Not all digital nomads are digital marketers, content creators or dropshippers.
I am a self employed graphic designer. Have been doing this work for 16 years, the last 8 years as been self employed and the last 4 years while traveling. It makes good money!
Housesitting, you can stay at houses around the world for free, also long term! I am traveling as a couple and we do housesits 90% of the time when traveling, and we are traveling for about 7 months on end each time. Keep in mind you do have the responsibility though to take care of a pet, plants, house… so it’s not for everybody. But we have found it to be the perfect combination for us to get to know a place, have a comfortable home and working area, cuddle with cats and do something good for someone else at the same time.
I have a discount link if you’d like so feel free to send me a PM.
90% all through my network, word of mouth. For the rest LinkedIn, some applications or reaching out here and there, and having an online portfolio with design work is important. Or at least that’s what works for me.