All the methods I will be presenting are free to join. I would recommend you join several of them and not just stick to one to maximize your earnings.
There are a lot of free methods you can use to start earning online.
Honestly, it can get quite confusing which ones are the best to go for.
It’s especially hard to choose which methods to use if you are looking for global options.
That’s why I’ve decided to make a guide on the best worldwide free ways to make money online to help you choose which methods you should try.
That way, all you have to do is pick which ones you prefer and then look for websites that offer that kind of opportunity.
And just to make it clear, there will be options you can use to earn no matter the country you live in.
In this guide, I will also include samples of each method to help you get started.
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What can you expect from these methods?
Before we talk about the best methods, we need to discuss a few things first.
As mentioned above, all the methods I will be presenting are free to join. So, you won’t have to spend a single dime to earn. All you need to invest is a bit of your time and some effort.
You have to be willing to invest a bit of time to earn a decent amount. Most of these earning methods will also require a bit of patience because the opportunities won’t always pay you a lot (I will talk about this in the next section).
You also need to have good comprehension skills to understand some of the tasks these methods will ask you to do. And more often than not, you will need to clearly understand what you need to do before you start doing the work.
But there are also ways you can earn without having to put in a lot of effort, and be able to earn more or less passively.
So, as you can see, there are various ways you can earn online. All you have to do is pick which one you are most interested in and feel like you can get the most out of it.
How much can you earn with free online methods?
Now, let’s talk about the earning potential of the methods I will be presenting.
It is important to keep in mind that the money you can earn from these methods will not be comparable to what you can earn from a full-time job.
These methods are not designed to replace full-time jobs either. There are methods to help you earn some extra cash so you can have a bit of “spending money,” so to speak. Any site that claims you can earn hundreds of dollars in just a few hours or days with methods like this is lying to you.
It is, however, more or less impossible to put an exact figure on how much you can earn, as it depends a lot on the country you live in (and of course on your effort).
In some countries (mainly the bigger English-speaking countries,) you would be able to earn quite nice money and maybe even up to $1000 per month if you put in a lot of effort. In some countries, a more realistic amount would be maybe around $300, and in others, again, maybe around $100.
So, as you can see, the earning potential will depend on the country you live in, but you will be able to earn some nice extra cash no matter the country you live in.
You just need to do it with the right expectations and be aware that it’s not exactly something you can make a living out of, but it is still a decent amount, nevertheless.
How can you withdraw your earnings?
Now that you know how much you can earn from these methods, the next thing we need to discuss before we talk about the free ways you can earn online is how you can withdraw your earnings.
On most sites, the main withdrawal option will be PayPal. So, if you don’t have a PayPal account yet, I would suggest you sign up for one first before you join any site and make sure you get it verified.
However, PayPal is not available in all countries, so if you cannot get a PayPal account or just do not want to use it, then do not worry – many sites will also offer other payout methods.
Some will, for example, allow you to withdraw your earnings via direct bank transfer, but that isn’t very common. The more common option is exchanging your earnings for gift cards from online stores like Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and more.
Some sites offer other payment gateways like Payoneer, Skrill, Payeer, and more.
One of the best pieces of advice I can give you when deciding which methods to choose is to look at the payment options of the sites and see if you have an account for any of the payment options they offer. That way, you are guaranteed to have a way to get your earnings out.
8 worldwide free ways to make money online
Now that we’ve discussed the fundamental things you need to know, let’s talk about the ways you can make money online. Take note that these are not the only ways to earn online that are available globally.
It is instead a list of what I think are the most efficient ways available. In other words, these are the methods that are worth it. So, let’s go ahead and take a closer look at the methods.
#1 – Sharing your unused bandwidth
Another good way to earn extra cash online is by sharing your unused internet bandwidth. This is especially profitable if you have a great internet subscription because it will allow you to make full use of your subscription.
