Top 10 Remote Jobs in 2025 You Can Start Without a Degree

The year is 2025, and the appetite for remote work has never been greater. The good news? You can start working online and earn your income with no college degree. Whether you live in the U.S., in Canada or anywhere else throughout the world, here are 10 of the highest paying online jobs in 2025 that require skills — but not diplomas.

1. Freelance Writer

If you can express yourself clearly and craft imaginative, easy-to-read content, freelance writing is a fantastic way to make money. Blog posts, product descriptions, you name it — businesses are looking for more content than ever.

Skills Needed: Writing, grammar, basic SEO
Platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer
Average Pay: $15–$75 per article

2. Virtual Assistant

Skills Required: Organization, communication, basic toolkit such as Google Workspace

Tools: Belay, Time Etc, Zirtual

Average Pay: $10–$30/hour

3. Customer Service Representative

Remote reps can answer customer calls, chats, or emails for hundreds of US and Canadian companies.

Required Skills: Communication, patience, typing

Platforms: Amazon Everyone is always wanting to know how to make money online as if it’s something new These days millennials have truly taken to the spotlight when it comes to online jobs and job listings.

Average Pay: $13–$25/hour

4. Social Media Manager

Gain joy from and spend time on Instagram or TikTok? Turn it into a career by running the online presences of brands.

Skills Required: Knowledge of current social media platforms, creating engaging content

Platforms: Indeed, LinkedIn

Average Pay: $500–$3000/month