I identify as an introvert and have all my life. Call me what you will – nerd, geek or dork. I think I like the word bookworm as growing up, and even now, I still enjoy reading a good book and this has led to me loving books so much I wrote a few, travel guides actually. And now I also am a travel writer, travel blogger, proofreader, editor and content creator. All great remote jobs for introverts. So if you identify as being an introvert, read on because you may find the perfect remote job – just like I have.  

In this post I will answer what I think are the best remote jobs for introverts. There are lots of opportunities to make money from home without a degree or experience that suit introverts.

 

What Is an Introvert? 

 

An introvert is a person that feels more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas. They prefer to be with one or two other people rather than large crowds and they work best in smaller groups or in solo roles. This is why remote jobs done online suit introverts. 

 

Why do many Introverts prefer Remote Jos?

 

Introverts can be social people around family and close friends, but put them in a room with a lot of loud people and they can feel stressed. This is why introverts prefer jobs where they can concentrate on their work in quiet and remote jobs are a fantastic solution for shy introverts. By working remotely they can create their own working environment which helps them to be productive and to make an income.

 

Do Introverts make great Digital Nomads?

 

Definitely. Introverts love to travel just like everyone else making them great digital nomads as they can work online remotely from anywhere. Check out all the digital nomad visas here.

 

Best Workplace Types for Introverts

 

In one way, I am pleased the world-wide Covid-19 pandemic happened because it brought to the forefront the opportunity for many people to work remotely from home. Many introverts who might have been working in jobs that made them feel like they were ‘out of their comfort zone’, rejoiced at being able to limit social interactions. So if you want to reduce your social interactions, having one of the fully remote jobs for introverts might suit your introverted personality.

 

Workplace Options

 

So what are the best workplace options for introverts if you want to limit your social interactions.

• Fully remote. These jobs are precisely that, jobs where you work 100% fully remote. This can be from your home or wherever you live (in a van, on a boat, remotely somewhere while traveling). You are usually working for a company that allows this.
• Hybrid. This is where you may spend a couple of days working from your office and the rest of your days at home. This can be a really good mix.
• Freelance. As a freelancer you can work from home or wherever you are. Very similar to working fully remote, but you will be freelancing your services.
• Flexi Jobs. Very similar to working hybrid but you may be job-sharing and allowed to work from home.
• Entrepreneur. Very much like being a freelancer, being your own boss gives many introverts total control over their own schedule and whether or not they want social interactions. 

When you know what workplace options you prefer, then you can decide on the best remote job for introverts you would like to do.

 

Can Introverts make Good Money Working Remotely from Anywhere?

 

Working from home doesn’t mean that you have to do jobs at a minimum wage. In fact, as a freelance remote worker you can set your own rates. And there are manyhigh-paying jobs for introverts, like all jobs, you need to put the work in to reap the rewards.

 

Best Remote Jobs for Introverts

 

At a glance, some of the best remote jobs for introverts include:

Blogging
Freelance Writing/Content Creating
Proofreading and Editing
Virtual Assistant
Graphic Designer/Web Designer
Online Data Entry
Bookkeeper
Social Media Manager
Drop shipper
Technical Support

 

1. Blogger

 

Being a blogger and blogging about your passion is one of the best remote worker jobs around – well, that’s my opinion. As an introverted traveler this is one of the remote jobs I do. I blog about travel and the lifestyle travel affords me. Do you have a passion? Then why not start a blog and get blogging. 

Bloggers can make a full-time income from their blog through ads on their site, affiliate marketing of products and selling digital products and courses they create. And what is a full-time income? Well this will vary per blogger, but in my case I make a few thousand per month and this affords me the remote work lifestyle I like.

 

2. Freelance Writer

 

Being a freelance writer is one of the ultimate introvert careers. If you love writing, then as a freelance writer you can be writing for other people. Freelancing offers a lot of flexibility and allows introverts to work from anywhere – from home, from a van or while travelling and living abroad on a digital nomad visa.

Some freelance writing jobs you could get as a freelancer include:

• Blog writer
• Content writer
• Technical writer
• Ghostwriter
• Resume writer

To get started as a freelance writer I suggest putting your profile up on Fiverr. This is how I got started writing freelance travel articles. Then I joined a few writing Facebook Groups and have clients through them. 

 

3. Proofreading and Editing

 

Many introverts I have met love to read. So why not put your reading skills to good use. If you aren’t aware of the difference of proofreading and editing I will quickly give you the definition of both. Proofreading involves looking at text closely, line by line, word by word to spot any spelling and grammatical mistakes. While Editing refers to making more local changes to things like sentence structure and phrasing to make sure your meaning is conveyed clearly and concisely. Proofreading involves looking at the text closely, line by line, to spot any typos and issues with consistency and correct them. While editing involves making changes to sentence structure and phrasing to ensure the meaning is clear and concise.

So you could decide to be a proofreader or an editor, or both. To do this sort of work I suggest you have some sort of qualification in the field. I actually have a Diploma of Proofreading and Editing from the Australian College of Journalism. I did it to help improve my writing. So as well as being a freelance traveler writer / blogger, I also do proofreading. I got my first client through a Facebook Group and she recommended me to other travel bloggers who needed proofreading help. This goes to show, if you do a good job, people often recommend you.