One such site that offers this kind of opportunity is Pawns. This platform will allow you to earn by simply setting up their application (on your computer or mobile device or both). Once it is set up, you can just sit back and wait until you’ve reached their payout threshold so you can withdraw your earnings.
Another app that offers this kind of opportunity is called Honeygain. If you go to the review, it also contains a joining link where you can receive a $2 sign-up bonus.
You can also check out the best Honeygain alternatives for more opportunities to earn like this.
#2 – Micro job websites
One of the best ways to earn extra cash online, if you are looking for options that will always have tasks no matter the country you live in, is to join a micro job website. In case this is your first time hearing about this kind of site, let me explain what this kind of site is.
A micro-job website is a kind of site that allows you to earn money by taking on simple jobs. Most of these sites are available globally, so you will be able to join regardless of where you live.
Most of the jobs being offered on these sites will involve signing up on websites, answering surveys, watching videos, gathering data, and more. The tasks are relatively simple, and they won’t take up a lot of your time.
One very popular site is called Sproutgigs (previously Picoworkers). This micro job site offers plenty of jobs, which is what makes it a good option because you can earn regularly. You can also easily identify which jobs you can take on because they mark the jobs according to the countries it is available in.
It has a relatively low payout threshold of $5, so you can withdraw your earnings rather quickly. You can get paid via PayPal, cryptocurrency, or Skrill. For cryptocurrency payments, you can choose to get paid in Ethereum or Litecoin. For more information about Sproutgigs, I recommend you check out my Sproutgigs review.
You can also check out the best micro job websites if you want to join several platforms to get access to more tasks
#3 – Watching videos
Another way to earn extra cash online is by watching videos. This kind of method requires little effort. All you have to do is watch a video. And the good thing is that there are plenty of sites that offer this kind of opportunity.
But this opportunity doesn’t pay that much. But since it requires little to no effort, it can still be a valid option for earning. Some sites won’t even require you to watch the video. You can just let it run in the background while you do other stuff, and most of the videos aren’t that long (usually around 30 to 60 seconds long).
However, some sites have geographic limitations on the videos you can watch. There is one site that offers videos that are available in all countries, though, and it is called TimeBucks. It is a Get-Paid-To (GPT) site that offers plenty of earning methods (including watching videos).
It has a relatively low payout threshold of $10, and it offers multiple payment options like Payeer, Neteller, Skrill, and even direct bank transfers. You can also convert your earnings to Bitcoin and Litecoin. So, it has flexible payment options. You can learn more about this site on my TimeBucks review.
You can also check out the best sites to earn by watching videos here.
#4 – Passive crypto earnings
If you’ve dabbled with cryptocurrency before, then you are probably already familiar with Crypto.com. If you haven’t yet, then let me explain what it is. It is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides a way to trade various cryptocurrencies.
So, how can you earn from it? Well, Crypto.com offers a couple of opportunities for you to earn that I can recommend. You can check out this guide on how to earn from Crypto.com for a list of what you can do to earn money from it.
You can also join Binance, which is another crypto-trading platform that offers passive crypto earnings.
#5 – Paid surveys
If you don’t already know, I’m a big fan of earning through paid surveys. The reason for this is that it is a very easy way to earn. You just sit back and answer a few questions as honestly as you can, and you get paid. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
And the best thing is that there are plenty of survey sites that are available globally. Some even have specific survey panels for specific countries. You just have to be a bit patient with survey sites because you won’t always qualify for every survey you answer.
The only downside of this method is that in some countries, there just aren’t a lot of surveys available since there aren’t a lot of companies doing market research for those countries. But there are a lot of survey sites that are available in different countries.
For a list of those survey sites, I would recommend you check out the top survey sites in your country.
In case you live in a country where there are not a lot of available surveys, then just focus on some of the other earning methods on this list instead.
#6 – Data entry tasks
This method of earning is also relatively easy to do. But it does take up a bit of your time. So, I would only recommend you choose this method if you have plenty of time to spare.
