The Internet has opened a floodgate of well-paying online jobs and lucrative money-making opportunities that did not exist in the early 1990s.
These jobs offer an incredible amount of flexibility that includes, among other things, the ability to work from home or hotel room while touring the world.
Here are the most prevalent online jobs in Kenya:
Online jobs in Kenya
1. Blogger
This job involves the creation of valuable content and publishing it on a website.
Once the website gains some traffic, you can monetise the audience by placing ads or placing affiliate links for retailers who pay a commission for revenue generated from your website.
You can also make money by reviewing other companies’ products or services, or by publishing sponsored content on your website.
Blogging is actually one of the most popular online job Kenya youths take up after graduating from college as they wait to join formal employment.
This is due to the fact that you do not require a huge capital to start blogging. You only need a simple website, good writing skills and expertise in a niche topic of your choice.
2. Social Media Manager
Social media has become a great marketing tool for businesses trying to reach customers who spend much of their time on various social media channels.
Running social media campaigns is however a very demanding task and most companies do not have the budget to hire permanent staff to do the job.
Social media manager is one of the highly demanded jobs online in Kenya.
The work can be done online without having to go to a client’s office.
If you are good in social media, you can create some service packages and pitch them to businesses that could be looking to hire a freelancer.
3. SEO Consultant
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is the process of improving a website to rank high on search engines results page to attract a well-defined target audience.
To succeed as an SEO consultant, you need to have technical proficiency in managing platforms such as Google Analytics, Bing Webmaster tools, etc.
You also need to be skilled at writing SEO articles.
Since many small businesses do not have the budget to hire a full-time SEO manager, you can pitch your services to such businesses.
Quite often, these companies will retain you as an independent consultant to help them grow their online presence and attract leads for their business.
4. Affiliate Marketer
Though not among the most popular online jobs for Kenya youths, affiliate marketing can be a very lucrative venture.
Affiliate marketing is a form of selling that allows website publishers to earn a commission by promoting other people’s products and services.
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As an affiliate marketer you will be required to place a unique link on your website to direct prospects to a retailer’s website.
If these referrals make a purchase the retailer will give you a commission.
If you have a high traffic website you should consider joining an affiliate marketing program. Commission Junction, the world’s largest affiliate marketing portal, can be a great place to start.
5. YouTuber
A YouTuber is basically an individual running a YouTube channels.
Thanks to the popularity of YouTube amongst young people, being a YouTuber is a viable online job Kenya youths and socialites can thrive at.
If you are good at talking on camera, and you have some content worth discussing, you can start a YouTube channel and start growing an audience.
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Once you hit a certain level of popularity, you can start running Google Ads on your channel or doing some product reviews for paying customers.
You can also make money by placing affiliate links in your video descriptions.
6. Copywriter or Proofreader
Businesses often require a great deal of written copy; from sales messages, businesses letters and social posts to marketing emails and website content.
However, many people do not have the skills to write good copy, be it sales messages, marketing emails or even social media posts.
Many businesses are therefore more than happy to outsource writing tasks.
If you have great writing skills and a keen eye for details, you can make an income by offering copywriting and proofreading service such clients.
All you need is to create a great pitch that will convince the client that you can help them to create professional copy for their business.
Be sure to share testimonials and examples of work you have done.
This will improve your chances of being hired for the job.
This job can be done virtually, making it one of the best online jobs in Kenya.
7. Online trainer
Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to study online – from the comfort of your home of office – as long as you have a reliable Internet connection.
Indeed, online study has become so popular that the market is expected to hit $240 billion by 2023. This makes online coaching one of the best online jobs.
If you have any skill that can be taught online, you can apply as a tutor in platforms such as Udemy and Skillshare from where you can reach students eager to study online.
There are Kenyans who are already making over $10k a year as online trainers.
Just be sure to create a trustworthy LinkedIn profile and share a great introduction video to your course.
You can also market yourself on Twitter and Facebook.
Conclusion
Online jobs in Kenya are not a get-rich-quick scheme. They are jobs like any other and you must be ready to work hard to succeed.
With skills, dedication, and patience, you can make a decent living for yourself – with online jobs – without having to work 8-5 as a regular employee in a regular company.