Not a fan of noisy Zoom calls or office chatter? You’re not alone. Many remote workers seek quiet, low-stress jobs they can do at night — without constant interaction or loud environments. Whether you're a night owl, a stay-at-home parent, or just someone who thrives in the silence, here are 7 remote jobs that let you work in peace while everyone else sleeps — and they pay well, too.
I've also included pay ranges that came either directly from job listings or from Glassdoor reviews:
1. Transcriptionist — Daily Transcription ($16–$29/hr)
If you’re a good listener and type quickly, transcription is a perfect quiet gig. You’ll convert audio into text — everything from interviews to legal notes.
Daily Transcription hires freelance transcriptionists with flexible schedules and pays weekly.
2. Web Developer — Twine ($35/hr and up)
Got coding skills? Freelance web development is in high demand. You can pick up one-time projects or recurring gigs.
Twine connects developers with clients globally, offering flexible deadlines — perfect for working late hours.
3. Content Writer — GAMURS Group ($19–$34/hr)
GAMURS hires remote writers for websites in entertainment, gaming, tech, and esports. If you enjoy writing and want a creative outlet, this is a solid gig that lets you work on your own time.
Quiet, independent, and deadline-focused — just how night work should be.
4. Virtual Assistant — Fancy Hands ($16–$38/hr)
Fancy Hands offers micro-task-based virtual assistant work you can do at any time. Tasks include scheduling, data entry, online research, and sending emails — all without needing to be on the phone for long.
Perfect if you like short bursts of focused work.
5. Editor/Proofreader — Cambridge Proofreading ($20–$30/hr)
Have an eye for grammar? Cambridge Proofreading hires freelance editors to work on academic papers, essays, and business documents. You can set your own hours and work completely solo.
This is a calm, focused job with zero meetings.
6. Subtitling & Captioning — Rev ($23–$37/hr)
Rev offers transcription, captioning, and subtitling gigs with flexible hours. You’ll work on video content like interviews, YouTube clips, and educational material.
It’s quiet, solo work — and the deadlines are generous.
7. Search Engine Evaluator — Welocalize ($16–$49/hr)
This unique job involves rating search engine results for quality and relevance. It’s solo work that requires attention to detail and critical thinking — but no phone calls or meetings.
Welocalize often hires for projects in multiple languages.
Final Thoughts
Quiet remote jobs are not just a dream — they’re available, flexible, and ideal for night workers. Whether you’re typing transcripts or proofreading academic work, there’s something here for just about every skill set. And the best part? You can do them all in your pajamas — in peace.
Let the rest of the world sleep. You’ve got work to do.