Living in the world that we are in right now, it cannot seem so far out of reach that you’d be able to earn money and get paid to travel. The way technology has made life so easy and how your skills can open doors for you no matter where it is you go in the world.
 I know a lot of people who want to leave Nigeria and probably think it’s such an impossible task because of the expenses attached to being able to travel anywhere in the world. When you think about visa, flight expenses, accommodation expenses, feeding expenses and so much more, it really can be daunting and feel intimidating and also seem like an impossibility but it doesn’t have to be because there are so many ways that you can get paid to actually live the life of your dreams. There are people who have done it, there are people who are doing it and you also can do it. If somebody else can do it then why can’t you?
As an adult, it is totally normal to worry about how to make an income, and how to pay your bills. Wherever it is you are and basically provide for yourself and meet your needs but this is the 21st century and you do not typically have to work in a 9-to5 job to be able to do all of this. The thoughts of this have probably held you back from travelling the world the way you want you but like I said it doesn’t have to be and if you want to broaden your horizon, experience different cultures and countries then any of these means will help you live that dreamÂ
7 Ways To Get Paid To Travel
YouTube
It’s all tech tech tech tech in this world that we live in right now. You don’t even have to be the best videographer or video editor out there before you are able to make money from YouTube. As an avid YouTube watcher myself, I know that I spend hours on YouTube And I just enjoy watching people live their lives, the daily vlogs, the weekly vlogs, the travel to Zanzibar with me vlog, a day in my life as a digital nomad and more.
I love to experience these lives through people’s lenses, and there are many other people like me out there who would consume your content. You can even start with your phone, record your experiences, make them into something fun and exciting that people want to watch, upload it on YouTube, get monetized and just like that you are really on your way. A lot of YouTubers make money from the monetisation of the content that they post on YouTube.
 SponsorshipÂ
Apart from monetisation on your YouTube, you can also get sponsorships for content posted both on your YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and other social media pages and if you have a website also you can get sponsored. Basically, brands will pay you to talk about their products. This will help you get paid to travel.Â
Virtual AssistantÂ
 As a virtual assistant, you are able to work anywhere in the world because the word virtual means it’s online. This allows you to work from anywhere in the world as long as you have your laptop with you and you have access to Wi-Fi.
There are different types of virtual assistants, for example, admin assistants, podcast managers, data analysts, bookkeeping virtual assistants, social media virtual assistants, real estate virtual assistants, public relations virtual assistants, Pinterest virtual assistants, e-commerce virtual assistants, data entry specialist, SEO virtual assistants, customer service virtual assistant, block virtual assistants, graphic design assistant, accounting virtual assistants, transcription, creating editing formatting template and guides, diary and calendar management, lifestyle management and so much more.
There is so much you can do as a virtual assistant all you have to do is find your niche and put your services out there and people will find you.
Teach English or Another LanguageÂ
You can either do this online or as you travel or both. Teaching language is a skill that will pay you to travel because there are people who want to learn one language or the other and if you are fluent in the language and can teach it, all you have to do is find the right audience for you and it is a great opportunity that gets you paid to travel. You can teach both children and adult learners.
Create a Digital ProductÂ
 This can be one of the easy ways to make money and get paid to travel. You can create templates for different websites Canva, and Notion, you can also sell the template on places like Etsy, Shopify and so on. You could also create tutorials or travel guides for people that want to travel sharing your knowledge and your experience and people will pay for it. All of this allows you to generate income and also serves as passive income for you because once it is created it continues to earn money for you as people come across your product, needs it and buys it.
Brand PartnershipsÂ
 Brand partnerships allow you to make money while you travel. You partner with brands you talk about them and in return they could provide you with accommodation, or maybe pay a part of your travel expenses or maybe even all of your expenses as you travel. Some brands might require you to create content for them for their social media, write articles for their blogs, record video content for their website and so much more.
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