Looking to earn extra income from home without prior experience? These remote side hustles offer flexible schedules, decent pay, and don’t require a resume full of credentials. Whether you're a student, stay-at-home parent, or just looking to make money on the side, these eight opportunities can help you get started today.
1. Travel Planning – HotelPlanner ($10–$30/hour)
HotelPlanner hires remote agents to help customers book hotel rooms and group travel. You don’t need professional travel experience — just strong communication skills, a reliable internet connection, and the ability to learn their booking platform. This is a great option for people who enjoy customer service and the hospitality industry.
2. Game Tester – PlaytestCloud (~$9 per test)
If you enjoy playing mobile and web games, PlaytestCloud pays you to test games and provide feedback. No prior testing experience is required — just follow instructions, record your thoughts out loud while playing, and complete short surveys. Tests typically pay around $9 and take about 15–30 minutes.
3. Website Tester – Userlytics ($5–$90 per test)
Userlytics lets you get paid to test websites, apps, and digital products from home. Each test involves recording your screen and voice while navigating a site or app and answering questions. Tests can range from a few minutes to half an hour, with payments from $5 up to $90, depending on complexity.
4. Voice Artist – Voices.com ($28–$55/hour or $1,000+ per gig)
Voices.com connects new and experienced voice actors with clients needing voiceovers for commercials, audiobooks, animations, and more. If you have a decent microphone and a clear voice, you can audition for projects. While professional equipment helps, many beginners start small and work their way up.
5. Laundry Services – Poplin ($22.50–$40+ per order)
Poplin (formerly SudShare) is an app that allows you to earn money by washing and folding laundry from home. Once you're signed up, you'll receive orders from people in your area. You’ll pick up, wash, fold, and deliver the laundry, getting paid per order — with average rates between $22.50 and $40.
6. Remote Sales – NexRep ($20–$25/hour or more)
NexRep hires independent contractors for remote sales calls. Whether you're upselling products or answering questions, training is provided, and commissions can boost your hourly earnings. This role is best for those comfortable on the phone and motivated by performance-based pay.
7. Customer Support – LiveOps ($15–$20/hour)
LiveOps is a platform where you can sign up as a remote customer service agent. No experience? No problem — LiveOps offers onboarding and lets you choose from different types of work like retail, healthcare, and insurance. You're paid per minute of talk time, and average hourly rates range from $15–$20.
8. Translation Work – Translate.com ($15–$500 per order)
If you're bilingual, Translate.com offers freelance translation jobs with a wide pay range depending on the project. You don’t need formal credentials to start — simply complete a short assessment to qualify. Small jobs pay $15 or more, while specialized or long-form translations can bring in up to $500.
These remote side hustles offer flexible income streams with little to no prior experience required. Try one — or combine a few — to create a custom work-from-home setup that fits your schedule and skills.