Some sites offer opportunities to earn by doing data entry tasks like drawing boxes around images, transcribing audio files, categorizing data, and more.
A good example of a site that offers this kind of task is called Remotasks. This site will allow you to earn by working on various tasks like drawing boxes around cars and other objects, moderating and analyzing content, identifying spam and related content, categorizing t-shirts and other objects, and more.
It sounds a bit more complicated than the other methods in this guide, but it gets easier over time once you get used to the tasks. Plus, you have to go through training exercises first so you can get used to the work that needs to be done.
You get paid via PayPal every week, so you don’t have to hit a specific threshold to withdraw your earnings.
To learn more about this site or other data entry sites, you can check out this list of the best data entry platforms.
#7 – Watching ads
The last method on this list is pretty similar to watching videos. As the name suggests, you can also earn simply by watching ads. This kind of opportunity requires little effort, but as you may already know, if an opportunity requires little effort, it won’t pay well.
Be that as it may, you can still earn a decent amount from this method if you are patient enough.
One good example of a site that offers this kind of opportunity is called Cointiply. This is a GPT site that will allow you to earn in many different ways aside from watching ads. In fact, if you join this site, I would recommend you work on the other earning opportunities first before you start watching ads, since they pay more.
You can start watching ads if there isn’t anything else to do on the site. Now, the one thing to note about this site is that it only pays in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, or Litecoin. So, if you are not into cryptocurrency, it is best that you work on the other methods.
The threshold you need to reach to withdraw your earnings will depend on the cryptocurrency you want to withdraw. But typically, the threshold will be relatively low, so you can still withdraw your earnings quickly.
For more information about this site, I suggest you check out my Cointiply review.
You can also check out the best PTC sites here if you want more options.
#8 – AI training jobs
While this method technically involves doing data entry tasks, I decided to separate it from that method since the tasks focus more on improving various AI tools. Typically, you’ll just have to label data, compare images, tag files, and more.
These jobs don’t require special skills, so it’s also very easy to do. They also pay relatively well, based on my experience. Plus, they can be done remotely, so you can just work at home.
Outlier AI is a good example of a site that offers this kind of job. It has a good number of opportunities available at any given time, so you will most likely be able to earn regularly from it. It pays via PayPal, AirTM, or bank transfer.
Final Thoughts
So that concludes my guide about the best worldwide free ways to make money online. Most of the methods presented won’t require any money to start earning. So, you can just pick which one you are most interested in.
Now, I would recommend you join several of them and not just stick to one to maximize your earnings. That way, you gain access to more opportunities, which will naturally result in more earnings.
Find sites for your country
There are options you can use no matter where you live. My lists only have sites I tested myself.
If you have any comments, questions, or know of free ways to make money online that are available worldwide that are not on the list, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Thank you Mr Michael my name sake 😊. I’ve checked out some of these and they actually don’t work for Nigerians. Yea I know we a sizeable bad record but some of us are really interested in getting paid for good efforts. Is there any specific sites you can give me for data entry, ai training and micro job websites.
Thank you
Many of the data entry and AI training tasks works in all countries. You have to go to the full list through the links above and start testing exactly how many options each platform has for you. But there are many from your country who earns from this methods. It will take time and effort, so do it with the right expectations.
I’m a Sierra Leonean and am interested in online surveys I’ve even started with sorvimo, shoppanel etc. All that you said about sorvimo is likely true I’ve started experiencing it. My concern is the list of countries you made doesn’t include mine. Could you please help me with the surveys you talked about perhaps I’ll get one or two that will be compatible with my country. Thanks
There are just not many surveys in your country, so I suggest you focus on other earning methods instead. You can see a list of free ways without surveys here.
Greeting Mikael,
I’m from Pakistan and Now I study as a university student. My subject is BS computer science so which job or site is best for me to work on it and earn some money because yet I do not have a computer or laptop. Because I cannot afford it.
The warmest regards from the coldest gomal university
Which options are the best depends on your earning goals. If you are looking for free methods, the options on the list above are the best.
