How to Get US-Only Jobs on Upwork as a Non-US Freelancer

What’s up, guys? Let’s talk about something super crucial for freelancers outside the US. This is for you if you’re in Nigeria, Kenya, India, the Philippines, or anywhere that isn’t the US. Don’t worry, my US-based folks—you might pick up something useful too.

So, you’ve probably seen those “US-only” jobs on Upwork. They’re jobs specifically meant for freelancers in the United States. It’s not just a US thing—there are UK-only jobs, too. However, these US-only jobs can be an exclusive club for non-US freelancers.

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Here’s the thing: those jobs are less competitive than worldwide jobs. Let me explain.

When a job is open to freelancers worldwide, it’s seen by tonnes of people. Imagine a job posting going live, and hundreds of freelancers see it in one hour. Out of those, maybe 50 submit proposals. You’re competing with all those people.

But with US-only jobs, it’s different. Think about it—out of over 200 countries…