Upskill With Chi (2026)

13/06/2026

5 real remote admin roles that pay what “data entry jobs” pretend to ⬇️

(and number 1 is on Upwork right now… yet many Africans barely apply for it)

Someone once said:

«“I’ve applied for hundreds of data entry jobs online… nothing.”»

And honestly?

Many people keep chasing “data entry” because it sounds easy.

But here’s what nobody tells beginners:

A lot of those “easy online jobs” everybody searches for are either overcrowded, low-paying, or attracting thousands of applicants.

Meanwhile…

People are quietly getting paid for admin roles businesses actually need.

Roles like:

1. Operations Assistant 👀
2. Executive Assistant
3. Client Success Assistant
4. Project Coordinator
5. Email Support Specialist

Some of these roles involve things like:

- managing schedules
• replying to emails
• organizing systems
• client communication
• keeping businesses running smoothly

And surprisingly?

Companies are actively hiring remote admin support across job platforms and freelance marketplaces. Remote admin and executive assistant roles continue showing up with competitive pay ranges.

Even Upwork still has ongoing admin, email support, and assistant opportunities posted regularly.

The truth?

Sometimes people are searching for the wrong job title.

Not because opportunities don’t exist.

But because everyone is standing in the same line.

Quick one ❓

Which role sounds more like you:

A. Operations Assistant
B. Executive Assistant
C. Project Coordinator
D. Client Success
E. Email Support

Drop the letter 👇

13/06/2026

10 free certifications that pay you back in remote job opportunities ⬇️

(and number 1 is the only one I’d start with if I had to begin from zero)

You can learn for months…

Watch YouTube videos.

Take notes.

Save posts.

Even complete courses.

And still feel like nothing is changing.

Because honestly?

One of the most frustrating feelings is learning a skill and still feeling invisible online.

No profile views.

No interviews.

No opportunities.

Just learning… and hoping something eventually clicks.

And this is where many beginners get stuck.

Because recruiters move fast.

Very fast.

They scan profiles, CVs, and applications within seconds.

And sometimes recognizable certifications immediately help them understand:

✔ what you're learning
✔ what tools you know
✔ what roles you may fit into

Especially when you're starting from zero.

But here's the mistake:

Many people collect random certificates nobody recognizes.

Meanwhile, some certification names keep appearing because companies already trust them.

Here are 10 worth knowing:

1. Google Career Certificates 👀
2. HubSpot Academy
3. Microsoft Learn
4. Cisco Networking Academy
5. Skillshop by Google
6. LinkedIn Learning
7. Alison
8. Great Learning Academy
9. Forage
10. Coursera

And yes…

If I had to start all over today?

I'd start with Google Career Certificates first.

Not because certificates magically get people hired.

But because beginners need structure.

And structure changes everything.

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Be honest ❓

If you had 90 days to completely change your income story…

What skill would you start learning immediately?

👇

Comment CERT if you want the links 📩

12/06/2026

Here are 5 things I recommend to anyone trying to break into remote work. Some are not popular. But they work.

1. Document what you’re learning publicly, before you feel ready.
Most people wait until they’re “qualified” before they post. Meanwhile, someone less skilled is building an audience.
Start now. Document the mess. That’s where trust is built.

2. Don’t niche down before you have your first paying client.
Niching is a luxury. You have bills to pay.
Na who get job dey find niche. Take the work first. Refine later.

3. Show up online every single day until companies cannot ignore you.
You cannot be broke AND invisible.
The people landing remote jobs in 2026 are the ones building their personal brand at the same time.

4. Don’t wait for a paying client to build a portfolio.
Use volunteer work. Use your own business. Create mockups. Use AI to generate sample projects.
Companies hire based on what they see not what you tell them you can do.

5. Don’t undercharge because you’re new.
Shoot high. Aim for a rate that makes you slightly uncomfortable.
Underpricing trains the market to undervalue you forever.

💬 Tell me in the comments which one are you going to start doing this week?

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12/06/2026

Never post another LinkedIn update before fixing these 4 things on your profile ⬇️
(Most people skip #2 and stay invisible to recruiters for years)

A lot of people think LinkedIn is not working for them.

They post.

They comment.

They connect with people.

But still…

No recruiter messages.
No profile views.
No opportunities.

And sometimes the problem is not your effort.

It’s your profile.

Because before recruiters see your posts…

they check your profile.

Here are 4 things to fix first 👇

1️⃣ Your Headline

Most people write:

“Student | Looking for opportunities”

That tells recruiters almost nothing.

Your headline should clearly show:

what you do

your skills

the roles you’re targeting

Make it easy for the right people to find you.

2️⃣ Your About Section 👀

This is the one many people ignore.

They leave it empty or write a generic introduction.

But recruiters use this section to understand:

your experience

your skills

what you can help with

A strong About section turns a profile visitor into an interested recruiter.

3️⃣ Your Skills Section

Don’t just add random skills.

Add skills connected to the jobs you want.

Because recruiters search using keywords.

No keywords = less visibility.

4️⃣ Your Experience Section

Even beginners can optimize this.

Don’t only list tasks.

Show:

what you worked on

tools you used

results you created

Make your profile look like someone ready to contribute.

The truth?

LinkedIn is not just a social media app.

It’s a search engine.

And if your profile is not searchable…

you can be qualified and still be missed.

Be honest ❓

If a recruiter searched your name today…

Would your LinkedIn profile impress them?

👇

11/06/2026

6 skills VAs are quietly adding to their services in 2026 to charge double ⬇️

(and number 1 keeps showing up on job posts paying $30+/hr 👀)

A lot of people think once they learn Virtual Assistance…

That’s it.

