14 Remote Night Shift Jobs to Do When the Kids Are Sleeping

For those of you who have kiddos, you know that daytime hours are often packed with diaper changes, storytimes, school activities, sports, and the like.

With so few hours in the day (even with naptime and school schedules), squeezing in the time to earn money can be a bit of a challenge.

Thankfully, with work-from-home opportunities at an all-time high, you can easily take advantage of earning money when the kids are asleep – all from the comfort of home!

Grab your PJs, a cup of cocoa (or your beverage of choice), pull up a seat, and start making cash! We have your jumpstart right here with this list of seven remote night shift jobs you can do when the kids are catching some zzzs.

Remote Night Shift Jobs

1. Fancy Hands

Do you love the idea of working as a virtual assistant but hate the thought of having to track down potential clients? Fancy Hands hires virtual assistants to complete small microtasks for their clients. This could be anything from internet research to booking hotels and airfare for the clients.

Because the tasks are done on a per-project basis, you can set your own schedule as long as you complete the job within the given time frame. Fancy Hands makes it easy to grab virtual assistant work as the kids head off to bed.

Interested? Here’s the low down on Fancy Hands.

What you’ll need to have:

• Stable and fast internet connection
• Web-savvy (good internet research skills)
• AMAZING communication skills

The types of tasks you’ll perform:

• Making phone calls on behalf of others
• Scheduling appointments – business and personal
• Researching the best price on something
• Finding hotels
• Data entry

Fancy Hands offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are just starting their work-from-home journey and for those looking to make some extra cash with overnight work.

2. Rev Transcription Jobs

If you have strong English skills, a reliable computer, and fast and accurate typing skills, transcription work is for you! As a Rev transcriptionist, you’ll listen to audio files and convert them into text.

Here’s a little more about this flexible work from home night position:

• Start working immediately after taking a grammar quiz and submitting a transcript sample
• Freedom to select the types of jobs you want to transcribe
• Work as much or as little as you would like
• Get paid WEEKLY via PayPal

As a Rev freelancer, you can choose between transcription and closed captioning work.

Here’s the difference between the two:

Transcription: Pay Range: $0.24-$0.90 | Per audio/video minute

• Listen to audio and video
• Accurately type what is being said
• Label speakers

Captioner: Range of Pay: $0.45-$0.75 | Per audio/video minute

• Watch video
• Accurately type what is being said
• Creatively convey sounds
• Sync typed audio with video

The flexible hours at Rev make it one of those home jobs that can easily change as your kid’s schedules change. If you decide to switch to working some day shifts, you can do that too!

3. Clickworker

Clickworker hires independent contractors to complete projects for other companies. As a freelancer with Clickworker, you’ll get to choose from a wide variety of tasks that businesses need to be completed.

Here are just a few examples of projects you’ll get paid to complete as an independent contractor with Clickworker:

• App testing
• Text creation
• Mystery shopping
• Photo capturing
• Surveys

Below is additional info about Clickworker:

• Sign up online
• Flexible hours – you can work at night and set your own schedule
• Must have a computer or mobile device with an internet connection
• Work as a freelancer and decide how much or how little work you want

Clickworker is always hiring contractors, and with so many options to choose from, you can pick what tasks for you.

FYI — this site gets mixed reviews, do your research before joining.

4. Cambly

Do you have a flair for conversation? Want to get paid to talk to others? Cambly provides a fantastic remote night shift opportunity for those who love to talk and want to get paid to do so.

Cambly is an online English teaching and tutoring service that connects you with students studying English as a second language. Here’s a little more about this opportunity:

• You can chat from your laptop, desktop, or smartphone device
• Must be a native English speaker from anywhere in the world.
• You must have a realiable device with a webcam

Some of the many benefits of working with Cambly are:

• Set your own schedule
• Pay rate: $0.17 US per minute ($10.20/hour)
• Get paid every week via Paypal (minimum of $20 needed in your account)

5. Advanis: Remote Telephone Research Interviewers

Advanis is a privately owned, Canadian-based market and policy research company that completes surveys for companies looking for marketing and other data.

This remote night position is specific with hours, and there is no set hourly wage advertised with the job position.

Here’s some additional information you’ll want to know before applying to Advanis:

• Hours are specific: Monday through Friday, 3-10 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MST
• Training is paid
• You must have a good command of the English language
• You must have excellent customer service skills
• A typing speed of 30 WPM is required
• You’ll need a computer with high-speed internet, a corded headset with a noise-canceling microphone, and a landline — no cell phone allowed

5. LiveOps

LiveOps hires independent contractors to work with various clients in its virtual contact center. The industries you might work in are retail, healthcare, roadside assistance, tech support, non-licensed insurance, and tax support.

As a call center representative, you’ll be able to set your own schedule and choose when and where to provide services.

As of right now, there are four types of jobs available with LiveOps, including night and weekend positions, which are perfect for when the kiddos are in bed.

There are a few steps you must complete during the application process with LiveOps:

• LiveOps is available in most states, but be sure to check their online map to ensure your state is on the list
• Complete an application
• Pay for a background and credit check — it will cost around $45

Live Ops is looking for contractors who have:

• Experience handling inbound and outbound calls
• A minimum of one year of customer service experience
• Computer skills, including navigating multiple tabs, Windows, and systems
• Basic typing skills

7. Appen

Appen offers several flexible work-from-home opportunities that are perfect for doing while the kids sleep! Whether you’re looking for longer-term projects or shorter-term tasks, Appen has a variety of positions available.

