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In Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, more and more women are earning money through gig work.
Some work from home using computers for foreign companies doing operations, design, or project tasks, while others drive ride-hailing cars or deliver goods.
These jobs have flexible hours, allowing people to arrange their own schedules and take care of children while working.
Some earn income in US dollars, which is more than many local jobs.
However, these jobs also have difficulties, such as needing fast internet, sometimes unstable electricity, platform service fees, and income that can fluctuate.
Some worry about bad reviews or being misunderstood because they are from Africa.
Despite these issues, many women feel gig work gives them more freedom and lets them work with companies worldwide without leaving home, finding new opportunities.