About Online Work

Dennis Muoki
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read
Online work

The bulk of online work is created by companies based in the largest economies of the world. But most of the work is completed by people living in developing countries in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.

Already, thousands of Kenyans participate in the world of online work. There are at least 40,000 Kenyans registered on Upwork, the leading freelance platform. In a 2014 survey of oDesk (now Upwork) Kenya ranked 10th overall on a list of countries providing workers, No 1 in Africa.

Starting Tips

Do Your Research

Online work is real. But there are many unscrupulous websites on the Internet. Do your research before you take on assignments. Do not pay anyone for an account. Nor should you pay to get a job. Trusted online work platforms are free to join.
Visit our
Find Work page to get started with some online work markertplaces.

Connect with Others

Find a community and mentors on social media. There are many Kenyan groups on social media where online workers go to share information, tips and encouragement. Search for online communities on Facebook or Quora.

Take Online Courses

Deepen your skill by taking online courses. These can be videos, webinars or eLearning courses. Take several tests or recognised certification to strengthen your online work profile and demonstrate your ability to potential clients.
Check out our
Certification Resources page for some links to free certification.

Start Small

For your first few jobs, take small, easy to complete tasks and build up to more complex work. This will allow you to build a good reputation online. Be patient, grow your online work career with purpose and direction.

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Dennis Muoki

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Ajira Digital

The Ajira Digital Program is a Government of Kenya initiative to promote online work in Kenya. Use our website to find training resources, trusted sources of work and links to a community of online workers in Kenya

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