Not everyone wants a full-time remote job. Some people just need something flexible that fits around school pickups, grandkids, a pension, a day job, or a life that is already pretty full.
So if you are a parent trying to bring in a little extra money during school hours, a retiree who wants to stay active and pad your income, or someone already working full-time who just wants a side hustle that does not take over your entire life, you’ll find there is something on this list for you.
Just know these are not get-rich-quick ideas. These ideas include part-time jobs, freelance services, and occasional paid tasks you can do from home.
If you are newer to working from home in general, it might also help to look at my post on work at home jobs for beginners for more ideas.
Below are twenty part-time remote jobs and side gigs to consider.
1. Online Research Participant
Companies, universities, and market research firms pay people to participate in studies, interviews, and focus groups, and a lot of them are done remotely now. Sites like User Interviews and Respondent are two of the better-known sites for this.
Study rewards vary, and some longer interviews pay $100 or more. Some pay in gift cards. You’ll need to qualify for the studies, so this is occasional extra money.
2. Freelance Resume Writer
Job seekers are always looking for help, and a lot of them will pay someone to polish or completely rewrite their resume. AI is not always trusted for such an important task, even though it can generate a basic resume quickly.
If you have a strong grasp of professional writing and understand what hiring managers look for, this can be a very flexible and well-paying part-time option.
You can find clients through freelance sites, LinkedIn, or by building a simple portfolio and marketing yourself directly.
3. Search Engine Evaluator
Companies like TELUS Digital and CrowdGen by Appen still sometimes hire people to review search results and rate whether they are relevant, accurate, and useful. You are basically giving feedback on whether search results are doing what they are supposed to do.
These projects may offer part-time hours, but the schedule, location rules, and available tasks vary. You may need to pass a qualification test before you can start.
4. Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants handle tasks for business owners remotely. This could include managing email, scheduling appointments, data entry, customer service, social media, and more.
You can offer just a few services and work with one or two clients part-time. Being organized and keeping up with client requests are important.
Check the schedule before applying through an agency. Time, Etc asks for some availability during normal business hours, and BELAY has U.S. state restrictions.
I have a very detailed e-book here on working from home as a virtual assistant with a vetted list of 50 companies to work for, but if you have relevant experience and want part-time freelance VA work, look at BELAY and Time, Etc.
5. Bookkeeper
Part-time bookkeeping uses accounting skills to help small businesses keep their financial records in order. Many small business owners need someone to handle their books but cannot justify hiring a full-time employee.
Freelance bookkeepers can often work with several clients and set their own hours.
For remote bookkeeping work, take a look at the careers pages for Supporting Strategies and BELAY. Both look for people with bookkeeping experience.
6. Proofreader
Proofreaders review written content for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting before it gets published. You need a careful eye for detail and strong language skills.
You can find proofreading work through freelance sites or by reaching out directly to publishers, bloggers, and small businesses.
I have a list of several companies frequently hiring remote proofreaders right here, and here is a link to a free webinar that gives general information on starting a proofreading side hustle.
7. Online Tutor
If you have a strong background in a particular subject, online tutoring can be a flexible and rewarding way to earn part-time income. This could include math, science, history, a foreign language, test prep, or even basic homework help.
Sites like Wyzant and Tutor.com connect tutors with students, and you can often set your own availability.
Wyzant requires tutors to be at least 18, live in the U.S., and have a valid Social Security number.
Tutor.com requires U.S. residence and work eligibility, a valid Social Security number, at least five hours of weekly availability, and a four-year degree or enrollment as a college sophomore or higher.
You also need a computer that can run Windows and meets its equipment requirements.
8. Captioner
Captioners add text to video content so that it is accessible to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Some positions require real-time captioning, which takes more specialized training, but many remote captioning jobs involve working with pre-recorded video at your own pace.
3Play Media takes applications for remote caption editing, which includes transcribing audio and correcting draft transcripts. Applicants must be at least 18 and have strong grammar, punctuation, and research skills.
9. Social Media Manager
Small businesses and entrepreneurs often know they need a social media presence but have no time or desire to manage it themselves. If you enjoy sites like Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest and understand how content works, managing social media for one or two small clients part-time is very doable.
This may be especially good if you already use social media regularly and notice what types of posts get attention.
I have more info on this type of work here if you want to learn more and find companies to apply with.
10. Data Entry Specialist
Data entry is straightforward work. You are entering information into systems, spreadsheets, or databases accurately and efficiently.
Basic computer skills and attention to detail are important, and some projects also require experience with spreadsheets or other software. Hours and deadlines depend on the client.
Conduent’s careers page is another place to search for data-entry and transaction-processing work. Its roles vary in location and hours, and they are not all part-time.
I also have an e-book with more detail on working at home doing data entry and other companies to check.
