Kenya is a great place to look for online side hustles if you want more flexibility in your work schedule. There are a number of platforms that offer high-paying jobs that can be done from anywhere in the world. Over 42% of people looking for side hustles are after gigs they enjoy doing whereas 34% are after the flexibility in their schedule while 20% say compensation is the most important aspect.
Are you looking for a way to make some extra money on the side? If so, you’re in luck! There are a number of great online side hustles that you can do from the comfort of your own home.
Four online side hustles to consider in Kenya
1. Edit for creators
There is a huge demand for editors who can help creators improve the quality of their content. If you are skilled at editing and have a good eye for detail, this could be a great side hustle for you.
This can specifically be a great side hustle for Kenyan youths with no interest in creating big brands themselves but rather interested in jobs in the field.
You can use sites like Scribendi, Wordvice, and freelancer.com to find editing jobs. Payments vary depending on project size and expertise needed, but gigs on Scribendi go for $5 to $50 per hour.
2. Write for creators
Many Kenyan creators (especially those in the creative and entertainment industries) need help with content creation and are willing to pay for it. So if you have writing skills, this could be a great way to make some extra money.
The demand for this kind of help in Kenya “is growing every day,” . “not only with blogs and podcasts and YouTubes but now creators that solely exist on social media.”
You can join Facebook writing groups to see if they’re posting this kind of work, sign up to find writing gigs on sites like WriterAccess, or create a profile on sites like Fiverr offering your services.
3. Sell unique code
If you’re a coder or developer, you can sell your services online. There are many online marketplaces where you can find buyers, or you can create your own website to showcase your work. sites like Code Canyon are great places you can consider offering what you can create.
Code Canyon features a slew of digital products like WordPress plugins, mobile app templates, and Javascript add-ons. Items like WordPress plugins go for $85, and products like a digital wallet mobile app are going for $24. Also keep in mind fees to the site, which can be as high as 55% of your item price.
