What are some good remote programming side hustles that let you work on your own schedule?

If you’re interested in something that doesn’t strictly feel like a job, you could look into daily bonus harvesting on sweepstakes sites. They often pay you around a dollar a day for very little effort—just log in daily to collect. Over a month, that could add up to around $31 or more, and it's super easy to manage alongside a full-time job!

Finding decent side gigs can be tough, especially if you're looking for something that pays well. A lot of the jobs on those task sites are really low-paying and designed for people in countries with a lower cost of living. I'd suggest thinking about a side project that aligns with your programming skills. For example, prioritize making it easier to access or optimizing an existing service; that could draw more clients without the hassle of traditional gig work.

In my experience, side gigs in software aren’t that easy to come by. I work for a nonprofit part-time, but that's mainly due to connections I made in college. Finding similar gigs can be challenging, and many times they want you to commit fully instead of being flexible. It might be worthwhile to talk to your employer about transitioning into a part-time role that offers flexibility.

Honestly, rather than chasing a low-paying side gig, it might be smarter to invest that time in improving your programming skills. The return on that investment will likely be greater in the long run than any minimum-wage side job.

You might want to consider data annotation jobs; they typically pay around $40 an hour, though I have to warn you that it's often pretty dull work. It’s a remote option that could fit nicely in your schedule.