And if you are looking specifically for options you can do on your phone, I have a video about the best free ways to earn from your phone here.
Thanks you’re the best
You are welcome.
Thanks so much Mikael, I really appreciate what you posted and your time you spent explaining in details. God bless you.
Happy to help.
from Enugu Nigeria, just want to say a big thanks
You are welcome.
Wassup Nwanne. Ka anyi konectia via whatsapp. I need more information on the ones that work for us no na naija. Michael gave many options but I don’t think most of them are available in Nigeria. So If you know any that works for our country message me.
Many of the options above works in your country also.
Also, FYI, your phone number was deleted as I do not allow to share personal info like that here in the comments section, for security reasons. I I advice you do ot share it publicly like that as you open yourself up for scams.
Noted Michael. Thank you
Yo are welcome.
nothing is working
I suggest you read this post carefully.
Could I get resources to learn to earn via affiliate marketing programs especially Temu as it’s the affiliate program I have chosen to work with…
Thank ypu
First of all, when it comes to affiliate marketing, I suggest you do not start by choosing an affiliate program before knowing more about affiliate marketing. That is the wrong way to start. You need by start by choosing the right niche and focus on quality and then based on that, you can choose the right affiliate programs. And you should not limit yourself to just one program in most cases.
Anyway, how much time and effort are you willing to put into learning affiliate narketing? And are you also willing to invest in proper training and tools?
Hello, My name is Elshaday and I ive in Ethiopia i have an experience By Salesforce Data Entry would You suggest such kind of work online ? thanks
I have a list of the best data entry jobs here.
Nice article. I just wished that these options on the list used payoneer as a payment method, as PayPal isn’t easily accessible in my country.
You can see a list of options that offer Payoneer here.
Hi sir im Richard from Tanzania im 20 years old im jobless but can you help me a aps that can imake money within my country atreast 30usd per month
You can use some of the methods on the list above.
I dontt think it’s eligibleto my County Somalia??
Some of the options are available in all countries.
Hy I am from pakistan wanna earn 5 dollar a day how can I.
Your best options are the ones on the list above.
Please am from Nigeria, is there any one that can be transferred to my naira account
Do you mean bank account?
Hi i am from ethiopian can you tell me about there paiment method.
I link to full reviews in the article above and there you can read all about the payout options each of the methods offer.
does payup video still pay?
I do not know. It is not a site I recommend and therefore I do not use it after having tested it.
I want to be a part of this
I explain how to get started in the article above.
Hi mikael I really appreciate your ideas,I am from Nigeria my problem is the capital to start all this earnings online
All the options on the list above are free.
In Africa(Ghana), it’s not possible to register to many sites, and also the ones your able to register yourself on often tell you there’s no job at my address.
All in all, God bless you for your assistance
Yes, in some countries there is access to fewer sites. But no matter where you live, there are ways to earn online if you just know where to look and are willing to put in some effort.
I play games so don’t Eren money
Sorry but I do not understand what you mean.
hi there i’m from Nepal ?? i also good information earning this site.
Glad it helped you.
As usual you are the only person I know who give very valuable authentic information for free online.
My question is what’s the best way to get paid referrals(signup for ptc sites) Thanks very much
Glad you like my content. You can read about how to get referrals here.
i am from pakistan can you tell me international sites to earn online
The sites on the list above are the best worldwide sites.
I love your content. More tips pls
Happy to hear you like it.
Hello Mikael
I am Natacha from Benin Republic. It is a country in Ouest-Africa. I am desperate to find GPT sites where I can earn some money online. Could you provide me with some assistance, please? Thank you
The list you are commenting on are the best international options, so they are your best bet from your country.
Hello Mike please I need a website to make money by investing in it or advice to make money
When it comes to investing, I need to know a bit more before I can say if I have any suggestions. What are you expectations? How much risk are you willing to take, how much do you want to invest, and how much do you expect to earn in return?
