad job that is fairly low tech is a virtual assistant. Virtual assistants can have many roles including answering emails, booking appointments, bookkeeping, and other administrative work. And they are able to work from anywhere as long as they have an internet connection and a laptop! So long as you are organized, disciplined, and self-motivated, this digital nomad job gives you the freedom and flexibility you want without sacrificing your paycheck.

Virtual assistants can earn between $15-$25 an hour and be both part-time and full-time! With a quickly evolving digital world, this is a digital nomad job that is in high demand. Due to its low tech requirement, above-average salary, and flexibility, this is one of the best jobs that let you work on the road. If you want even more amazing, actionable tips on how to become a digital nomad and how to find a digital nomad job, get our free mini-course by registering below!

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Graphic Designer

If you have an eye for pretty things and know how to work your way around photoshop, Graphic Design is the digital nomad job for you! Graphic Design is one of the most common gigs digital nomads get because its salary and flexibility are unbeatable. Although there is a slight learning curb to graphic design, online education platforms like Teachable and YouTube make it super simple to learn on the road! Graphic Designers are in charge of designing things like logos, social media banners, and even full-on marketing campaigns. This means that they can work as freelancers or for proper companies. Designers are also responsible for making sure marketing messages are clear, beautiful, and effective. If you’re serious about seeking a digital nomad lifestyle or location independence, graphic design would be a worthwhile option to pursue.

This digital nomad job is one of the best because it’s earning potential is high! Graphic Designers can earn anywhere from $40,000-$85,000 a year. If you decide to go the freelance route, your earning potential is even higher! Added bonus: you can set your own rates 🙂

Freelance Photographer

Like graphic design, if you’ve got an eye for pretty things, this would be a great digital nomad job for you. Although some people worry about getting clients, with websites like Flytographer and Facebook groups, it has become easy peasy to get photography gigs while working on the road. Don’t know how to take pictures? Check out the hundreds of photography tutorials you can find for FREE on YouTube!

Photographers can choose from a plethora of niches to work in, and even change the niche based on location. Freelance photographers can work one-on-one with clients, get hired by businesses, or even sell their stock photos online! On the road, freelance photographers have the option to take photos of what they’re passionate and make some major money while they travel. Freelance photographers can make anywhere from $50-$500 an hour based on their experience and portfolio! You also get to pick your schedule, your location, and pay rate! Another huge benefit of photography is that you can sell photos you take while on the road to stock photography websites like Stocksy, Shutterstock, Dreamstime, and Veer.

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Blogger

Blogging is a great freaking job. Do you want to know how I know? This is one of the best monetization methods I use and it’s my favorite. As a blogger, you get to write about what you want and share your knowledge with the world. Although it’s a lot of work to set up at first, blogging is one of the most rewarding digital nomad jobs you can have.

Bloggers wear many hats. They are masterful writers, expert marketers, social media fiends, and are devoutly passionate creatives. This also means that when they aren’t working on their blog, they can work on freelance gigs on the side. The pay for bloggers, in the beginning, I have to admit, is not great. You will spend a lot of time upfront without getting a paycheck. With that said, however, after you start getting traffic, your blog will make money while you sleep. Ways bloggers make money include sponsorships, advertising, and affiliate marketing. Before you know it, you will be able to live off of blogging and talking about your passion. If you’re all about putting in hard work for major pay off, this digital nomad job is for you.

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Social Media Marketer

Social media marketing has taken the world by storm over the last few years. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook give businesses a stage to share their marketing messages. A lot of businesses aren’t using this stage because they simply don’t know how. That’s where social media marketing has become a great digital nomad job that’s in high demand. Social Media Marketers are responsible for posting consistently, writing great copy for businesses, and converting followers to clients. Since this job is totally online, you can work from anywhere in the world with businesses just as diverse. Also, if you’re an avid Instagram user, you’re one step ahead of the game!

This digital nomad job earns between $36,000 and $75,000 a year and gives tons of freedom! So if your preferred office involves a nice, quiet coffee shop, this is a great digital nomad job you can do. Also, with automation platforms, becoming an SM marketer has become even easier to manage and gives you even more freedom! Websites like Later and Tailwind allow you to batch work and schedule so that you have more time in the pool.

