Extra Cash! Remote Gigs That Offer Flexibility and Income

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by Chris Durst       June 14, 2025

Whether need extra cash to pay down debt, build savings, or just need a little extra breathing room each month, side gigs and remote-friendly jobs can be a game changer.

The great news? Many companies are still hiring for flexible, work-from-anywhere roles — and some of them don’t require much (or any) experience to get started.

We’ve compiled a fresh list of legit remote gigs and side hustles, with updates for 2025 and a few newcomers worth checking out. These can be done in your spare time — evenings, weekends, or whenever you have a free moment.

Let’s dive in!

🛍️ Field Agent

• Gig: Microtasks (price checks, surveys, store photos)

• Pay: $3–$8 per task

• Snapshot: Use your smartphone to complete retail missions and earn quick cash.

📞 Verifast

☎️ ACD Direct

💊 Rare Patient Voice

• Gig: Research Study Participant – For Patients and Caregivers (Please note that this is an opportunity for those who have an OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS and is not open to those who are SELF-DIAGNOSED.)

• Pay: ~$120/hr

• Snapshot: Share your health experiences if you or a loved one have a diagnosed medical condition.

💻 Swagbucks

• Gig: Surveys, watching videos, shopping

• Pay: Points redeemable for gift cards or cash

• Snapshot: Low-effort way to earn in your spare time — from anywhere.

🎧 Rev

• Gig: Transcription & Captioning

• Pay: $240–$1,500/month

• Snapshot: Transcribe or caption audio/video content. Flexible hours, no experience needed.

🏋️ Kickoff

• Gig: Virtual Personal Trainer

• Pay: You set your own rates (up to $10k/month possible)

• Snapshot: Certified trainers can coach clients using Kickoff’s AI-powered tools.

🛒 American Greetings

🗣   The Yunite Community

• Gig: Get cash for your opinions

• Pay: Up to $5 per survey, cash out from $5

• Snapshot: Share your opinions, influence decisions, and get rewarded. Rewards per survey start at $1, cashout minimum $5. Payment via Virtual Visa cards or Paypal. Earnings per survey depends on the length of the survey, but members can earn up to $5 each.”

🚗 Wrapify

📈 Beech Valley Solutions

• Gig: Freelance Finance & Accounting

• Pay: Varies by project

• Snapshot: CPAs and finance professionals can find high-paying, flexible consulting gigs.

🗣  YouGov

• Gig: Get paid for your opinions

• Pay: Varies by survey

• Snapshot: YouGov’s surveys are quoted in all the major media. They cover trending topics like race relations, politicians, the state of the economy, sports and much more. Get paid in cash or (if you prefer) gift cards for Amazon, Walmart, Target and other leading brands.

📸 Scoopshot

🔧 TaskRabbit

• Gig: Task-based freelance work

• Pay: Varies by task/location

• Snapshot: Help people with errands, repairs, or moving — you set your rates and hours.

🐾 Rover

• Gig: Dog Walker / Pet Sitter

• Pay: You set your own rates

• Snapshot: Walk or board pets in your free time. Great for animal lovers!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 UrbanSitter

• Gig: Childcare, tutoring, pet sitting, more

• Pay: Varies

• Snapshot: Work on your terms — set your schedule and choose the services you provide.

📚 NativeCamp

🧪 Prolific

• Gig: AI and Academic Research Participant

• Pay: ~$6–$10/hr

• Snapshot: Participate in paid AI and academic research. More reliable and higher-paying than most survey sites.

🧪 UserTesting

💩 Good Nature

• Gig: Get paid for your poop (yes, really)

• Pay: $500 per stool

• Snapshot: The GoodNature™ Program is recruiting healthy individuals who have regular bowel movements and are 18 to 50 years old, are of a normal weight, don’t smoke, and have no history of gastrointestinal disease or alcohol or drug abuse to donate their poop.

💻 Nielsen

• Gig: Earn rewards for using your phone, computer or tablet

• Pay: Earn points for gift cards; $10,000 sweepstakes; scratch-off games

• Snapshot: Sign up your computers, smartphones and tablets to earn: Up to $60 in points for gift cards, monthly $10,000 sweepstakes entries, and instant win game tokens for chances to instantly win rewards on Nielsen’s scratch-off games.

Having a flexible side hustle isn’t just smart — it can be empowering. Whether you’re earning a little extra for groceries or saving for something big, the remote gigs above give you the tools to work on your terms.

Explore a few, test the waters, and stick with what works best for your schedule and goals. If you found this post helpful, feel free to share it with friends who could use a little extra income too!

HOW TO APPLY

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