A freelancer is one who offer services for a fee and isn't particularly tied down to one single employer on a permanent basis. This means that a freelancer doesn't have just one employer. This art is in demand these days and it's earning potential is equally large not to talk of the many advantages it has such as having your own time and being in charge of your finances.

It is also very important to know that there are certain skills in modern day freelancing that are more in-demand than others. It means that although you can use any skill you have to make money as a freelancer, there are certain skills that are more useful in 2018. These skills, if you acquire them will pay you more than others. Infact, na jobs go dey rush you.

You will be in high demand and employers will queue to pay you. For example, in a freelance platform like Upwork, your application is considered by relevance. Your application is accepted because they feel that your skills are more useful than others. This is important you know so that you can make maximum income and break the cycle of lack you're currently facing.

DISCLAIMER: Regardless of the skill you posses, you need hard work and dedication to make it sell.

Some of these high-in-demand and profitable skills are:

1. Coding: This skill is in very high demand because people are looking for good computer programmers that can create a Mobile App, a website or even plugins. The skill is going to be around for a while. If you can learn this skill, your future self will thank you for it. Becoming a good coder is not too difficult. It's a skill you'll have to put in time to learn. But the amount average rookies that code get paid is insane.

You can make as little as $5000 to as much as $100,000 and I'm just being careful to not blow your mind. That's how profitable this skill is. The ones you see that are graduates are being sought for in big companies all over the world. By all means, try this out!

2. SEO Specialist: SEO is short for Search Engine optimization. It is a methodology of techniques, strategies and tactics used to increase the number of visitors to a website by obtaining a high-ranking placement in the search results page of a search engine such as Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines. This means that you're responsible for making a website more visible on the internet. This is a very big deal as every website owner wants to b seen on any search page. However, just like in any other skill or job, you must build a track record of excellence to be hired.

3. Translator: This is where your French lessons become useful. This skill is becoming a common choice as the world is now a global village as such, people are looking for a person who can speak at least two foreign languages. You can be called upon to translate English to Portuguese or Spanish or even French. This skill is surely in demand.

4. Social media manager/Virtual assistant: People who don't have time to coordinate their handles and pages on social media like twitter, instagram, facebook and the likes. You must have a good grasp of how these things work and you need good communication skills if that business will thrive in your hands. These guys are highly appreciated and are well paid. So you can apply today to be a Social media P.A. or Senior Special Assistant!

5. Graphic Designer: Actually, graphic designing ranks as number two on Upwork's most in-demand skills. You could be involved in designing websites, infographics or designs for printing. This skill is very common in Nigeria and you can learn it easily. All you need is a laptop and data to go on YouTube and watch tutorials that teach graphics design.

6. Article and Blog writer: If you are skilled in writing, why not try this out? This is also a lucrative skill to have online. Employers are looking for people who can write on their blogs and develop content for their website. All you need to do is brush up your grammar and punctuation and there you go!

7. Copywriting: A lot of folks have never heard of this term. Copyrighting, simply put, is the act of writing texts to market a product and let people buy it. The written content is there to increase brand awareness and ultimately persuade people to take action. If you can pair SEO marketing with this skill, you'll see a flux of jobs in a short time.

if you want to start freelancing on fiverr, upwork, elance or any other platform but do not have any special skill, please check the source to see the 10 services you can render without having a special skill and how to render this services.

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lovemeohlord:
I don't know how graphics designer/3d artist like us don't see a work to collect on Fiverr, Maybe there is a tip/trick to it, You can add me on any freelancing whatsapp group with benefit @ 07036254852.Thank u

bro i will share a few tips with you.

1.start by buying 5 or more reviews for your gig.
2.create a video for your gig or pay 5usd for somebody to do it for you.
3.the video should clearly state that this service is available only on fiverr. you help fiverr to advertise and they feature you in return.
4. share your services on social medias and your completed works.
5. send message to individuals and companies that may need your service and let them know what you can do for them.
6. create a free thread on graphic design forum and teach people graphic design. it position you as an authority. also advertise your fiverr gig on those sites.
7. learn and use facebook marketing to reach your potential customers.
8. whatever your traffic source is, make fiverr your selling point. the more you are bringing traffic and selling through their platform, the easier you will get featured to make more sales.

i can reveal to you my comprehensive guide of how a nigerian can succeed on fiverr. check it here

So how come folks like us that can do not just graphixs design,, but 2d and 3d animation, and we can built content alright,but yet alert still never show..


