Side Hustles for Digital Nomads You Can Start for Under $100

Whether you’re working a remote job or you’re a founder who’s building a company, side hustles offer a way to increase your income without adding the responsibility and time commitment of a full-time role.

Around 80 million working Americans report having a side hustle, according to Side Hustle Nation. For digital nomad business leaders, side hustles can fund the lifestyle, and there are specific ones that integrate seamlessly into it.

As a nomadic founderI’ve used side hustles over the years to fund growth without taking on outside investors. I’ve leveraged side hustles that fit my travel lifestyle and pay well. Here are five side hustles digital nomads can start for less than $100.

1. Content creation

Since you’re traveling and spending time in places others would love to experience, you can become a part-time creator. The opportunities to make money in the creator economy are growing, and the industry is projected to reach $600 billion by 2030.

You can generate revenue by taking pictures and videos as you travel, creating reviews, and building an influencer brand as time allows. This is a side hustle that doesn’t require extra money to start, as you’ll be naturally doing these things anyway.

As your brand and following grow, you can be paid for sponsorships and use affiliate links for the hotels, airlines, and credit cards you use. Also, brands will pay you for stays.

Another option is you can also create a YouTube channel, Substack channel, or Medium account that gets monetized and helps bring visibility to your company. Creator funds will pay you on Facebook, Instagramand TikTokas well as directly from big brands.