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Online English Teacher

If you’re looking at becoming a digital nomad or searching for ways to make money while you travel, you’ve definitely thought of teaching English abroad. Which totally makes sense, by the way! So you’re saying you can make money while traveling just by teaching the language you already speak? Sign me up! Well, friend, it’s definitely a huge opportunity that not enough people are taking advantage of and isn’t even difficult to start! To teach English abroad, you’re going to need to know a few things in regards to experience, qualifications, and which online platforms will be your home. Common online platforms include VIPKid, Cambly, and QKids.

This is one of the best digital nomad jobs because it’s lucrative and flexible. Online English teachers can make anywhere from $15-$22 an hour and create their own schedule! The only thing I would say you need to consider is that a lot of the classes cater to students in Asia. This means that if you are in a different timezone, you may have to adjust your sleeping schedule. If that’s something you’re okay with, you will be hard-pressed to find a more flexible digital nomad job.

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Customer Service Representative

Earlier I was telling you that digital nomad jobs don’t have to be high tech. Well, I meant it! There are hundreds of companies from around the world that hire remote customer service representatives to represent their company. Think about it. When was the last time you have called a customer service line and spoke to someone from your country? Customer service representatives work from anywhere in the world and often only need a quiet room and computer with an internet connection! This allows you to make money from home or while you’re on the road.

One thing to note with this digital nomad job is that it’s not time-independent. As a Customer Service Representative, you have set hours where you are sitting by your computer in the event a customer calls. If that is something you’re okay with, there is no reason for you to not consider this digital nomad job as an option. Especially since customer service representatives make between $10-$25 an hour, and can find full-time and part-time gigs. If you happen to be a tech-savvy, AppleCare has a sweet program that pays $15 an hour an even sends you an apple laptop to work from!

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E-Commerce Store Owner

Have you always wanted to open up your own shop? Shopify has revolutionized how business online operates in the best way! You no longer have to have an ordinary storefront if you want to open your own store. With a small financial investment, Shopify lets you open up your own e-commerce store where you sell items that you enjoy. And you don’t even have to hold inventory! With drop shipping, you are simply the middle man between manufacturers and people.

This digital nomad job has been a hot topic over the last couple of years and is growing every day! With as easy as it is to start, people often think that they can create their store and the customers will come. Just like any other business, you have to put in the work to reap the rewards. However, if you know how to target cool products and target your customers, you can stand to earn a big salary with this digital nomad job. With an unlimited income potential, online store owner salaries can range pretty dramatically reaching well into the hundreds of thousands.

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Copywriter

If words come easily to you, this digital nomad job might be your ticket to location freedom! Copywriters have various roles. They can write full on articles, create copy for advertisements and social media posts, and even write sales pages. Whatever your writing expertise is, the internet has a home for you. Websites like FlexJobs, Fiverr, and Upwork make it easy to find copywriting gigs and get you one step closer to a digital nomad lifestyle. Though copywriters work mainly freelance, there are tons of companies looking to hire in-house copywriters for their copy needs.

Whether you want to focus on a blogging niche or write for major publications, you can stand to make so cash using your writing. The pay rate for quality articles can be upwards of $350 and $1000 for full-on projects! This digital nomad job is one you can’t skip on your journey to location independence.

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Website Designer

Website designers are highly coveted in the digital world! They are tech-savvy and know how to make websites user-friendly which is a skill many lack. With so many people starting online based businesses,  people need rockin’ websites to stand out. Because of this, it is super easy to find a job in website design if you are looking to become a digital nomad.

Website designers can make between $70-$150 an hour, and sometimes get paid upwards of $2000 for a branding project! This is awesome because they make bank and can do it all from their computer! Although website design requires very specialized skills, courses on Teachable can show you exactly how to create websites for others! This will help you get on the road with a highly lucrative, digital nomad job.

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Where to Find Digital Nomad Jobs

Digital Nomad jobs, by nature, can be found online! There are dozens of websites where you can find freelance work, and advertise your skills to potential clients. Some of the best websites to find freelance and digital nomad work include: Upwork, Flex Jobs, Fiverr, Solidgigs, Cloudpeeps, Freelancer, Guru, Servicescape

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What I want you to take away from this article on digital nomad jobs…

• digital nomad jobs don’t require you to be some sort of tech genius
• digital nomad jobs don’t have to be hard to find or apply for
• To be location independent, no matter what the field, you have to put in the work
• There are a multitude of jobs and fields that you can do to make money on the road

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