The 19 Best Places to Find Side Gigs Near Me and Online in 2024 (2024)

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The 19 Best Places to Find Side Gigs Near Me and Online in 2024 (1)It’s no secret that more and more people are turning to freelancing on the side to earn extra money, hone their skills, and maybe even build a business of their own.

Whether you’re just looking to supplement your day job income or eventually strike out on your own, you’ll find dozens websites and marketplaces to connect you with potential clients.

But which ones are the best for you? That depends on your skills and expertise, and also what you want out of your side gig.

Are you looking to earn a few extra bucks this weekend, or is this something you could see yourself doing for a while and racking up some serious cash?

Here are some of the best places to find your first side hustle job, and they all have a unique angle and strategy. Check out the list and see where it makes the most sense for you to set up shop.

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1. FlexJobs

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FlexJobs charges a nominal monthly feeto access their listings, but you’ll easily earn that back and then some with one job.

Check out our full FlexJobs review to see if it’s a fit for you.

2. SolidGigs.com

Every day, SolidGigs curates the best freelance jobs in:

  • marketing
  • writing
  • design
  • development

This alone is a huge value-add because it can be incredibly time-consuming to dig through all the available listings on dozens of freelance sites — time you’re not getting paid for.

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But where SolidGigs gets even better is an awesome built-in library of resources to help you learn how to best pitch and price your services. This is a platform built by freelancers, for freelancersand is really vested in your success.

SolidGigs is free to try for 7 days.

As the freelance economy continues to grow, this platform can help you sort through the clutter.

3. Fiverr

What can I say? I’ve got a warm place in my heart for the quirky Fiverr marketplace, where many services start at just $5.

I’ve been a Fiverr seller for years and it’s actually where I scored my first freelance editing clients. With a few different gigs, I ended up making over $7000 in my first year on the platform.

What’s cool about Fiverr is that it’s a search engine for services, and in recent years they’ve added a lot more capacity for sellers to charge higher prices with package offerings and even custom offers up to $10,000.

(They’ve also added a Fiverr “Pro” level tier for experienced service providers.)

As a side hustler, you’re free to create listings for whatever service you can provide — and say how many days it will take you to deliver. Think of what type of gateway service would get clients in the door to your world.

In summary:

  • Simple, popular platform
  • Free and easy to get started
  • Rates can be low

Click here to learn more and set up your free account.

4. FreeUp

Great at what you do? With a multi-step application, interview, and vetting process, FreeUp.net matches clients from all around the world with workers that represent the top 1% of online freelancers.

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The new (established in 2015) freelance marketplace specializes in e-commerce, digital marketing, web development and virtual assistance. You’re free to set your own schedule and rates, sometimes north of $50 an hour depending on your skills.

Payments are made weekly and the company takes a 15% cut for facilitating the connection.

In summary:

  • Best for e-commerce and digital marketing experience
  • Free to join (but you have to be good and get accepted)
  • Mention me, Nick Loper, to expedite your application.

Click here to learn more and apply.

5. Facebook Groups

This is another one of my favorite ways to land clients. How it works is to embed yourself in communities where your target customer is already hanging out, and being as helpful as possible in the comment threads.

On The Side Hustle Show, Gabe Arnold even gave the tip that you can use the search box to find posts where people are asking questions, using search keywords like “help”, “recommendation”, “question”, “?”, “know anyone”, etc.

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Of course, be tactful and try and provide as much public support as you can. Don’t just go in yelling, “Hire me, hire me!”

I have a few friends who have completely mastered this strategy and become the go-to people in their communities for services like podcast editing, website support, virtual assistants, and Facebook ads.

I even landed a few book editing clients by being part of a couple self-publishing groups on Facebook. Do a keyword search for the type of customer you want to serve and see what kind of groups pop up.

In summary:

  • A longer-term strategy
  • Free to get started
  • Can be time-consuming upfront, but hey, if you’re already on Facebook, you might as well plant the seeds

6. Upshift

Upshift is like a modern temp-agency that helps businesses fill shift work roles. Those are in fields like:

  • Hospitality
  • Servers and bartenders
  • Warehouse and logistics
  • Retail
  • Housekeeping
  • and more

One thing that’s cool is that every Upshift worker is a W-2 employee and eligible for benefits, no matter how much or how little you work.

Rates typically range from $15-25/hour. Check out our full Upshift review to learn more.

7. Steady

Steady is a cool new app and website that consolidates all sorts of “gig economy” opportunities. For example, you can find work from home gigs, flexible “anytime” options, and even regular full- and part-time jobs.

