Earn with ease: Top 5 remote jobs in Kenya that can be paid via mobile money
Remote jobs have gained immense popularity and desirability for several reasons. These include the flexibility to work from different locations and have varying work schedules, increased productivity compared to office-based counterparts, increased chances of finding positions that align with their skills and interests across the world and the cost saving measures involved.
Remote workers don’t have to deal with expenses involving commuting expenses, work attire and house relocation costs.
Remote jobs also provide the opportunity to mix work with personal life more seamlessly. It allows individuals to spend more time with family, pursue personal hobbies and interests, and maintain a healthier work-life balance. This flexibility can contribute to overall well-being and job satisfaction.
While banks provide safety and peace of mind in receiving salaries and earning interest on savings; and many employers prefer this route, some remote jobs now offer to pay employees via mobile money.
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Receiving money on mobile phones makes it easier and more convenient for users in terms of accessibility whereby people can send and receive funds using even a basic mobile phone, they can also operate mobile money wallets in any location without jumping through all the hoops of operating a bank account, lower transaction costs and because once a mobile payment is initiated, it can be processed and delivered almost instantly.
In light of this, Nairobi News highlights remote jobs in Kenya one can do and receive payment via mobile money according to TikToker @themoneymaker.
“One of the most common ones is writing. Anyone can do writing as long as you can write proper English, you are creative and you are good at researching. When it comes to writing, you need to know how to research. If you don’t know how to write, then get a skill. When it comes to online jobs, skills are very important. There are many coaches who can coach you to become a writer,” the TikToker explained.
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She went on to mention audio and video transcribing and captioning as another top remote job one can be paid via mobile money. Apparently, the Kenyan market is flooded with transcribers who listen to audio and write them out as captions for videos either for movies or social media; and the job pays really well. Attentiveness to details is one of the key requirements for this job.
“Another thing you can do and get paid here in Kenya – very lucrative but take a bit of time to learn and do – is affiliate marketing. Here you just need the skills to create good online landing pages on blogs or social media; and choosing the right product to promote through links. You just need your skills. You don’t need to pay anyone or have startup funds to do this,” the TikToker said.
The last remote job she mentioned was becoming a virtual assistant- something she is currently doing. In this category, one can become a search engine optimization assistant, a social media manager or any other job in which an employer requires an assistant.
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