Editor's Note

Welcome to the ‘gig’ life.

Asia now has the greatest regional growth in freelance work with increase in earnings of 138% across four countries. Pakistan led with 47% increase in freelancer revenues in the past year followed closely by Philippines, India and Bangladesh. Yep, that’s us.

More and more young people are feeling less inclined to be tied to a physical office. A quiet corner in the North End infused in aromatic coffee beans is a more preferred location. The 18+ group is now more focused on developing and marketing their skill sets as opposed to gaining titles. It’s a changing workforce that is gearing towards doing much more while being stationed remotely. Don’t we all wish we could avoid dealing with traffic? Which is why recruiters are also making a play for freelancers. 77 percent of recruiters are now on LinkedIn looking for quick, verified and quantifiable options.  

This week we follow up on the biggest freelancing platforms and how to maximise your opportunities.

— Ehsanur Raza Ronny, Editor, Toggle