In browsing through the listings, I found the usual array of delivery and rideshare gigs, but was pleasantly surprised by some of the other offerings. There were a number of local opportunities I’d never heard of in brand ambassadorship, political advocacy, mystery shopping, transcription, and more.

Steady acts as a portal to all these gigs and gives you a convenient central location to browse. After you create your account, you’ll be able to see everything available online and in your local area.

The app also provides a centralized platform to account for all your various gig earnings, and see which ones are truly the most profitable for you.

Read our full Steady review here.

8. NextDoor

Local social network NextDoor helps you connect with potential clients (i.e. your neighbors) nearby. This platform can be very effective for in-person or local services, such as:

  • child care
  • pet sitting / dog walking
  • pet waste removal
  • personal training
  • house cleaning
  • pressure washing
  • painting
  • event planning
  • and more

Just like on Facebook, keep a pulse on the conversations that are happening in your community, and offer to help wherever you can. Don’t be shy about letting people know what you do in your profile.

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9. Hired

Hired.com helps designers, engineers, data scientists, and managers by connecting them with prospective clients. Using artificial intelligence, Hired matches clients with candidates from their deep pool of talents with the results emailed out in just a few hours.

Unlike other recruitment services, Hired helps its talents by coaching and guiding them through the entire recruitment process.

One thing that’s cool about Hired is they also help you get the best offer by letting companies compete for your services instead of having you get into a bidding war with other workers.

The company caters to people looking for full-time, part-time, and freelance gigs.

In summary:

  • Tech-focused
  • Free to join
  • Many opportunities are for full-time traditional jobs, but you can find remote or part-time gigs
  • Earn top dollar

Click here to learn more and create your free Hired profile.

10. Toptal

Toptal.com is one of the leading freelance marketplaces but only caters to developers, designers, and finance experts.

With its strict and extensive screening process, clients are assured that they are only getting the top 3% of applicants in the given field. (Toptal stands for “top talent”.)

Toptal contractors do mostly remote work (you can pass on the jobs that don’t fit your schedule) and are paid very well. If you’re confident in your abilities and want to work with fast-growing startups and name-brand clients on challenging projects, this is the platform for you.

In summary:

  • Tech-focused
  • Free to apply
  • Earn great pay (think hundreds of dollars a week, even for part-time)

Click here to learn more and apply today.

11. Craigslist Gigs

Did you know that buried in the corner of Craigslist is a section specifically for side hustle opportunities? It’s called “gigs” and inside you’ll find everything from manual labor projects like moving or landscaping to graphic design to brand ambassador gigs for local events.

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In just a few minutes of browsing I saw posts for writers, photographers, models, house cleaners, and tutors. Naturally, avoid any gigs that sound too good to be true and do your due diligence before meeting any strangers.

In summary:

  • Great for selling yourself locally
  • Good for one-off gigs or easy part-time jobs to earn extra cash
  • You have to sort through some scams to find legit gigs

12. TaskRabbit

TaskRabbit is perhaps a more organized and legit-feeling version of Craigslist Gigs. The company specializes in matching individuals and companies in need of short-term help with “taskers” (you).

Most of the gigs are local and in-person, but you can find some virtual opportunities as well. I used the platform as a customer to find a local handyman, and he told me he usually does 3-4 jobs a day and makes a good living on it.

My handyman charged $75 an hour, but other workers on TaskRabbit might start around$15-25 an hour. As your reputation and performance on TaskRabbit grows, you can increase your rates.

In summary:

  • Good for legit, local gigs and odd jobs
  • Revenue can grow as you do more jobs
  • Free to join

Click here to learn more and apply today.

13. Upwork

Upwork is perhaps the world’s largest freelance marketplace, which means it can be intensely competitive. Still, I’ve heard from several members that this is where their side hustle found its start.

Chris Misterek, a freelance web designer, gave the advice to think about your ideal client, and go above-and-beyond in your bids to those clients. Meanwhile, you can safely ignore all the other job posts.

As your profile and portfolio grow, Upwork will start to feature you more to prospective clients.

14. GigSalad

If you’re a musician, comedian, magician, DJ, photographer, bartender, or other entertainment pro, you should know about GigSalad. This popular marketplace helps connect you with customers hosting parties, weddings, or corporate events.

To join the site and create your profile, it costs $140-170 per quarter.

15. LinkedIn

On The Side Hustle Show, Helen Pritchard called LinkedIn “the only platform on the planet where you can handpick your audience.”