To get started, consider these steps:
Define Your Niche, Research, and Plan – Investment Opportunities – Monetization Strategies – Build a Professional Website – Content is Key – Marketing and SEO – Diversify Income Streams
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Remember, success takes time and effort. Stay consistent, adapt to changes, and enjoy the journey.
Any survey site for Papua New Guinea
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
hey Mike can I get the best sites for Ghana
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hi Mikael, please give me the links of international sites, where I can earn. I am from India.
You are commenting on an article about international methods to earn for free.
But you can also check out a list of the best sites in India here.
Thank you I’m from Zambia is there a survey site/app that supports a country like mine
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Please Give a Review of all GPT and full-time Income sites for Bangladesh.
Thanks, Mike.
You will not earn a full-time income from GPT sites.
But you can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Thank you so so Sir, for delivering us from scammers. Many atimes friends and love ones share sites/platforms that are so appealing only to discover at end that it’s a work of evil genius. I have developed interest of late, in knowing the free or genuine online money making platforms. Resently, I was introduced to Smart Ai and Mobile earn beauty that is so lucrative in it payments; that cast doubt on it authenticity. Even though you have not claimed to all the legally and practically legit platforms but the knowledge you have shared with us against scammers and helped us make money online. Thank you Mr. Mikael; you are needed and Helpful to the needful vulnerable online Consumers.
Happy to hear my content help you.
Great job sir thanks for the all inform
You are welcome.
Thank you sir
I really appreciate
You are welcome.
Thank you very much for sharing sir God bless you and keep doing what you doing. This can really help some of us.
Glad it helped you.
Very deep research sir.
Glad you liked it.
Thank you sir for sharing. I hope you will continue sharing and get the most out of life!
You are welcome.
سيدا ميكائيل أو سيد مايك إذا كان يعجبك ❤
شكرا علي مجهوداتك لكن ماذ تقصد بي
لذلك ، كما ترى ، هناك العديد من الطرق التي يمكنك من خلالها كسب المال عبر الإنترنت. ((كل ما عليك فعله هو اختيار الشخص الذي تهتم به أكثر وتشعر أنه يمكنك تحقيق أقصى استفادة منه))
لم أفهم هذا كيف سأحقق من شخص أهتم به أكثر أقصى استفادة
Sorry but I do not understand. Please ask in English.
Any sites for Uganda in Africa
The best options for you are the ones I mention in the article above.
thanks sir for the information given let me try out and earn some money too
Glad it helped you.
Thanks,so insightful
You are welcome.
Please Mr Mike are you on social media aside YouTube
No, just YouTube and my website.
Am staying in south africa in which ways I can get withdrawal the earns I got because some pays in $
It is not a problem that it pays in dollars. If you, for example, withdraw via PayPal, it will just be converted into your PayPal currency when you receive it.
Please sites that can help me earn by watching adds or video im in Ghana
In your country, the best options are on the list above.
Suggest me some site such i can earn money by watching videos or ads.
I live in sri lanka where most of site not support. Let me suggests some site Please!
The sites on the list above are the best for your country.
Suggest me some site such i can earn money by watching videos or ads.
I live in Bangladesh where most of site not support. Let me suggests some site Please!
The sites that are best in your country are the ones mentioned on the list above.
It is easier to win money from paid surveys but what do you do when you live in a country like mine that doesn’t have as many surveys as other countries such as UK USA Canada? I suppose microtask jobs are best suited for me than surveys. Please do more microtask jobs videos.
You can check out a list of the best micro job websites here.
Hey mike,i am from iran.is there any way that i can make and retrieve that money(like opening a bank acount outside iran) considering that we dont have paypal and our banks are boycotted.it will be very kind of you if you could guide with this because i couldn’t figure it out??
Not sure which payment methods are available in your country but alternatives to bank and PayPal are Payoneer, Payeer, and crypto.
Merci pour tout cet excellent travail. Merci pour les informations détaillées
You are welcome.
