Looks like the trend towards working online is continuously growing.
According to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), an estimated 1.5 million Pinoys have found online jobs.
Most of these jobs are in the fields that Pinoys are known to excel such as writing, graphic design, web design, software development, and virtual office assistance.
Some of the websites where Pinoys secured their online jobs are Upwork.com, Freelancer.ph, and OnlineJobs.ph. Most of the employers from these websites are small- to medium-sized companies or individuals based overseas who prefer to outsource jobs in the Philippines because it is cheaper.
Apparently, Pinoys earn an “average of $3 per hour and $250 per project.”
To keep online jobs, it is important to have a stable Internet connection. DOST addresses this with the Juan Konek Free Wi-Fi Internet access in public places project.
Do you have an online job? How did you secure one?