11. Customer Service Representative
Many companies hire part-time remote customer service reps to handle calls, chats, or emails. This type of work is widely available across industries including retail, healthcare, insurance, and tech.
Hours depend on the employer or client, and many roles require set shifts. Keep in mind that customer service jobs often include phone work and a quiet workspace, so read the job description carefully before applying.
My list of customer service jobs from home has more companies to check. It includes full-time roles, too, so look closely at the hours.
12. Freelance Writer
Freelance writing covers a huge range of work, including blog posts, product descriptions, newsletters, social media copy, website content, and more.
You do not necessarily need a journalism degree to get started, but you do need to write clearly and be able to adapt your tone for different clients. Writing samples can help you show clients what you can do, and rates vary by project.
Here are 60+ sites that pay you to write remotely from home.
13. Remote Moderator
Online communities, forums, social media groups, and apps often need moderators to help keep conversations on track. This can involve reviewing posts, removing spam, enforcing community rules, approving comments, and flagging content that violates guidelines.
Moderators need patience, good judgment, and comfort reading a lot of online conversation. Some moderation jobs are part-time and remote, but the hours and location requirements depend on the company.
Just know that depending on the company, some moderation work can involve reviewing upsetting or inappropriate content, so read the details before applying.
Here are some companies that hire remote moderators.
14. User Tester
Companies pay people to test their websites and apps and give feedback on the experience. You typically record yourself navigating a site while talking through your thoughts out loud.
Test length and pay vary by site and study. UserTesting shows the payment for each test before you accept it. Sites like UserTesting and Userlytics connect approved testers with paid studies.
You may need to complete a practice test and answer screening questions. Invitations can be infrequent, so do not count on a set weekly income.
15. Audiobook Narrator
If you have a clear speaking voice, decent recording equipment, and patience, narrating audiobooks can be an interesting part-time option. ACX connects narrators with authors who need their books recorded.
Pay varies by project. On ACX, you may be paid per finished hour of audio or through a royalty share based on sales.
ACX accepts residents of the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Ireland who have a mailing address, valid local tax identification number, and banking details for one of those countries.
A finished audio hour can take several hours to record and edit. You will also need a quiet recording space and the skills to deliver finished audio.
Here’s more info on working remotely as an audiobook narrator.
16. Online Chat Agent
Some companies hire remote chat agents to handle customer questions and support entirely through text-based chat instead of phone calls. This is a great option for people who prefer not to be on the phone.
Some chat jobs have part-time hours, but others are full-time or also include phone support. A chat-only role needs to list text-based duties without required customer calls.
These companies often have openings for work at home chat agents.
17. Pinterest Virtual Assistant
This is a niche VA role focused on managing Pinterest accounts for bloggers and business owners. Tasks include creating pins, writing descriptions, scheduling content, and monitoring analytics.
You will need to learn how to create useful pins, understand Pinterest search, and show clients how their accounts are performing. Building those skills and finding clients takes time.
Kristin Larsen’s training on this may help you learn how to do the work as well as how to market your services effectively.
18. E-commerce Store Assistant
People who run Etsy shops, Amazon stores, or independent online shops often need part-time help with tasks like listing products, writing descriptions, processing orders, handling customer messages, and managing inventory.
This type of work can be done entirely remotely and is often project-based or flexible by the hour.
19. Micro-Task Worker
Sites like Clickworker offer small, individual tasks that you can pick up and complete on your own time. Tasks may include categorizing images, writing short descriptions, verifying data, or completing short surveys.
Clickworker requires its app on a smartphone or tablet for login, even if you do the work on a computer. Pay per task is usually small, and tasks are not always available.
It’s a good idea to check how long each task takes and what it pays before accepting it, and treat this as extra money rather than steady part-time pay.
20. AI Data Trainer or Annotator
This is one of the newer additions to the part-time remote work landscape. Companies building and improving AI tools need humans to review outputs, label data, evaluate responses, and flag errors.
Some positions require subject-matter expertise, while others are more general. Pay, location rules, and qualification tests vary by project.
Creating an account or passing an assessment does not guarantee assignments. Work can pause or end quickly, so I would not rely on just one site.
DataAnnotation, Alignerr, and Outlier are some companies to look into for work.
Finding Part-Time Remote Work That Fits Your Life
The best part-time remote job is the one that actually works for your schedule, your skills, and your goals.
Start by thinking about what you are already good at or what you genuinely do not mind doing for a stretch of time. Some options are beginner-friendly, while others require experience, subject knowledge, or a skills test.
That said, please watch out for scams! You should not have to pay a company just to apply for a remote job. If something feels off, take a step back and research it first!
For more companies and specific part-time openings, my post on part-time work from home jobs has more options to check.
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Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.