KEY POINTS
- Upwork is a top choice for many freelancers due to the project-based opportunities offered by clients around the world
- Fiverr comes in second, being a veteran in the job listing sector, but it is best for jobseekers who want smaller projects
- Nextdoor completes the Top 3, with its platform that works best for people who may want to offer services within their local community
The pandemic was an eye-opener in many ways beyond health, as it cracked the code toward accepting hybrid and total work-from-home scenarios. It also paved the way for more people to make money simply by using their smartphones, coining what is dubbed the rise of the "gig economy."