Done.

Start applying.

Wait for clients.

And honestly?

That’s exactly where many VAs accidentally stay stuck.

Because after a while…

Basic admin tasks become something almost everybody can offer:

Email management.

Scheduling.

Calendar support.

Data entry.

And clients start asking:

«“What else can you do?”»

That question changes everything.

Because the VAs increasing their rates are not always working harder…

Many are simply stacking extra skills.

Here are 6 skills many VAs are quietly adding:

1. Project Management 👀
2. CRM Management
3. Email Marketing
4. Social Media Management
5. AI Tool Automation
6. Basic Data Analysis

And surprisingly?

Project Management keeps appearing in many higher-paying remote roles because businesses need people who can organize systems, deadlines, and workflows.

The truth?

Sometimes doubling your income isn’t about finding a new career.

Sometimes it’s adding one valuable skill to the one you already have.

Be honest ❓

If you could instantly add ONE extra skill to your current skillset…

What would you choose?

👇

If Virtual Assistance caught your attention 👀

Comment VIRTUAL and I’ll send you the details 📩

11/06/2026

Yesterday, I was talking to someone who told me:

"I've been saying I want to work remotely since 2024."

I laughed and asked,

"So what's stopping you?"

Do you know what she said?

"I don't have a laptop yet."

Then I asked her another question:

"How many hours do you spend on your phone every day?"

She checked her screen time.

Almost 7 hours.

That moment was eye-opening.

Not because a phone can replace a laptop forever.

But because she realized she had spent two years waiting for something she didn't have while barely using what she already had.

Sometimes the biggest thing holding us back isn't a lack of resources.

It's the belief that we need everything before we can start.

No, a phone is not perfect.

But it can help you learn.

It can help you network.

It can help you apply for opportunities.

And for many people, it becomes the first step toward something bigger.

The conversation ended with her saying:

"Maybe I've been waiting for the wrong thing."

And honestly, I think a lot of people need to hear that.

Have you ever delayed starting something because you felt you didn't have the right tools? 👇

10/06/2026

3 free certifications that turn “data entry” into a $20/hr remote admin role ⬇️

(and certification number 1 can take just a few hours to complete 👀)

A lot of people type:

«“data entry jobs”»

into Google hoping to find remote work.

And honestly?

That search frustrates a lot of people.

Because after scrolling for a while…

You start seeing:

Low-paying offers.

Suspicious websites.

Jobs asking for experience you don’t have.

Or opportunities that barely move beyond basic tasks.

And here’s what many people don’t realize:

Many higher-paying remote admin roles are no longer looking for just data entry.

Now companies want people who understand:

Systems.

Tools.

Workflows.

Organization.

Because the role quietly evolved.

And some free certifications help people bridge that gap.

Here are 3:

1. Google Career Certificate – Project Management 👀
Builds organization and workflow skills many admin roles now ask for.

2. Microsoft Learn – Excel & Productivity Tools
Because Excel keeps appearing in remote admin roles.

3. HubSpot Academy – CRM Certification
Many businesses want people who can manage customer systems and records.

And honestly?

The difference between basic admin work and better-paying remote opportunities is sometimes one extra skill.

Not because certificates magically change lives.

But because they help you become easier to trust.

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Be honest ❓

What skill do you think turns a basic VA or admin role into a higher-paying one?

👇

Comment CERT if you want the links 📩

10/06/2026

10 ChatGPT Prompts I’d Use If I Needed My First Dollar-Paying Client Today ⬇️
(And prompt #3 is the one most beginners completely overlook 👀)

A lot of people are learning skills.

Watching tutorials.

Taking courses.

Building portfolios.

But then they get stuck on one question:

"Where do I actually find clients?"

Because the truth is...

Most beginners don't have a skill problem.

They have a client-finding problem.

And instead of spending hours guessing, here are 10 ChatGPT prompts that can help you think like someone looking for opportunities, not just information.

1️⃣ Find people who already need help

"What types of businesses are most likely to hire a beginner Virtual Assistant right now?"

Because it's easier to find demand than create it.

2️⃣ Find industries with money

"Which industries regularly hire remote freelancers and support staff?"

Not every industry hires equally.

3️⃣ Find businesses showing signs they need help 👀

"How can I identify businesses that are struggling with social media, customer support, or admin tasks?"

This is where opportunities usually hide.

4️⃣ Write a message I can actually send

"Write a simple, professional message offering my services to a small business owner."

Most people never reach out because they don't know what to say.

5️⃣ Find where potential clients spend time

"Where can I find small business owners online who may need remote support?"

6️⃣ Turn my skills into services

"Based on these skills [insert skills], what services can I offer clients?"

7️⃣ Find beginner-friendly opportunities

"What services can a beginner offer with little or no experience?"

8️⃣ Find problems worth solving

"What tasks do business owners frequently outsource because they don't have time to do them themselves?"

9️⃣ Create a simple offer

"Help me package my service into a clear offer a client can understand in 30 seconds."

🔟 Build a daily client search routine

"Create a 30-minute daily routine for finding potential clients online."

Here's the reality:

Most people think getting clients starts with confidence.

It doesn't.

It starts with knowing where to look.

Because while some people are waiting to feel ready...

Others are already having conversations with potential clients.

Be honest ❓

If a client offered you $500 today...

What service would you confidently provide?

👇

09/06/2026

Random question 👀
If money was not a problem anymore...

What would you genuinely spend your time doing every day? 👇

09/06/2026

The jobs AI isn’t touching surprised me. The pattern I found at the end is what really matters.

Send this to a friend who thinks AI will take their jobs,

If your job got automated or survived, let me know in the comments

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