As a parent and side-hustle coach, I understand the need to have multiple income streams.
In 2016, when I was pregnant with my first son, I decided with my husband that I would stay at home and start a blog to help people find the best side hustles for them. I was inspired by my background in musical theater and the performing arts.
Over the years I saw so many talented friends and colleagues look for additional income streams to help them make ends meet as they pursued their dreams. And as someone who had side hustled for a long time, I wanted to use my experience to provide resources and advice for people who wanted to start their own side hustle. This post will share some of the best side hustle you can do at night.
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14 Side Hustles You Can Do at Night — And Where to Find Them
1. Proofreading
What you’ll do: Read and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors in written documents. Proofreaders help writers, bloggers, businesses, and students polish their work before it’s published. It’s quiet, focused work you can do in bed with your laptop.
Where to find work: ProofreadingServices.com connects you with companies worldwide. Scribendi hires proofreaders for academic, business, and book editing. Upwork lets you pitch your services to clients on your schedule.
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2. Transcription
What you’ll do: Listen to audio or video recordings and type them out into clear, accurate text. Many transcription jobs also include adding timestamps or identifying speakers. If you have good listening skills and can type fast, this is perfect for evenings when the house is quiet.
Where to find work: Rev and TranscribeMe are beginner-friendly platforms. GoTranscript offers flexible projects you can do anytime. Scribie pays you for short audio files, and you work whenever you want.
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3. Freelance Writing or Copywriting
What you’ll do: Write articles, blog posts, newsletters, web copy, product descriptions, or social media captions. Many businesses outsource writing work that you can tackle at night, with deadlines that fit your schedule.
Where to find work: Upwork and Freelancer have endless writing gigs. ProBlogger’s job board is great for blogging-specific work. Contena is a premium membership site that curates higher-paying writing jobs and offers coaching to help you land clients.
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4. Virtual Assistant (VA)
What you’ll do: Assist entrepreneurs and businesses with administrative tasks like managing emails, scheduling appointments, research, customer support, or social media management. Most tasks can be done at night if you have good communication and organization skills.
Where to find work: Fancy Hands has small, quick VA tasks available around the clock. Upwork and Fiverr let you list your services for any kind of admin work. LinkedIn is a good place to network with small business owners who need help.
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5. Graphic Design
What you’ll do: Create visual content like logos, social media posts, flyers, or website graphics. Many designers work best at night when it’s quiet and they can focus creatively.
Where to find work: 99designs and DesignCrowd let you compete in design contests or work directly with clients. Upwork has listings for all kinds of design projects. Behance is a portfolio platform where you can showcase your work and attract freelance gigs.
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6. Create and Sell Digital Products
What you’ll do: Develop digital products like eBooks, printables, templates, or online courses. Spend your evenings creating, then sell them online for passive income. Once your products are up, they can keep earning money while you sleep.
Where to sell: Teachable is great for hosting and selling online courses. Etsy is perfect for selling printables, planners, and templates. Stan Store makes it easy to sell digital downloads right through your social media bio.
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7. Data Entry
What you’ll do: Enter, update, and organize information in spreadsheets, databases, or online systems. Data entry is simple, repetitive work you can do with a podcast on in the background.
Where to find work: Clickworker and Microworkers offer bite-sized tasks like data entry, research, and categorizing. Upwork has longer-term data entry projects for virtual assistants and small businesses.
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8. Remote Customer Service
What you’ll do: Answer customer emails, respond to live chat requests, or help with phone calls for companies that offer 24/7 support. Night shifts are common for global companies and can fit perfectly with your schedule.
Where to find work: Remote.co and FlexJobs list remote customer service jobs, including overnight shifts. Indeed is also a good place to search “remote customer service” or “overnight chat agent.”
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9. Tutoring or Teaching English Online
What you’ll do: Tutor students in subjects you know well or teach conversational English to students in other time zones. This is ideal if you like connecting with people and explaining things in simple ways.
Where to find work: VIPKid connects North American teachers with kids in China (many sessions happen early mornings or late at night). Cambly is a casual platform for conversational English practice with adults and kids around the world. Tutor.com offers tutoring for a variety of academic subjects.
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10. Sell on Online Marketplaces
What you’ll do: Sell secondhand clothes, books, vintage finds, or handmade goods. Spend evenings sourcing items, taking photos, and listing them for sale. You can pack and ship orders the next day.
Where to sell: eBay works for almost anything, from collectibles to electronics. Poshmark is focused on clothes, shoes, and accessories. Etsy is best for vintage or handmade products.
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11. Social Media Manager
What you’ll do: Manage social media accounts for small businesses or influencers. This includes creating posts, scheduling content, replying to comments, and growing online engagement. You can do much of this work in the evening when you’re not busy with your day job.
Where to find work: Upwork and Fiverr are good places to list your services. LinkedIn is great for networking with brands who need help managing their pages.
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12. Blogging
What you’ll do: Write about topics you love, share valuable information, and monetize through ads, affiliate marketing, or selling your own digital products. Blogging can take time to grow, but the work can easily fit into nights and weekends.
Where to get started: WordPress is the most popular platform for building a blog with full control.
13. Surveys & Market Research
What you’ll do: Answer surveys, join focus groups, or test products in your spare time. It’s not big money, but it’s an easy way to earn gift cards or extra cash while you relax and watch TV at night.
Where to find work: Respondent and User Interviews pay well for participating in research studies and interviews. Swagbucks offers quick surveys, polls, and small tasks that add up over time.
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14. Delivery Driving
What you’ll do: Deliver takeout, groceries, or packages during the busy evening hours. You can set your own hours, work as much or as little as you want, and often earn more with tips at night.
Where to sign up: Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Instacart are popular apps that let you deliver locally using your car, scooter, or even a bike in some cities.
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Final Thought
I love side hustles and love finding them for other people. Remember to pray about what the Lord is calling you to do and write out the vision. When you first start a side hustle, it’s important to follow what the Lord is telling you to do.
Start off with one or two side hustles, to see if they are working and a good fit for you. Focus on your skills and talents and grow from there. 🙂
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