13 Freelance Niches That’ll Pay You (Really) Well in 2025

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Diana Kelly Levey
December 18, 2024

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There’s a time and a place for low-paying freelance jobs and I hope that’s…leaving them in 2024.

I don’t know about you but I’m ready to see higher rates for freelance writers come through in 2025.

Ready to pitch clients in a profitable niche?

Here are 13+ to check out:

Health Writing

  • High demand in areas like mental health, fitness, sleep, and beauty.

  • Think pharmaceuticals, health tech blogs, and patient guides.

• e-Learning & Education

  • The e-learning market is exploding. Companies need content for online courses, instructional guides, and EdTech blogs.

• Healthcare & Medical Writing

  • The healthcare market is expected to become a $20 trillion industry by 2027. Write patient education, medical copywriting, and health tech content.

  • You could also write hospital blogs, newsletters for patients or technical medical copy.

  • Learn how to become a freelance medical writer.

• AI & Machine Learning

  • Duh. AI tools are everywhere.

  • If you’re down with spreading the messages about what the robots are up to, explainer guides, and editing AI-generated copy for clients.

• CBD & Cannabis

  • Legal markets are growing. Write for cannabis brands, CBD blogs, and consumer education sites.

• Gaming

  • This is considered a $450 billion market. Think game guides, reviews, and industry blogs.

• Personal Finance

  • Banks, apps, and fintech brands need blogs, guides, and educational content.

• Cybersecurity

  • Help companies explain security practices and cyber threats. Think whitepapers, articles, and strategy docs.

• Digital Marketing

  • Brands need help with newsletters, SEO content, ads, and social media.

Influencer Marketing and Personal Branding

  • Help solopreneurs and executives craft their personal brands.

  • Learn the ins and outs of influencer marketing and help write scripts for brands and influencers.

• SaaS (Software as a Service)

  • Cloud software is booming. Write user guides, case studies, and marketing copy.

• Technology Writing

  • Explore niches like food tech, sleep tech, and smart appliances.

• E-commerce

  • Every online store needs compelling product descriptions and content marketing.

• Gambling

  • Love poker, Texas hold ’em, gambling topics, slots, video poker, sportsbooks, sports betting, iGaming topics? Or, you’re willing to learn more about these? This could be a fun niche explore that isn’t saturated with freelance writers.

Thanks for reading!

Diana

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