The best digital nomad jobs to earn from anywhere in Tanzania

Baraka Mafole

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According to Data Reportal, Tanzania will have more than 30 million internet users by 2025. Projections show that the number will keep growing as internet infrastructures are built and the population continues to skill up. As internet users increase in Tanzania, more businesses will shift their presence to online channels.

The trends present a delightful opportunity to monetise your skills and close more deals with your clients. Apart from local digital nomad jobs in Tanzania, you can monetise your skillsets through freelancing platforms such as Upwork, Guru and Fiverr. Alternatively, you can find remote roles through websites like  We Work Remote and Workable.

Related: The mistakes you're making as a remote worker.

This article will discuss the best digital nomad jobs to earn money from anywhere in Tanzania. Before we do so, we will discuss how technology has changed the job market.

  • Access to global opportunities: Through technology, skilled people from Tanzania can now work with clients from anywhere. Freelancing platforms like Upwork and Guru allow people to apply for thousands of jobs worldwide.
  • Remote works and flexibility: Technology has made remote working possible; now, with tools such as Zoom and Slack, digital nomads can communicate with each other even if they are not in the exact location.
  • Automation and AI: AI and automation technology have changed how we work and find jobs. Now, having basic AI skills is a must-have skill for digital nomads. Also, clients use Applicant tracking systems(ATS)  with built-in AI tools to assist in hiring. ATS systems are computer software companies use to manage resumes and screen candidates during hiring.

Besides changing how we work and find jobs, Technology has also created millions of roles for digital nomads worldwide. Below are the best digital nomads jobs to earn from anywhere in Tanzania.

1. Social media management

⚒️Tools to know: Meta business suite, social media networks( Instagram, X, Facebook, etc), Canva

💰Average pay per hour: $3 - $100+

Many businesses in Tanzania are moving their presence from physical to online, and as a digital nomad living in Tanzania, this is your chance to close deals with these clients. The significant skills clients in Tanzania look for in social media managers are the ability to run ads, create social media content, and have basic knowledge of graphic design.

As a social media manager, you will likely manage their social media accounts, requiring you to respond to customers’ inquiries, design social media content, and even manage their ads account. This skill can also be learned online through Skillshare, Udemy, and Coursera.

Related: The best digital nomad jobs to earn from anywhere in Kenya

2. Web development

⚒️Tools to know: WordPress, Shopify, Ecwid, Programming languages

💰Average pay per hour: $5 - $100+

As businesses evolve into more digital than physical presence, the demand for website developers has increased perpendicularly. From simple e-commerce sites for small businesses to simple static websites for NGOs and moving up to more complicated and sophisticated websites for startups, Digital nomads offering website development services in Tanzania will keep earning big.

As a digital nomad offering website development services in Tanzania, it is essential to understand how WordPress, Shopify and Ecwid work. These are the primarily no-code tools loved and used by many business owners in Tanzania. Additionally, Coding skills will enable you to close deals with big corporates and startups in Tanzania.

Related: The best online jobs for digital nomads around the world.

3. UI/UX jobs

⚒️Tools to know: Figma, Adobe Xd

💰Average pay per hour: $40 - $100+

The startup ecosystem is growing in Tanzania as funding keeps flowing, more innovative digital products are built, and the demand for UI/UX design continues to grow. Generally, UI/UX designers are responsible for designing different tech products, such as mobile apps and websites.

As many companies in Tanzania and worldwide continue building digital products and investing in tech, UI/UX design will remain among digital nomads’ most demanded and paid jobs.

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4. Content creation

⚒️Tools to know: Audacity, Capcut, Canva

💰Average pay per hour: $5  - $100+

Creators are new celebrities, and companies will keep hiring creators to handle different tasks, such as content writing, UGC video creation, and podcast creation. A basic understanding of how social media and editing tools work is necessary to work as a content creator.

Apart from being paid directly by clients, content creators have also had an opportunity to earn from social media, as many social media platforms have started to pay content creators. X, YouTube, and Facebook are among the platforms that pay creators. All you need to do to qualify for pay is fulfil their requirements.

Related: the ultimate guide for content creation.

5. Online tutoring

⚒️Tools to know: online tutoring platforms, teachable, Superpeer

💰Average pay per hour: $5 - $100+

The demand for skills has also increased as many individuals seek to learn digital skills. As a digital nomad, you can use that as an opportunity to monetise your skills passively. You can tutor people through online platforms such as YouTube or specific platforms for tutoring jobs such as Preply, Amazing Talk and Skillshare.

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