the_naween
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- Jul 21, 2026
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I’m from Afghanistan, The economic situation here is not good, I want to know how to make money here?
How can I make money in Afghanistan?
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DawoodKMasood
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- Jul 17, 2026
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I think a good start would be to learn skills that are in demand and then offer freelance services. 
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How does most people in your country make money and get rich up till now? You can't make money on bhw as a noob, you need a service, and for that you need customers and clients that you've tested your product with, or you made money from already.
There are places online that you can make money through, but its not as easy as just doing whatever your peers are doing to make money, and it probably isn't running successful online businesses? Successful people online are rare. Rest are wannabe spice girls.
Study and deice first what payment gateways are open to people from your country. But go get a job too at the same time. You need to pay for EVERYTHING when you are trying to make money online. computer, internet, peripherals, monitor, upgrades, software, ai, is what you need to pay for at a minimum to be viable at making anything happen. Best of luck.
There are places online that you can make money through, but its not as easy as just doing whatever your peers are doing to make money, and it probably isn't running successful online businesses? Successful people online are rare. Rest are wannabe spice girls.
Study and deice first what payment gateways are open to people from your country. But go get a job too at the same time. You need to pay for EVERYTHING when you are trying to make money online. computer, internet, peripherals, monitor, upgrades, software, ai, is what you need to pay for at a minimum to be viable at making anything happen. Best of luck.
- Jun 30, 2026
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The biggest hurdle for you won't be finding work, it's getting paid, since most mainstream processors don't support Afghanistan. From what I've seen people in restricted regions do best with skill-based remote work that pays via crypto, freelancing (writing, design, dev, video editing) on platforms that allow payout methods you can actually access. Crypto is worth learning even if it feels unfamiliar, it's often the only reliable way to receive international money there. I'd focus on one skill foreign clients pay for and sort out a payout method first, that's the part that trips most people up.
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Either a local business or a crypto stuff
Asking westerners to help with it is useless, most people here don't have any clue about this kind of situation, if you live in a sanctioned country, most doors are totally closed for most business models
You can get inspired by locals or start a local business using local payment processors...international marketplaces, payment gateways and freelancing platforms are not available for you
Another option is crypto, you can promote crypto affiliate programs, but getting access to this money and sending it to your local bank account will also be a huge headache
Asking westerners to help with it is useless, most people here don't have any clue about this kind of situation, if you live in a sanctioned country, most doors are totally closed for most business models
You can get inspired by locals or start a local business using local payment processors...international marketplaces, payment gateways and freelancing platforms are not available for you
Another option is crypto, you can promote crypto affiliate programs, but getting access to this money and sending it to your local bank account will also be a huge headache
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Get a camera and start creating videos about your country. There is a boom of youtube videos from Afghanistan, so people obviously want to see what's going on there. Add TikTok + Instagram; you can reuse content.
On the side, try to work as a virtual assistant, so try to gather some basic skills, something mundane that other people necessarily don't want to do but something that doesn't have a steep learning curve either.
The main thing is there are options, plenty of them. A $100-$200 per month would probably go a long way in your country. Look around, you'll find something.
On the side, try to work as a virtual assistant, so try to gather some basic skills, something mundane that other people necessarily don't want to do but something that doesn't have a steep learning curve either.
The main thing is there are options, plenty of them. A $100-$200 per month would probably go a long way in your country. Look around, you'll find something.
Novaris Makting Agency
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- Jul 21, 2026
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I’m sorry to hear that. If you have internet access and some free time, learning a digital skill like graphic design, video editing, programming, or translation could help you find remote work in the future. I hope things get better for you.
MaxLank
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- Aug 17, 2018
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Hey man,
Yeah, I get it - the economy in Afghanistan is tough right now.
The biggest problem for most people trying to make money online is getting the money out. Banks are limited, PayPal doesn’t work well, and international transfers are expensive or blocked.If you have any skills, even basic ones, you can try freelancing. For example:
- Graphic design / drawing logos or pictures
- Video editing
- Writing / translation (Pashto, Dari, English)
- Data entry
- Virtual assistant work
- Web development or simple programming
- Photo editing
- Teaching online (languages - Pashto, Dari etc.., math, etc.)
Stay safe and good luck brother.
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Open up an instagram and YT account, show your country and become a tourist guide. I can see tourism picking up in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan videos get a lot of reach apparently, capitalise on that.
Afghanistan videos get a lot of reach apparently, capitalise on that.
luqman50
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- Jul 17, 2026
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I believe if someone is working in high risk the more important even than the ads is payment processor if they have a reliable payment processor there is smooth goingHey man,
Yeah, I get it - the economy in Afghanistan is tough right now.
If you have any skills, even basic ones, you can try freelancing. For example:
One platform that can help with the payment problem is Cryptogig - They have low fees for freelancers (up to 10%) and the biggest advantage is you can get paid directly to your crypto wallet. That makes it much easier than traditional platforms where money gets stuck. Create a good profile, start with low prices to get some reviews, and slowly increase. Many people from difficult countries use crypto exactly for this reason. It won’t make you rich overnight, but it’s one of the more realistic online options right now.
- Graphic design / drawing logos or pictures
- Video editing
- Writing / translation (Pashto, Dari, English)
- Data entry
- Virtual assistant work
- Web development or simple programming
- Photo editing
- Teaching online (languages - Pashto, Dari etc.., math, etc.)
Stay safe and good luck brother.