Introduction The African freelancer works as a part of the online gig economy. The online gig economy is growing by leaps and bounds. More and more businesses are outsourcing certain aspects of their operations to freelancers. The overall of this strategy is to cut costs and have access to quality work from skilled freelancers. In.
The continent of Africa is making giant strides in the global digital economy. Countries like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa are leading the way in the creation of value chains and solutions for the financial, health and educational sectors, among others. Many of these solutions ride on the back of mobile applications and database systems..
The life of a freelancer usually involves sending off your freelance pitches to editors and waiting on a response, but what you should also consider as a freelancer sending out a pitch is that other people also send thousands of articles on a daily basis. What will make your freelance pitch stand out not fall.
African Freelancers is an online community of freelancers in Africa to find jobs online. The platform functions as an ecosystem that provides the environment and resources for Freelancers on the continent to hone/sharpen their skills/gifts. The website’s ultimate purpose, among other things, is helping African Freelancers find jobs online and other engagements. Users of the.
While some may argue that offline gigs are still a contributory factor in getting engagements, many others agree that the Internet possesses a much broader spread and reach. Consider websites as the information cavalry of the World Wide Web. These sites deploy fast at a moment’s notice and never go on vacation or take afternoon.
The Online freelance economy is booming- not just for coders and web programmers, but also for other freelance professionals like editors, writers, graphic designers among others. African freelancers are making substantial inroads in this digital marketplace. Analysts predict that Africans would have earned more than 5 billion USD, from online jobs and contracts by 2015..
Resumes are like toolboxes. For every job you are applying for or pitching, you have to pick the right tools that perfectly fit the job description. Your resume must have a tissue of numbers and facts and should be simple and flair. The secret to writing a great resume is in knowing your clients or.
Canva is arguably one of the graphic design tools. Founded in January 2012, Canva is a one-stop shop for free graphic-design tools. With handy tools and features, Canva offers you the opportunity to create images in little or no time. Canva provides access to over 1 million stock photos, graphics, and fonts. Loved by amateurs.
“There are a few opportunities in Nigeria, where budding writers, bloggers, authors, content writers, and poets can come together to network, learn from mentors and pitch their dreams to people that have the power to propel their careers into a quick start. The African Writers as an organization was created to bring these writers together.
This interview has a truckload of nuggets for every freelancer! Speaking with Oluwas tomiwo Akinyemi was an experience in itself! Akinyemi Oluwatomiwo Iyanuoluwa is a Nigerian from the southwestern part of Ondo State. Â He majored in English and literary studies at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. He is passionate about the performing arts and this.