Her strategy involved crafting your profile so that it’s irresistible to your target client. That often means niching down to a very specific type of service, like “helping bankers lose weight,” or “PR for female entrepreneurs.”

Then, she’ll proactively send connection requests to those target prospects. (She advised to send 10 a day, every day of the week, to slowly build up your LinkedIn audience.)

At the same time, publish content on LinkedIn that will appeal to this target audience. Every so often, include a call-to-action to let your connections know you’re open for business.

16. Peopleperhour

Peopleperhour.com is another popular freelancing platform that helps you find jobs that you can do remotely. The site seems to have more traction in Europe, and gigs are mostly about graphic design, writing, SEO, and coding among others.

As a freelancer, you can bid on the jobs already posted, or create your own “hourlie” — a little package of what you’ll deliver for a fixed price. Rates are still competitive here, but often higher than similar packages on Fiverr.

In summary:

  • Great for virtual work
  • Bid on jobs or create your own service listing
  • Free to join

Click here to learn more.

17. Contena

An online directory for freelance writers, Contena.co collects the best writing opportunities from around the web and compiles them into one central job board.

What I like about Contena is that the writing jobs here usually pay well — for instance, you might find requests ranging from $150 up to even $1000 an article. Now of course to command those prices you’ve got to deliver great work and know what you’re doing.

What I don’t like about Contena is it’s not free, and they’re not particularly upfront about it. (You can create an account for free, but to actually pitch the jobs, you’ve got to pay up — $99 a month for 6 months.)

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In fairness, it might only take one or two gigs to earn back your investment, and the included freelance coaching and training provided could jumpstart your writing career.

Contena’s main value proposition is as a time-saver. Since you don’t get paid for the time spent looking for gigs, many writers swear by it!

In summary:

  • Great for freelance writers
  • Curated database of well-paying legit writing jobs
  • Paid plans include freelance coaching and training like how to pitch and how to spruce up your portfolio

Click here to learn more.

18. Specialty Marketplaces

If you have a specific skill or service in mind, odds are there’s a specialty marketplace just for that. For example, you might consider:

  • Wyzant for tutoring
  • Rover for pet sitting
  • Sittercity or Care.com for babysitting or child care
  • Dolly.com for moving help

19. Your Own Website

A website isn’t necessary for a lot of side hustlers starting out, but it can be an important element to your business to showcase your expertise, highlight your portfolio, and share testimonials from past clients.

In time, your content might be indexed by the search engines and potential customers can find you through Google local searches.

Here’s my free guide on the fastest and cheapest way to set up a website for your service business.

Your Turn

Marketing 101 says to get in front of your customers where they already are, and in this post I’ve tried to outline some common places your customers might be hanging out.

What do you think? What have you found as the most effective place to find side hustle gigs?

Let me know in the comments below!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find side gigs near me?

To find side jobs near you, look at Craigslist, local Facebook community groups, NextDoor, or apps like Steady. These platforms have a steady stream of new side gig opportunities.

How can I find a side job that pays?

As freelancing and side hustling both become more mainstream, it’s quite common to have a side job these days. Through job sites and local networks, you can find gigs online and locally. Check out the full list of recommended side gig sites at Side Hustle Nation for more.

What are the most common side gigs?

Freelancing, brand ambassadorship, photography, and tutoring are among the most common side gigs. Handyman work and tapping into the gig economy through apps like Doordash and Instacart are popular as well.

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What is the best side hustle to make money in 2024? ›

One of the best and easiest side hustles to start is freelancing, as it provides you with a way to charge on a per-project basis and allows you to lean into your existing skills. Creatives can do especially well as freelancers, making money freelancing in various areas depending on their skills and abilities.

What is the highest paying gig app? ›

One of the highest paying gig apps out there is Shipt, a leading grocery delivery job like Instacart. As a Shipt Shopper, you get paid to shop for people's groceries and then deliver them. You can apply if you're 18 or older, have a vehicle, pass a background check, and live in the United States.

What side hustles pay the most? ›

These side hustles include:
  1. Marketing Strategy. This side hustle stands as the highest-paid side hustle of 2024, commanding rates of $178 on average. ...
  2. Mobile App Development. ...
  3. Presentation Design. ...
  4. Web Design. ...
  5. 3D Industrial Design. ...
  6. Brand Style Design. ...
  7. Packaging and Label Design.
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How to make money and get paid the same day? ›

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  1. Become a rideshare driver. ...
  2. Focus on freelancing. ...
  3. Sell unused gift cards. ...
  4. Carsharing or parking spot rentals. ...
  5. Send app referrals. ...
  6. Find unclaimed money. ...
  7. Deliver groceries or take out. ...
  8. Sell your clothes online.

