Remote jobs in Ethiopia: how to work from home for employers worldwide

Skills people hire remotely

• Web and software development
• Graphic design and video editing
• Writing, translation (Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya and English) and transcription
• Customer support and virtual assistance
• Data entry, research and bookkeeping
• Online teaching and tutoring

Build proof of your skills

Remote employers cannot meet you, so your work must speak for you. Create a portfolio with three to five good examples, a clear profile and a way to contact you. Read how in Create a professional online portfolio and Building a personal brand online.

Be ready technically

• A reliable internet plan and a backup, such as mobile data
• A power plan for outages, for example a power bank
• A quiet place and a headset for calls
• Practice for online meetings: see running a meeting on slow internet

Getting paid

Payment options differ by employer and change over time. Before accepting work, ask how you will be paid, confirm that method works for you, and agree the amount and schedule in writing. Check current rules with your bank.

Avoid remote job scams

• Do not pay to get a job, training, equipment or a 'starter kit'.
• Be suspicious if a recruiter only uses a private chat app and asks for personal documents immediately.
• Offers that promise very high pay for simple tasks are a common trick.
• Search the company name and confirm its official website and contact details.