12 Remote Jobs Perfect for Students

It’s not easy to find a job that perfectly fits around the student lifestyle. Let’s be real: you want a remote role with hours that flex around both your studies and your social life—and of course, you want to be paid well too. That’s a lot of boxes to tick. So to help you out, we’ve put together some ideas (all of which pay more than the current living wage of £12.21). Dust off your CV and let’s dive in.

#1 Market Research Telephone Interviewer

Weirdly specific, yes—but a great option for anyone who wants to develop their communication skills. In a nutshell, this role involves calling up market research participants and asking them questions to gather information for research surveys. Bonus tip: if you can speak another language, this could get you a higher paid role.

Skills needed:

• Excellent communication skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Active listening

Average hourly rate: £12

#2 Tutor

Reckon you’d make a good teacher? Even if you’re a fresher, your GCSEs and A-levels qualify you to tutor younger students in particular subjects. English, Maths and Sciences tutors are in high demand for younger children, so these are all great choices. Speak another language at an advanced level? You could even run one-to-one or group sessions with adults.

Skills needed:

• Good subject knowledge
• Communication skills
• Adaptability to different needs

Average hourly rate: £30 - £40

#3 Writer, transcriber or proofer

Got a flair for the written word? This role could be right up your street. From crafting website pages and blogs to typing up interviews or embracing your inner grammar nerd, you can pick up jobs on freelance platforms or apply for temporary contracts. Courts, charities and agencies are great starting points for these roles.

Skills needed:

• Strong written abilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Average hourly rate: £14 - £20

#4 Customer service rep

Natural problem solvers will be in their element in this role. Whether you’re answering the phone, responding to emails or working on live chat, you’ll be representing a brand to their customers and dealing with their enquiries. This role could be demanding at times—but if you get a boost from helping others, then being a remote rep will bring huge rewards.

Skills needed:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Problem-solving
• Empathy

Average hourly rate: £13 - £17

#5 Online assistant

Online assistant is a bit of an umbrella term—in reality, there are actually lots of different forms of this versatile role! Data entry, legal services, admin, events management, research, executive support… there’s something for you, no matter what your skillset. This type of role is a great option for students with a variety of skills who want to figure out potential post-university career paths, or make connections in certain industries.

Skills needed:

• Organisation and multitasking
• Good written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal skills

Average hourly rate: £12 - £20

#6 Travel agent

Do you take charge when organising holidays with your mates? Fancy doing the same—but earning money from it? Then working as a virtual travel agent is calling your name. Fair warning, you will need to gain a certification to be an independent agent (which you’ll have to pay for), or alternatively you can look out for remote roles with bigger holiday companies. Get paid for curating dream destinations: win, win.

Skills needed:

• Organisation
• Problem-solving
• Professional customer service

Average hourly rate: £12 - £15

#7 Programmer or developer

If coding is a hobby of yours, then you can easily use that skill to earn some extra cash. Whether you’re confident in building websites, apps or games, you can apply your programming or developing skills to a range of different industries. Top tip: this is particularly great if you’re doing a computer science degree and want to build your CV!

Skills needed:

• Knowledge of programming languages
• Logic and problem solving
• Teamwork

Average hourly rate: £40 - £70

#8 Social media manager

Can’t drag yourself away from your TikTok feed? Relatable. Make your pastime a profession by becoming a social media manager. For those who love the limelight, becoming a content creator can turn your passion into cash. If you prefer being behind the camera, then becoming a social media manager for a brand or agency is another great option.

Skills needed:

• Content and social media skills
• Storytelling and community management
• Analytics and reporting

Average hourly rate: £25 - £100

#9 Graphic designer or video editor

Know your way around the Adobe Creative Suite with your eyes closed? You can make good money from that. AI hasn’t impacted on the demand for impactful, human-made graphics and videos—so if you enjoy creating visual stories, then agencies and brands will want you onboard. Top tip: create an Instagram, Pinterest or Vimeo account to start building your portfolio.

Skills needed:

• Software knowledge
• Collaboration
• Visual creativity

Average hourly rate: £20

#10 Personal trainer

Love hitting the gym for a daily session? Add gains to your bank account as well as in the gym by qualifying as a personal trainer. Get certified online in as little as eight weeks—then you can start coaching people remotely, either one-to-one or in classes. If you enjoy developing training plans, motivating others and helping people become their best selves, this is a truly rewarding option.

Skills needed:

• Good fitness ability
• Exercise safety knowledge
• Motivational and coaching skills

Average hourly rate: £30 - £50

#11 Brand ambassadors or promoters

If you’re a natural leader and inspire all your mates with your recommendations, this is the one for you! While brand ambassadors and promoter roles were traditionally out-and-about, many of these roles can now be done remotely. Lots of businesses are looking to tap into the student market, so you won’t struggle to find an opportunity—simply choose a brand you love and get online to start spreading the word.

Skills needed:

• Community building
• Networking
• Marketing knowledge

Average hourly rate: £20

#12 Online internships

If you’re aiming to work in a specific industry and want to start getting experience or making connections, online internships are a super savvy option. Often run across university holidays, they won’t interfere with your studies and are run by some of the UK’s biggest businesses (such as Amazon, PwC and the NHS). Not all of them are paid though, so make sure you do your research!

Skills needed:

• Willingness to learn
• Initiative
• Networking and collaboration

Average hourly rate: £15

Get your tax in order

If you’re earning more than £1,000 a year from your remote job, then you’ll need to fill out a self assessment tax return. To get started, you’ll need to register with HMRC online. Your return can then be filed online, and you’ll need to do this for every tax year after you’ve registered, even if you have nothing to pay.

Also make sure you put enough money aside from your remote job to pay your taxes. You won’t have to pay taxes on earnings up to £12,570, and on any money you earn above this personal allowance, you’ll pay the basic rate of 20%. Set a fifth of these earnings aside to make sure you can cover your bill when the tax man comes calling.