What is the best side hustle to start with no money? ›

The majority of side hustles that require zero upfront investment typically tend to be brain-related work; for example, they could involve coaching, consulting, design, and other virtual work.

What app pays the most instantly? ›

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  1. Swagbucks. Swagbucks is a rewards and survey app that lets you earn points (called SB) for all sorts of easy activities. ...
  2. Survey Junkie. ...
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  4. Rakuten. ...
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  6. Ibotta. ...
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What app lets you work and get paid daily? ›

Upshift is a revolutionary mobile app allowing you to pick shifts on your terms – you choose when and where you work. We find the work, you pick the shifts, and get paid daily. Create your own schedule by claiming shifts quickly and easily via our app or website after completing your onboarding.

What is the number one app to make money? ›

The top money-making apps include Swagbucks, Ibotta, Upside, Acorns and Capital One Shopping. Money-making apps are a popular way to earn extra spending money because the tasks require minimal effort and the payout is quick.

Are there any side hustles that actually work? ›

In summary, there are many great online side hustles that can provide real income if approached strategically and with dedication. Freelancing skills like writing, design, and programming can earn hourly or project-based income through platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.

How to make $500 a week on the side? ›

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  1. Become a Personal Grocery Shopper. If you're 18+ and want to make an extra $500 fast, then consider joining Instacart. ...
  2. Walk Dogs or Pet Sit. ...
  3. Make Money Through Social Media. ...
  4. Rent Out Your Space. ...
  5. Deliver Food. ...
  6. Start a Ridesharing Gig. ...
  7. Rent Out Your RV. ...
  8. Rent Out Your Car.

How can I make $200 a day on the side? ›

How To Make $200 A Day
  1. Online Freelancing.
  2. Deliver Food.
  3. Make Money Blogging.
  4. Use Microtask & Survey Websites.
  5. Start An Ecommerce Business.
  6. Invest.
  7. Become A Pet Sitter.
  8. Find Cash Gigs With Steady.
May 24, 2024

How can I make $300 day? ›

With effort and planning, you can realistically make $300 extra income in a 24 hour period.
  1. Driving for a Rideshare Service.
  2. Doing Food Delivery. ...
  3. Monetizing a Skill on Fiverr.
  4. Flipping Items. ...
  5. Doing Handyman Tasks. ...
  6. Participating in Focus Groups. ...
  7. Moving Help. ...
  8. Other Options.
Jan 22, 2024

How to make fast cash today? ›

How to get cash fast
  1. Sell something. If you have anything sitting around your house collecting dust, then you could turn it into cash. ...
  2. Pawn something. ...
  3. Sell unused gift cards. ...
  4. Access your paycheck earlier. ...
  5. Take on a freelance gig. ...
  6. Pet sit. ...
  7. Babysit. ...
  8. Ask for a loan from a family member or friend.
Jun 27, 2024

How to make $25 dollars an hour online? ›

Hourly $25 jobs in Remote
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How to make $1000 in 24 hours? ›

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  1. Sell Your Stuff.
  2. Freelance.
  3. Get a Side Hustle or Part-Time Job.
  4. Start a Blog.
  5. Start an E-Commerce Store.
  6. Invest in Real Estate.
  7. Set up Passive Income Streams.
  8. Make Money Online.
May 30, 2024

How can I make an extra $1000 a month? ›

Here are some realistic options!
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  2. Virtual assistant. If you're an organized person, then you could excel as a virtual assistant. ...
  3. Online English tutor. ...
  4. Data entry. ...
  5. Proofreading. ...
  6. Blogging. ...
  7. Social media manager. ...
  8. Resume writer.
Mar 19, 2024

How to make $5,000 a month on the side? ›

About a year later, I was making over $5,000 a month from freelance writing and was way happier than at my day job.
  1. Accounting.
  2. Graphic design.
  3. Digital marketing.
  4. Proofreading and editing.
  5. Social media management.
  6. Search engine optimization (I did this as well)
  7. Online tutoring.
  8. Paid advertising.

How to make $3,000 a month on the side? ›

How To Make $3,000 A Month
  1. Become An Online Freelancer.
  2. Use Get-Paid-To Websites.
  3. Try Delivery Gigs.
  4. Start A Blog.
  5. Start An Ecommerce Store.
  6. Invest For $3,000 In Passive Income.
  7. Use Other Gig Apps.
  8. Consulting.
Jun 26, 2024

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