“Motivation is my biggest tool for work”: 10 African freelancers on their tools of productivity
Freelancing can be a flexible and lucrative career option depending on what industry you work in. Freelancers don't earn a fixed income, and because they work with different clients, often multiple at a time, they can negotiate better fees. They also set their own schedules and choose whom to work with.
But how do they make it work?
TechCabal spoke to 10 freelancers across Africa to understand how they work, what tools they use, and the challenges they face in their day-to-day. From creative professionals in Lagos, Nigeria to tech developers in Kigali, Rwanda and an IT Engineer in Rabat, Morocco, their stories paint a picture of a growing but uneven ecosystem.
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“Motivation is my biggest tool for work”: 10 African freelancers on their tools of productivity
Freelancing can be a flexible and lucrative career option depending on what industry you work in. Freelancers don't earn a fixed income, and because they work with different clients, often multiple at a time, they can negotiate better fees. They also set their own schedules and choose whom to work with.
But how do they make it work?
TechCabal spoke to 10 freelancers across Africa to understand how they work, what tools they use, and the challenges they face in their day-to-day. From creative professionals in Lagos, Nigeria to tech developers in Kigali, Rwanda and an IT Engineer in Rabat, Morocco, their stories paint a picture of a growing but uneven ecosystem.
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