How Digital Nomads are Making Money in 2022

As more and more people are becoming nomads, the methods for doing so are changing as well — from running paid communities, Airbnb rentals to selling digital products, here are 14 ways digital nomads are making money in 2022, and how you can get started with them right away!

1. Information Products.

Build an audience and sell digital products like Airtable databases, Notion templates, eBooks, Webflow templates, UI kits, Icon packs, etc. on platforms like Gumroad.

2. No-code

No-code tools are empowering citizen developers. It helps you automate work and build products faster, cheaper and better. Use No-code tools like Softr, Bubble or Glide to launch your product and sell it on MicroAcquire.

3. Writing

Use Upwork or Fiverr to freelance as a writer or use Mirror, Substack or Ghost to earn passively as a writer.

4. Coaching

You can use platforms like Skillful, ConvertKit or Superpeer to make money as a coach.

5. Airbnb Rentals

Use AirDNA to find out profitability of an Airbnb in a particular region. You can also host Airbnb experiences online as well as offline along with hosting guests in your apartment.

6. Paid Newsletter

Use platforms like Patreon, Ghost or Memberful to reach thousands of free subscribers and then monetize.

7. Podcasting

Monetize your podcast using platforms like Anchor.fm, Podfan, Supercast and Patreon.

8. Gaming

Earn by playing games like Axie Infinity, Decentraland, PoolTogether, Illuvium, etc.

9. Influencer Marketing

If you have an audience you can influence, use Upfluence or Influence.co to find opportunities.

10. Consulting

Earn more while you learn more with consulting. Build reputation by offering free top of funnel valuable content and generate leads. Use platforms like Clarity.fm and Mentorcruise for consulting.

11. DTC Business

Start a subscription based DTC brand to serve a niche. DTC lets you sidestep middlemen like retailers and wholesalers.

12. Online Courses

Use Podia, Teachable, Gumroad, Udemy or Skillshare to host your online course.

13. Paid Communities

Build a community of invested and engaged members on platforms like Slack, Whatsapp, Discord, Circle, etc. You can also offer community as a service to other businesses.

14. NFTs

NFTs help you prove ownership of unique assets without intermediaries. Build tools to make, exchange or manage NFTs. Sell your NFTs on marketplaces like Opensea, Rarible or SuperRare.

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