By Dan Forteza
I was in a constant lookout for any home-based job I could find after quitting my 9-to-5 day job in the pursuit of long-term travel. In June 2019, I signed up for Remotasks after hearing great things about it.
The best part? Remotasks offers FREE training in the Philippines. They call this the Remotasks Boot Camp, and it happens biweekly in major cities across the country. I was lucky enough to join a 10-day training in Quezon City, which helped me dig deeper into how the platform works.
Read also: My blog on how I earn money from transcription at GoTranscript.
Hi there! I am Daniel – a solo backpacker from the Philippines. If you don’t know my story yet, feel free to read this article where I talk about how I quit my job to travel. This story was also featured on TripZilla Philippines.
IS REMOTASKS LEGIT?
Remotasks is a LEGIT opportunity to work as a freelancer and start making money quickly. It’s popular because you don’t need special degrees—just a good command of English and the patience to pass exams to unlock tasks.
Try this too: You can also check out SproutGigs (previously Picoworkers) for simpler tasks like surveys or website testing. I’ve earned $0.02 to $1.00 per task there.
HOW TO JOIN REMOTASKS
Simply visit the Sign Up page here and join using your Facebook account. Once in, you can start taking courses at Remotasks University to unlock earning opportunities immediately.
TYPES OF TASKS
- Classic Tasks: Includes image annotation (drawing boxes), categorization, and image/audio transcription.
- LiDAR Tasks: This involves Light Detection and Ranging technology used for self-driving cars. These are the highest-paying tasks on the platform.
HOW MUCH CAN YOU EARN?
| Task Type | Pay Rate (USD) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Image Annotation | $0.05 – $0.20 | < 4 minutes |
| Categorization | $0.01 – $0.02 | < 3 minutes |
| LiDAR | $5.00 – $80.00 | 3 – 6 hours |
IN-PERSON TRAINING BOOT CAMP
For those in the Philippines, the 10-day Boot Camp is a game-changer. Not only is it free, but you get paid for tasks completed during training and a bonus upon graduation. Training is available in cities like Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Quezon City.
Note: LiDAR tasks require a decent computer. Make sure you have at least 4GB of RAM (8GB is better!) to work smoothly from home.
PROS AND CONS
✅ Pros
- Quick sign-up and weekly PayPal payouts.
- No minimum payout requirement.
- Complete flexibility of time and location.
❌ Cons
- Tasks can be repetitive and tedious.
- Consistently low accuracy can lead to bans.
- Requires a good PC for high-paying LiDAR tasks.
MY FINAL SAY
Is Remotasks worth it? If you live in a country where the USD is strong and you don’t mind repetitive work, then yes, go for it! It’s a reliable way to build a consistent income from home while you plan your next travel adventure.
What are your thoughts? Have you tried working on Remotasks before? Let me know in the comments!
Dan Travels 