So are u tellin us that it is vilage people wey dey untop our mata or what.

#jokes aside, i do animation and with just a picture, i can make a very realistic 3d animation of you, your friends and families(even enemies)and make them do or say anything you want... All you need do is to write the script... And i need connects... So fellow nairalanders, link up your own.. Mbok.

Lordsocrates:
Bbb

president of Nl space bookers . welcome sire.

do you have any question about fiverr and freelancing? feel free to ask your question.

i will rather become a Yah** B than involve myself in this fiverr of a thing

AccessME:
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vp of nairaland space bookers association. welcome sire

AccessME:
i will rather become a Yah** B than involve myself in this fever of a thing

what is your reason for saying so?

Good piece of info

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[quote author=Ruddyman post=72939494]Good piece of info

thanks

Taaah. .
Scrap that sh*t

If you're reading this, the best way to make money is to teach people how to make money.

If you know you know.

Mehn na to go learn coding o. Time no dey.

Kool
Coding all the way

Colourich:
Mehn na to go learn coding o. Time no dey.

if you have interest in it please do. i said if you have interest because during some bored moments it is only your interest and curiosity that would keep peddling you.

nice.. buh I heard fixing ur nationality as a Nigerian on dose platforms.. wunt do u any good..

I don't know how graphics designer/3d artist like us don't see a work to collect on Fiverr, Maybe there is a tip/trick to it, You can add me on any freelancing whatsapp group with benefit @ 07036254852.Thank u

techstack:
Kool
Coding all the way

their are many easier things that a person can learn that are also very profitable.

babaonpoint:


if you have interest in it please do. i said if you have interest because during some bored moments it is only your interest and curiosity that would keep peddling you.

Where can I learn it in Owerri?

babaonpoint:

what is your reason for saying so?

it sucks bro

I'm ready to learn coding if only I can get a tutor.. I'm around Abuja environs

nullboss:
Taaah. .
Scrap that sh*t

If you're reading this, the best way to make money is to teach people how to make money.

If you know you know.

you get better sense bro

How many times have I seen this recycled topic on FP now?

babaonpoint:


that is not true. once your first few review shows that you are hardworking and deliver excellent services you will sell regardless of your nationality. on one of my accounts, i made the best ever sales the month i was deported. you can see me login into my account here

it's true. Moment my account was deported I rarely got orders. You can choose to disagree but the way the international community views Nigerians is very negative. Only my good reviews helped me a bit, plus some trusted repeat buyers. I even lost interest thereafter.

babaonpoint:
do you have any question about fiverr and freelancing? feel free to ask your question.

Am good in article writing, how can i get someone to employ me?

lovemeohlord:
I don't know how graphics designer/3d artist like us don't see a work to collect on Fiverr, Maybe there is a tip/trick to it, You can add me on any freelancing whatsapp group with benefit @ 07036254852.Thank u

bro i will share a few tips with you.

1.start by buying 5 or more reviews for your gig.
2.create a video for your gig or pay 5usd for somebody to do it for you.
3.the video should clearly state that this service is available only on fiverr. you help fiverr to advertise and they feature you in return.
4. share your services on social medias and your completed works.
5. send message to individuals and companies that may need your service and let them know what you can do for them.
6. create a free thread on graphic design forum and teach people graphic design. it position you as an authority. also advertise your fiverr gig on those sites.
7. learn and use facebook marketing to reach your potential customers.
8. whatever your traffic source is, make fiverr your selling point. the more you are bringing traffic and selling through their platform, the easier you will get featured to make more sales.

i can reveal to you my comprehensive guide of how a nigerian can succeed on fiverr. check it here

Colourich:
Where can I learn it in Owerri?

i do not teach coding but i have a guide that shows the exact services i render on different freelancing portals and exactly how to render them. if you want to learn, its a self explanatory ebook that you can learn from regardless of your location. you can check it here

babaonpoint:


i do not teach coding but i have a guide that shows the exact services i render on different freelancing portals and exactly how to render them. if you want to learn, its a self explanatory ebook that you can learn from regardless of your location. you can check it here

That doesn't sound like it will be free, what's your price?

sanfranka2:


it sucks bro

bro but i think its better to work hard and have a piece of mind. the major problem i see with freelancing is that people are over dependent on those sites. people do not look outside the box for traffic.