If you enjoy writing and are also good at it, you can become one of the million freelancers out there who have taken up writing and typing fast behind the computer to earn a living and build a long-lasting reputation in the freelancing world.

So, if you are a writer who is looking to start freelancing especially remotely and you are unsure of the platforms that you can join to be a part of their community, then you need to read this article to find out the freelancing job sites that cater mainly to freelance writing, the one that aligns with your skills and experience, the sites that attract high paying brands and lastly, the one which is best for a freelance remote writer.

1. Upwork

Upwork helps beginners and professional freelancers find and work with clients.

This marketplace is a great starting point for beginners to connect with clients and build their portfolios. To find jobs on this platform as a writer, all you need to do is create a compelling and attractive profile that accentuates your writing skills and expertise and you can also post samples of your previous work to show your experience and skills.

You can get jobs ranging from email marketing copy, commercial video scripts, radio ads, etc.

Writers can charge for as low as $15 to $80 per hour on this site.

2. PeoplePer Hour

PeoplePer Hour is a freelancing platform that is most suitable for a beginner because it is neither small nor big. It offers its services on a pay-per-task model. To get started on this platform, you have to visit the website and sign up, after signing up, you will be sent an email verification which immediately activates your account.

You can also sign up through a LinkedIn account if you have one. After inputting basic information about you, the skills you possess, and references, you will be asked to make a video or you can choose the text option for a list of questions, you are required to submit answers to and after a short wait of 1-3 days, you will be approved and can start earning money as a freelance writer on PeoplePer Hour.

3. Fiverr

Fiverr is a very popular freelancing platform that almost every freelancer or digital professional belongs to because it connects them to clients looking for their services.

Make sure to create relevant, precise eye-catching gigs for your clients/audience to enable you to start getting jobs and building your portfolio so your profile can start popping up and getting listed in the search tab on Fiverr.

This platform collects 20% of each work you get. You can find jobs on Fiverr like creative writing, copywriting, scriptwriting, project writing, etc.

4. Freelance Writers Den.

The Freelance Writers Den is an online paid job platform that educates and gives freelance writers the resources to get writing jobs. The Den boasts boot camps and podcasts that equip you with answers to your questions.

You can also refer to this platform as a community of freelancers because writers help one another to get good-paying gigs. In Freelance Writers Den, you can find job listings either part-time, contract, or full-time for editors, copywriters, etc.

To gain access to the Den, you have to pay for membership which costs $40 per month.

5. Flex Jobs

Flex Jobs is an online platform that was developed for freelancers but especially for freelance writers in particular because it only offers high-paying writing jobs by sieving out the low-wage tasks. This site is very suitable for even professionals because the people who operate the platform from the back end are professionals who lookout for good and flexible well-paying jobs and they group them into categories.

One can sign up on Flex Jobs without a subscription just to have a feel of the site but you won’t be able to see all jobs except you pay for a one-time subscription which allows you to see and apply for jobs in any category, e.g. Telecommuting jobs.

6. Writers Weekly

Founded by Angela Roy in 1997, Writers Weekly is an online publication platform that provides learning resources and experiences from one writer to another writer. It is a community where writers share their advice, and knowledge so other freelance writers can benefit from it and still earn as well.

These learning resources or articles are very useful for freelance writers who are just starting or want to expand their knowledge and these articles feature magazines containing job listings, success stories from writers, etc.

7. Express Writers

Similar to Flex Jobs, Express Writers provides a platform for freelance writers to connect well-paying clients with job writing opportunities. Also, common with other freelance job boards, Express Writers handles the payment transactions, communication, and administrative responsibilities that come with managing clients.

On this site, freelance writers search for jobs and projects that align with their interests, capabilities, and experience. On Express Writers, one can find different writing projects ranging from website content, blog posts, articles, and social media content writing.

8. Cloud Peeps

Cloud Peeps helps freelance writers connect with clients from various locations, sectors, and companies who need the services of bloggers, content creators, and writers who write articles.

Freelance writers can create a quality profile stating their experience, skills, and qualifications. They can also connect with other freelance writers which can lead to collaborations and more job opportunities.

Cloud Peeps also provided a space for clients to leave their reviews for every freelance writer they work with after a task has been completed. So, if you keep getting positive reviews on the platform, it can attract more clients for you and increase your reputation on the platform.

9. Toptal

Though Toptal is not fully a platform for freelance writers as it also caters to other freelancers in different niches, this site is also a great place for writers because they are known for providing quality clients for their freelancers.

Toptal is a remote job-based site and this is great for freelance writers who love the idea of being flexible and working from home or remotely. Not only connecting writers to tasks that align with their skills, but Toptal also handles the financial transactions between both parties to ensure the writers are paid for their services.

10. Solid Gigs

Just like every other freelance site, Solid Gigs provides freelance writers with high-end quality job listings that they wouldn’t have been able to find such as editing, content creation, copywriting, etc.

They also ensure their writer is duly compensated for their work by providing an escrow system where the client pays them and they only release the money to the freelancer when the task has been completed between both parties.

11. SkyWord

Skyword is a platform that helps companies and businesses post content creation job listings and through this avenue, freelance writers can search for these opportunities through the filter section for tasks in their niche.

