You are three months into remote work, you’re constantly busy but never feel productive. You’d work 10-hour days and still feel behind. You’d forget client requests, miss deadlines, and waste time searching for files or trying to remember what you’re supposed to do next. The problem isn’t your work ethic or skills. The problem is…
In the previous part, we explored what content moderation is, why it exists, and the different forms it takes. However, understanding the concept alone is not enough. To fully grasp its impact, it is important to look at how content moderation actually works behind the scenes and what this means for individuals, businesses, and the…
Due to the rise of social media, the internet and the mass digitalization of entertainment, work and social interaction, content has increasingly become a currency, a tool of communication and a means of connection. However, just as every other modern creation, abuse is inevitable. While content has been of great and positive impact, it has…
One of the hardest conversations you’ll have as a remote worker happens before you even start working: deciding what to charge. You want to be competitive enough to get hired but not so cheap that you can’t pay your bills or that clients don’t take you seriously. We’ve seen talented Nigerian remote workers charge ₦5,000…
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a few months into freelancing, and assume you have it figured out. Now you have landed four clients, all paying decently, all with interesting work. It feels successful. Then everything starts falling apart. You’re now missing deadlines, mixing up client requests, working until midnight most nights and still feeling…
When many people start remote work, they often assume personal branding is something only influencers and entrepreneurs need to worry about. You’re probably just looking for a job, not trying to become internet famous. Then you notice something: two virtual assistants with identical skills can have completely different career trajectories. One would struggle to find…
You’ve learned the basics of virtual assistance. You can manage calendars, handle emails, schedule meetings, and organize files. You’ve landed your first client or two, and things are going okay. But you’re noticing something: there are dozens of other virtual assistants offering the exact same services at similar rates. How do you stand out? How…
When many people break into remote work, they often assume that communication would be the easy part. I mean, you’ve been texting and emailing your whole adult life. How hard could it be? Turns out, it could be very hard. Missed messages buried in long Slack threads, emails that confused people because the tone didn’t…
Remote work is often characterized by the luxury and flexibility of time it provides. The ability to work at your own pace and time (for certain roles) and the opportunity to plan your time according to how it benefits you as opposed to the strict working hours 9-5’s present. It seems like you are in…
Last month, Ada who recently got into remote work excitedly thought she’d landed a remote customer service job paying $45 per hour. The company seemed professional, had a nice website, and the interviewer was friendly and encouraging. There was just one small thing: she needed to pay $150 upfront for software training and equipment setup….