List of top 5 freelancing platforms

[muslimsforum]

Here are the top 5 freelancing platforms widely used by professionals across the world — including Muslims seeking halal remote work. These platforms offer diverse job categories, and with proper selection, you can ensure all your work remains Shariah-compliant.

Almost all these platforms have some kind of registration fee. And if you want to start for free without investing any amount, then then best platform is to hunt on facebook for genuine leads. If you need detail assistance on how to get potential leads, then feel free to contact us.

1. Upwork

https://www.upwork.com

About: Upwork is one of the largest and most trusted freelancing platforms. It connects freelancers with clients seeking everything from writing and graphic design to software development and virtual assistance. You create a profile, apply for jobs, and get paid safely through their platform.

Ideal for: Writers, developers, designers, marketers, consultants

Note: Avoid haram projects by filtering and carefully reading job descriptions.

2. Fiverr

https://www.fiverr.com

About: Fiverr allows you to list specific services (called "gigs") starting at \$5. Clients browse your services and order directly. It’s beginner-friendly and perfect for creative professionals and those who want to offer defined services.

Ideal for: Graphic designers, video editors, voice artists, writers, SEO experts

Note: You control what you offer, making it easy to keep your work halal.

3. Freelancer

https://www.freelancer.com

About: Freelancer is a bidding-based platform where clients post jobs and freelancers bid on them. It has millions of users and a vast range of categories.

Ideal for: Developers, writers, business support, data entry

Note: Competition can be high, but there’s a wide range of halal job options.

4. PeoplePerHour

https://www.peopleperhour.com

About: A UK-based freelance platform that connects businesses with freelancers around the world. You can offer services by the hour or project.

Ideal for: Web developers, graphic designers, content writers, marketers

Note: Professional-looking profiles do well; filter to find halal jobs.

5. Toptal

https://www.toptal.com

About: Toptal (Top Talent) connects elite freelancers with high-end clients. It has a rigorous screening process but pays very well.

Ideal for: Senior developers, designers, project managers, finance experts

Note: Not beginner-friendly, but ideal for skilled professionals seeking halal high-paying projects.

[Ysefwakil]

JazakAllah khayr for sharing this list — very helpful, especially for those of us looking to earn an income while staying within halal boundaries.

I'd also like to mention a newer platform specifically built with this goal in mind: Hasalam.net

It’s a values-based freelance marketplace designed for Muslims to offer or find services in a halal, intentional space. The categories are diverse — from Islamic tutoring and halal accounting to creative services and female-led childcare — and the environment is moderated with Islamic ethics in mind.

Faith-aligned community
No haram jobs
Available on mobile and web
Free to join

Still growing but already attracting solid talent and clients. Worth checking out if you're looking for a space where you don’t have to constantly worry about filtering out inappropriate work.

Feel free to reach out if anyone wants help getting started!