Here are some of the positions you can choose from at Appen: 

• Data entry and collection 
• Micro tasks
• Surveys 

Starting work with Appen is simple. Just create your profile, verify your email address and start working. Another great feature of Appen is that all of the tasks have payment information displayed next to each task. This way, you’ll know exactly what you’ll be paid before applying to complete the job. 

While many of the tasks don’t require training, some will have you go through a qualification process where you will need to verify the information to be selected to work. 

Other tasks require that you download an app or have a smartphone device. Reading through each project description will help determine whether a project is right for you. 

8. Lionbridge

Lionbridge helps companies around the globe stay on top of their daily workflow by assigning their tasks to individuals like you! From translation and language interpreters to gaming and search engine evaluation, Lionbridge has many flexible, remote night shift projects. You may not need to look any further than this platform for work! 

Lionbridge also makes it simple to view open projects immediately without signing up. Select a category, scroll to “open projects,” and you’ll be able to view the work from home opportunities available! 

9. U-Haul

As a company, U-Haul assists its customers by providing them with a variety of moving and transporting solutions. They rent trucks, trailers, moving supplies, and the like. Although this company primarily specializes in moving, there are a lot of remote, full-time, and part-time job opportunities at U-Haul.

If you don’t mind phone jobs, U-Haul frequently hires remote sales and reservations representatives for day, evening, and overnight work. As an employee, you’re also eligible for benefits from U-Haul, which makes this remote night shift opportunity an even sweeter deal! 

For a quick insider look at what U-Haul has to offer, check out this article.

10. ModSquad

ModSquad prides itself on being a “fun place to work” with exceptional benefits, including the flexible work schedule you need. They hire for a variety of remote positions, such as social media community managers to writers, and so much more. If you’re looking for remote night work that includes benefits, ModSquad is your perfect fit. 

11. Wheel

Are you an RN looking to balance your passion for healthcare while being able to stay home with your little ones? Thankfully with Wheel, you can do both! Wheel’s marketplace matches clinicians to opportunities in virtual care.

As an RN for Wheel, you’ll assist patients from pediatric to geriatric age by: 

• Providing virtual primary and urgent care treatment for non-emergent conditions as wells as triage and front-line care navigation
• Conducting live video, remote patient consults from a Wheel-provided computer
• Assisting with common conditions including cold, flu, vomiting, fever, as well as others

Becoming a Wheel RN allows you the flexibility of being home with your kids while also being able to help others with their medical needs.

12. AAA

This popular travel and insurance company has an array of second and third-shift remote work opportunities available. Perfect for those looking for remote night work they can easily do while managing the kiddos! 

Remote opportunities at AAA include: 

• Customer Service Representatives
• Member Service Representatives 
• Corporate Travel Agents 
• Emergency Roadside Specialist

13. Apple

Want a great way to make money AND get discounts on the amazing Apple products you already love? Apple is one of those companies that is always looking to add to their team of devoted Apple users. If you enjoy Apple products, this flexible work from home opportunity is the best way to share your knowledge and help others. 

There are three levels of remote jobs at Apple that you can apply for: 

• At-Home Advisors
• Team Managers
• Area Manager 

The most common of these remote opportunities is the At-Home Advisor role, but if you have experience leading teams or being in a supervisory role, the other two positions might be the perfect choice for you! Apple’s remote team works between 9:00 in the morning to 10:30 at night.

Check out this post for an in-depth look at how to become an Apple At-Home Advisor, Team Leader, or Area Manager, and get the inside scoop on the hiring process, how much you’ll make, and more. 

14. SocialBee

Do you love social media? How about writing? If you said “yes” to one or both of these, SocialBee is the perfect way to make money as a remote night shift worker. This freelancing platform offers a variety of opportunities for those looking to make money from their social media experience.

Here are some remote freelancing positions you can easily apply for on SocialBee: 

• Social Media Bee: For social media gurus who love everything about being social.
• Engaged Growth Bee: For those who love to dive into analytics and monitor growth.
• Paid Advertising Bee: Love to run marketing and ad campaigns? This opportunity is for you!
• Content Writer Bee: If you love writing clear and engaging content, this position is the perfect fit for you!

After reviewing each position, select the category that suits your interest and level of experience, fill in the application, and SocialBee will get back to you if you’re a match.

Other Ways to Find Remote Nighttime Work

FlexJobs

FlexJobs is a great place to start your remote night job search. This online platform has a mixture of flexible job opportunities from night shift to fully remote and hybrid positions (work hours are split between office and home). Being specific in your search on FlexJobs is important as it will allow you to find the perfect night shift jobs on the platform quickly.

Conclusion

If you’ve been thinking about making money from home but struggle with time constraints, then these remote positions are for you! There are numerous virtual night shift jobs you can do when the kids are in bed, and you have a little extra time.

The best part about these jobs? They’re fun, AND you can work as much or as little as you want. You also have the freedom to double up on these job opportunities and increase your earning potential. The flexibility to navigate the type of work you want and when you want makes these positions invaluable!

Are you in a remote late-night position that you love? We would love to know more! Have questions about working remotely? Drop us a line below; we would love to help!

Originally published March 13, 2020. Content updated December 13, 2021.