This platform also helps writers understand their client’s needs and wants by providing the job requirements for every task. Aside from getting jobs, freelance writers can also network and collaborate with their colleagues and other professionals, and through that, it can also lead to more job opportunities.

Skyword acts like a middleman between the client and the writer in terms of getting paid and this helps to ensure that the writer is fully paid for his time and contents.

12. nDash

nDash is an online writing platform for freelance writers that links them up with clients without a paid fee or membership subscription. This site helps to facilitate transparency by vetting the writers before giving them the jobs and this helps to foster good client and writer relationships.

If you are a beginner, it might be very difficult to get accepted on this platform because nDash only accepts professional and advanced writers but you can still try by signing up because you just might get lucky.

For you to get started on this platform, you must have an account with Stripe as that is the only method of payment available on nDash, then you fill out a well-detailed and quality writer profile/portfolio stating your experience, writing samples, and reviews.

13. BloggingPro Job Board

If you are a writer who is into blog writing, then the BloggingPro Job Board is the guy for you. This site hosts jobs from different segments for freelance writers.

You have to know that these jobs are not vetted and the listings are pretty low so I will advise you to do your due diligence because there can be scams on this board.

You can find different types of content writing jobs on this platform, it varies from resume and academic writing.

14. Contently

Since 2010, Contently has been providing a platform that helps that offers freelance writers job opportunities to work on content-related tasks. For freelance writers who are seeking to showcase their skills and build an online presence, Contently is the platform for you because it helps writers create a free portfolio and exhibit it with their skills to different agencies and brands.

Another great thing about this platform is that it doesn’t make you go through the stress of applying for jobs, instead, you get found because the site has optimized the portfolio you created.

15. Jobspresso

Jobspresso is an online job board that helps freelance writers go through the process of looking and applying for well-paying jobs.

Also, this platform focuses mainly on remote jobs from small companies to big companies around the globe, so you can either search for the jobs on the board or you can join their email list to be informed about new job vacancies.

Sign up on the site and upload your resume so that employers and hiring managers in your niche can reach out to you.

16. Media Bistro

Media Bistro is a reliable freelance site that has a specific section for freelance writers, it offers legit paying jobs with very little middleman interference, and no transaction fee and it also gives you direct client contact, unlike Fiverr.

This platform boasts of high-paying clients like IBM and Bloomberg, media houses, and even publishing houses, so both freelance writers and journalists can benefit from this site.

You can pay a subscription fee if you want to get access to their learning tools.

17. TextBroker

Textbroker is an online job site that pays writers who write articles for clients based on pay-per-text. While you might want to write more words so you can earn more pay, this platform ensures you deliver quality while at it.

Textbroker is often referred to as a “Content Mill” because of the systems they offer which include; (Open orders, Direct orders, and Team Orders).

So, for you to enjoy this platform by making money, you need to write lots of articles.

18. LinkedIn Jobs

LinkedIn is a social media freelance job site for freelancers and also for people who are looking for full-time contracts.

Compared to other social media communities like Instagram and Facebook, LinkedIn is a powerful social network because it is all about business and work. All you have to do is open and create a well-detailed writer’s profile that includes your skills, and certification. Ensure you use keywords in your profile so that employers and HRs can easily find you when they are looking for someone in your niche.

Also, instead of waiting for you to be found, you can browse available job listings and postings in the search bar so you can apply.

19. Virtual Vocations 

Virtual Vocations provides freelancers with remote jobs that offer real pay for real work. Registering on the site is free and it grants you half access to the remote job leads. This platform compiles and screens the jobs before posting them on their database and once you have selected a plan be it a free or premium subscription, you can now start browsing jobs with maybe a keyword search in your niche or by category and you can now start applying.

20. Glassdoor

Glassdoor is one of the top freelance job recruiting sites that helps up-and-coming writers get offers. All you have to do is search for a job in your niche, and read up on the inside knowledge about the organization, the salaries they pay, and benefits through your fellow freelancers who have worked for them.

To gain access to this site, you have to also leave a review of your own for others through Glassdoor grants free access to freelancers and job seekers for a year, and after the duration expires, you can decide to extend the service for another year through the review mentioned.

21. ProBlogger Job Board

Every freelance writer needs to sign up on the ProBlogger Job Board because both startups and developed companies post new jobs on this online content writing job board. This online site was created by Darren Rowe to help budding writers find jobs and for people looking to hire content writers.

You do not have to register to get jobs because anyone can apply for the writing jobs posted on the board however you can also decide to register on the platform so you can gain access to what is called a Candidate Dashboard and this is also free except you decide to be part of the Premium Candidate Membership which is $15 for 90 days and $49 for a year.

TO WRAP IT UP

This is not an exhaustive list of platforms where freelance writers can only earn a living and before you decide to sign up for any of the platforms or all, you should conduct your due diligence and research to avoid being duped. You can also check factors like fees to pay before you can be a part of them, the type of clients they attract or accept on the platform, membership subscriptions, terms of service, etc.

Don’t limit yourself to only “popular” or “bigger sites”, you can also explore other “less popular” or “smaller sites” and you just might find the one that is for you or where you can belong.

If you know other sites where writers can earn money either remotely or full-time, I implore you to share them with the community.

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