Hi. Am from Kenya…which sites can you recommend from my end.
Thanks
The list above is about worldwide options, and those are the ones you should go for.
Which one can you recommend for a Nigerian
You can check the best sites in NG here.
Which one can you recommend for Zambia
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
I am student, and from pakistan , and i want to earn money so i need your help
??
You can use some of the options on the list above. That is the best options in your country.
Hello, Can you tell about sites to work from pakistan
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
hey am Clara, from Zambia which site can i use to do this kind of job.
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hi I’m karthika..from India .I’m homemaker which geniune site I join to do this work? Please tell
You can check out the best sites in India here.
Am impressed by what u’ve stated so far. The sites really are legit cuz I too have made my own research. The only problem is that PayPal is not supported in my country which turns out to be Nigeria. I am 19 years of age and have jus completed my high school education.
Nigeria as a country is filled with a lot of people who wants to earn. We do not tolerate laziness. We really want to earn and make money in order to cater for our needs but the ban imposed on us by PayPal is to our detriment. We have a lot of sites to visit but we ended up being disappointed when we see PayPal as the payment method
There are many other payout options than PayPal, so just use platforms that offer some of those methods instead.
I would like to ask if there is any opportunity survey or GPT sites which can be available or work in RWANDA.
Blessings
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
hello , i clicked this link because of the dude in comments who said that no available offers in his country , i am from tunisia and its the same here , except that even the things here arent available or not worth it , the watching videos is not working in my country and theere are not surveys available all i can do in every site is probably the small daily bonus , any ideas about a site that could help someone in that sitution ? thanks
There are several of the options on the list above you can use and where you can find opportunities. For example, micro-tasks and data-entry.
Hi would like to send me some of the survey paying platforms.am in Uganda and need these online surveys.
You will more or less not find any surveys in your country, so you need to focus on other tasks instead.
I am from Kenya would also like to know the best in my country
The worldwide options on the list above are the best in your country.
Mike are you on YouTube. I will like to know your handle
You can find my YouTube channel here.
been looking for this for a long time. thank you for the information.
You are welcome.
Hi! Mikeal! Am from Kenya and I like the things am seeing you doing here. Please help me know which countries are best for here in Kenya.
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hello mik, first timer ,just getting to know you and I love how you explain and teach ? am from NG , please whats the best way of all 7 international way to earn listed above ? And what type of job is best to do online if you’re just starting up with low startup capital?
Glad you like my content. Most of the options above are completely free so low startup capital does not matter.
As for which options are the best then it really depends on your personal preferences. I explain more about each type above and what the earning potential is for each and then you can decide for yourself based on that.
I am from Bangladesh.I want to make earnings from online,i watch many video of earning in youtube but all are waste of time.all fack.please give me a site that i can earn money online pls. Or advise to earn.
All the options I recommend definitely work. But as I always make very clear – how many options you will get depends a lot on the country you live in. And there are just limited options in your country.
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hi Mikael! Nice Work. I am Your Subscriber and I want to tell you that the Job You’re Doing is just Amazing. Many People are Just Wasting Their Time on Scam Websites that actually don’t pay. I found the only person that is guiding the people toward a legit Online Earning Website. I will be Grateful If You Post Online Ways to Earn Money in Pakistan. Thanks
Glad you like my content. Thanks for the feedback and kind words.
well thanks for your advice I have been doing a lot with this site you reviewed on YouTube called
survey J Well its great to know about them I earned almost 6000$ with only one section to complete the 100% up from 75%
Any way out of the 28 best paying site you provided on the previous page anyway since iam in S/Africa but a Kenyan citizen I chose the sites that are paying via BTC and other crypto currencies as well hope they will function very well while in my country of birth.
I chose around 8 sites from the 28 site
Anyway just update me please.
Great choice to use sites that pay via BTC – I also love getting paid in crypto.
As for SurveyJ then please rewatch my video on YouTube as I clearly say NOT to join it as it does not pay and is a waste of time.