To start as a proofreader and editor when you are an introvert I suggest you do a course first, then offer your services in Facebook Groups and upload a profile onto sites such as Fiverr.

 

4. Virtual Assistant (VA)

 

Being a virtual assistant is such a great online job for introverts. It allows you to use your skills to work from anywhere and be paid for it. Virtual assistants help other people and businesses with their overflow of work. Many VAs specialise in a number of areas and offer services in one or more fields. Many VAs specialise so they are great in one or two fields rather than mediocre in a lot of fields. Services virtual assistant’s offer are right up any introverts alley as these jobs require minimal contact with people and can be done from home – wherever home is! Services include:

• Administration support
• Freelance Writing/Content Creation
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping services
• Affiliate marketing manager
• Social media manager
• Email support
• E-commerce support
• Graphic Design and Website creation
• Technical Support

To be a virtual assistant being able to work from anywhere, set up a profile on Fiverr, join Facebook groups and maybe have your own website advertising your services.

 

5. Graphic Designer / Website Designer

 

Graphic design careers are great jobs for introverts as they allow for creativity in the solitude of your own home workplace. No doubt, you will have done a course in graphic design providing you with the fundamentals of great design. With this knowledge, you could be:

• Working in web design
• Illustrating
• Creating logos
• In print design creating book covers and internal pages

Many graphic designers work in-house or freelance from home which suits introverts down to a tea! As with other jobs able to be done online, find clients by setting up a profile on Fiverr and join Facebook groups.

 

6. Data Entry

 

Data entry is an ideal remote job for introverts as it allows them to work with data and spreadsheets. Even if this is done in an office, you will be working independently and concentrating on what you are doing. But this type of work can easily be done remotely from home or anywhere. I have done this type of work and what often counts the most is your typing speed. The faster the better, as long as you are accurate. Plus having knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Google Sheets will come in handy. Many data entry introverts find jobs via Fiverr, Upwork and FlexJobs. Linkedin also may be useful.

 

7. Bookkeeper

 

Behind every good accountant is usually a great bookkeeper! To be a bookkeeper you will have done a course to learn the fundamentals of accounting plus have knowledge of the latest accounting software packages such as MYOB. You will be responsible for reconciling bank accounts, recording financial transactions, tracking expenses and handling accounts payable and receivable. And all the information you input will then be organised and calculated to produce reports. If you have this knowledge, then being a remote online bookkeeper may be the job for your introverted soul. Many bookkeepers find work through LinkedIn, Fiverr, Upwork and large recruitment sites such as Indeed and Seek.

 

8. Social Media Manager

 

You might think a social media manager needs to be an extrovert but really, the social media manager is the person behind the extrovert! As a social media expert you will be responsible for creating content for your client’s social media platforms. And there are a lot of social media platforms out there including YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook to name a few. Most social media managers choose one or two platforms to specialise in rather than being mediocre in many. And being a social media manager is a great job for introverts as it can be done from home or anywhere you have access to the internet. You can find work through Fiverr, Upwork and many Facebook groups.

 

9. Drop shipper

 

What’s a drop shipper I hear you ask? Well it is someone who has an ecommerce store that sells goods from a third party. Meaning, you don’t keep stock on hand. So for instance, you are selling bags on your website, someone buys the bag and an order is placed with you, you then order the bag from your supplier and then the supplier fulfils the order. Read my post on Being a Drop shipper. It is a great sort of job for introverts as there is no face-to-face selling as all correspondence is done online. To start drop shipping you will need to have a platform to sell your products – this could be on Facebook or your own website.

 

10. Technical Support

 

A remote IT support job is well-suited for introverts who enjoy solving technical problems without in-person interactions. Programming typically involves working independently, focusing on complex problem-solving tasks, and spending long periods of time in front of a computer. When not so technical people have issues with their tech, they turn to a technical support person. When I have technical issues with my website I turn to a specialist website tech person who resolves my issues.

 

11. Bonus Jobs for Introverts

 

There are many more jobs for introverts that I could add to my top 10 jobs for introverts list but I didn’t want to make my list too long. But other jobs introverts can do remotely from home or anywhere or while travelling the world, can be:

• photographer
• UX Designer
• Data Analyst
• Transcriptionist
• travel agent
• day trader
• someone selling things on Etsy
• SEO specialist 
• online tutor!

 

Physical Travel Jobs for Introverts

 

This post is about jobs for introverts to do remotely online from home, but not every introvert wants to work from home. Physical jobs you can do when you are an introvert or shy while travelling can include:

• pet/housesitting
• Plumber, carpenter, electrician – if you have done an apprenticeship
• Truck driver or delivery driver

 

Best Jobs for Extroverts while travelling

 

Extraverts can do any of the above mentioned jobs for introverts, but may be better suited to jobs where there is regular interaction with other people. These include, but are not limited to:

• Bartender
• Reception in a hostel/hotel
• PR
• Nursing and other medical jobs
• Flight attendant
• Teacher

 

Best Remote Jobs for Introverts

 

As you can see, there are many jobs for introverts to work remotely from home or anywhere. If you like the idea of working by yourself (or with minimal people) and for yourself as a freelancer, then one of the many jobs for introverts will be for you. Have you got a job that is perfect for your personality, I’d love to hear in the comments. 

And I leave you with this quote :

Quiet people have the loudest minds.”- Stephen Hawking