Top 3 Freelance Job Websites in Kenya
Key takeaways
The best 3 freelance websites in Kenya are:
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- Fiverr
- Flexjobs
- UpWork
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1. Fiverr
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- Fiverr is an Israeli multinational online marketplace for freelance services.
- The Tel Aviv-based freelancing company connects businesses and individuals to highly skilled freelancers from all over the world.
- Employers and potential employees interact freely on the platform creating utmost convenience.
- Fiverr has over 700 service categories with 24/7 customer support.
- You can register, work, and get paid on Fivver from Kenya.
Fiverr Kenya login and sign-up
Fiverr Kenya App Download
Fiverr does not currently have a mobile/desktop App, however, you can still perform freelance tasks and get paid through the Fivver Kenya website.
How to make money on Fiverr in Kenya
You can earn an income working on Fivver from Kenya. Follow these simple steps to become a seller and make money on Fiverr:
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- Create a Fiverr freelance account
- Complete your profile by submitting your real name, email, phone number, and other required details.
- Once you verify your details, proceed to the “Become a Seller” section on the top menu. This section ushers you into the global Fiverr freelance community.
- Create a gig describing the service you want to offer in detail. The gig includes crucial details that include:
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- Gig title that briefly captures the service you want to sell, for instance, SEO Blog Post Writing.
- Brief description of your skill set and experience
- Prices for your services.
- You can design different service packages with different prices.
- Any revision fees included.
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- Publish your gig once you complete all the sections.
- Once your gig is published, it functions as your service advertisement on the platform. It will appear in searches conducted by clients seeking your specific service.
- You will receive an order notification once a client selects your gig.
- Prepare, deliver outstanding work, and get paid.
Fiverr Kenya contacts
2. UpWork
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- Upwork Global Inc. is an American freelancing platform headquartered in Santa Clara and San Francisco, California.
- The freelancing platform has been around for just over a decade and has gained credibility and increased usage over time.
- You can work remotely from Kenya on UpWork and make money.
- Its flexible approach makes it suitable both as a primary and secondary job away from your normal 9 to 5 PM shift.
- UpWork also allows users to hire highly skilled professionals to perform specific tasks.
UpWork App Download
UpWork App registration and login
Freelance jobs available on UpWork Kenya
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- Development & IT
- AI services
- Writing and Translation
- Design and creative services
- Sales and Marketing
- Finance and Accounting
- Architecture and Engineering
- Admin and Customer Support
- SEO
- UI and UX Designing
UpWork Kenya contacts
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- Click here to visit the UpWork Kenya Customer Support Center.
- UpWork Kenya email: press@upwork.com
- Click here to visit the UpWork Kenya Facebook page.
- Click here to visit the UpWork Kenya Twitter (X) page.
- Click here to visit the UpWork Kenya LinkedIn page.
- Click here to visit the UpWork Kenya Instagram page.
3. FlexJobs
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- FlexJobs primarily focuses on remote and flexible job opportunities that can be done from anywhere, including Kenya.
- Some FlexJobs freelance jobs have location requirements because of factors like certifications, tax considerations, and client preference.
- However, numerous “Work from anywhere” jobs can be done remotely in any part of the world, thanks to technology.
- You only need a smartphone or computer with stable internet to work and make money.
FlexJobs Kenya Account Registration and Login
FlexJobs Kenya App download
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- Click here to download the FlexJobs Kenya iOS mobile App.
- FlexJobs does not currently have an Android App. You can, however, work and earn through the FlexJobs Kenya website.
Freelance jobs available on FlexJobs Kenya
FlexJobs Kenya has numerous job categories that include:
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- Accounting and Finance
- Fashion and Beauty
- Event Planning
- Writing
- Web Design
- Data Entry
- Marketing
- News and Journalism
- Math and Economics
- Software Development
- Legal Services
- Translation
- Transcription
- Telemarketing
- Consulting
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FlexJobs Kenya contacts
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- Click here to visit the FlexJobs Kenya Customer Support Center.
- Click here to visit the FlexJobs Kenya Facebook page.
- Click here to visit the FlexJobs Kenya Twitter (X) page.
- Click here to visit the FlexJobs Kenya LinkedIn page.
- Click here to visit the FlexJobs Kenya Instagram page.
- Click here to visit the FlexJobs Kenya TikTok page.
Despite big-time freelance firms like Remotasks closing their doors to Kenyan users, major players like Fiverr continue to operate in the country.
Freelancing has emerged as a fast-growing subsector in the larger digital economy, thanks to the rapid expansion of technology in Kenya.
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