Three ways in
Pick the path that fits you
Path 1 · A steady job
Worldwide remote jobs
Salaried and contract roles open to every country, each checked for hidden location rules.
Browse remote jobsPath 2 · Your own clients
Freelance platforms
Set your own rate and win clients with your portfolio. Best if you already have work to show.
See freelance picksPath 3 · Fast contract income
AI training work
Paid tasks reviewing and training AI. Quick to start, but hours come and go.
See AI training picksPath 2 · Your own clients
Freelance platforms
Contra
Best for creative & tech freelancers
Our rough guide (1–5), not a precise measurement.
Good for
- Designers, writers, developers and marketers with a portfolio
Not for
- Anyone without work to show yet
- Anyone wanting tasks handed to them
Braintrust
Best for senior tech freelancers
Our rough guide (1–5), not a precise measurement.
Good for
- Mid- and senior-level engineers, designers and product people
Not for
- Beginners
- Non-tech roles
Path 3 · Fast contract income
AI training platforms
Long waits
From a few days to several months before a first project.
Work comes and goes
Projects end without notice, then nothing for weeks.
Stack two or three
Most people who earn steadily sign up to several platforms.
Ethos
Best for specialists
Our rough guide (1–5), not a precise measurement.
Good for
- Experienced professionals with a clear specialty
Not for
- Anyone in an excluded country
- Anyone needing steady, guaranteed income
Mercor
Best for generalists & specialists
Our rough guide (1–5), not a precise measurement.
Good for
- Generalists and specialists who can be patient and apply often
Not for
- Anyone counting on fast or steady income
Rex.zone
Best for generalists & specialists
Our rough guide (1–5), not a precise measurement.
Good for
- Generalists
- People in countries other platforms cannot pay
Not for
- Anyone without an accepted ID
- Anyone who needs work quickly