Or: How to Work Side by Side Without Passive Aggressively Unplugging the Router
If you’re a couple traveling the world, living that laptop lifestyle, and somehow still speaking to each other, congratulations, you’re already ahead of 70% of us.
Working remotely as a couple sounds like a dream. Two laptops. One beach. Unlimited freedom. No commute.
But no one talks about the dark side:
– Stealing each other’s charger.
– One of you typing like a horse in tap shoes.
– Syncing schedules with someone who thinks “just one more video call” means 90 minutes of you quietly aging in the corner.
So, if you’re going to work remotely as a couple and not end up as a true crime podcast episode, you’ll want jobs that suit both of your skill sets, travel lifestyles, and personalities, preferably ones that don’t require a shared Google Calendar and therapy subscription.
Here are 10 legit remote jobs you can do together, with humor, real life insight, and a healthy dose of honesty.
1. Freelance Writing & Editing Duo
Division of labor: One writes, one edits, both get annoyed when Grammarly disagrees.
Great for couples who: Can handle creative criticism without emotionally combusting, this isn't me.
Real talk: If you can write engaging blog posts, website copy, travel guides, or product descriptions, there’s money to be made. Bonus if one of you knows how to use commas correctly (it’s not “wherever it feels right”).
Warning on freelance writing: You will argue over tone, headlines, and whether "moist" is ever an acceptable word choice.
2. Graphic Designer + Copywriter Power Couple
Division of labor: One makes it look pretty, the other makes it make sense.
Perfect for: Couples who like brainstorming in cafés without throwing flat whites.
Reality check: This duo is a goldmine for brand work, marketing agencies, or startups. Sell yourself as a “done-for-you creative team” and charge like you mean it.
3. E-commerce Store Owners (aka “We Sell Weird Stuff Online”)
Division of labor: One handles product sourcing, the other handles customer emails that slowly destroy their faith in humanity.
Great for: Couples who love logistics and spreadsheets more than actual conversations.
You can drop ship, sell handmade goods like we did, launch digital templates, or offer vintage finds which makes for great travel activity, treasure hunting. Use sights like Etsy, Shopify, or even Gumroad, take your pick.
Warning for couples in ECom: Managing shipping from a co-working space in Bali is as fun as it sounds. (It’s not.)
4. YouTube Couple (That People Actually Like)
Division of labor: The charismatic one films the other edits. Both of you do not to notice the hate comments.
Ideal for: Introvert couples who enjoy storytelling, performing, or oversharing with strangers they never have to meet.
It can be travel vlogs, couple challenges, van life, or “What We Spend in a Week in \[Insert Quirky Town Here].” Monetize through ads, sponsors, affiliate links, and questionable merchandise.
Warning on couple content creators: One of you will want to reshoot the same sunset six times this one is me.
5. Online Course Creators (Yes, You’re Now Experts)
Division of labor: One builds slides, the other records voiceovers while trying not to sound like a hostage.
For couples who: Have real skills to teach and want to get paid while sleeping (the dream).
Language lessons, productivity hacks, graphic design, dog training, if you know something useful, someone will pay to learn it.
Warning: Your online course might be competing with 14,000 others. So, market wisely.
6. Virtual Assistants (Because Everyone Needs Help, Especially Founders With No Boundaries)
Division of labor: One handles scheduling and inboxes. The other does admin, research, or client ghostwriting.
Great for: Highly organized couples who are okay being digital background characters.
Clients include entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and startup founders who say things like “crush it” unironically.
Warning: You will learn more about strangers’ lives than you ever wanted.
7. Online English Teachers / Tutors
Division of labor: Teach in shifts, or split age groups, one takes toddlers, the other handles the teens who’d rather be anywhere else.
Perfect for: Couples with teaching skills and a high tolerance for glitchy Zoom connections.
Platforms like VIPKid, Cambly, or Preply are great to get started. And yes, you can wear pajama pants while doing it.
Warning on teaching English online: Time zones matter. So do your neighbors, especially when you're yelling vowel sounds at 3 a.m.
8. Website & Branding Package Team
Division of labor: One codes or designs the site. The other does branding strategy, copy, or project management.
Best for: Creative couples who enjoy making small businesses look way more professional than they actually are.
This is a high ticket service. Charge accordingly, and include a “we don’t work with nightmare clients” clause in your contract. I'm not joking.
Warning: You'll start redesigning your own blog every 3 weeks out of existential panic.
9. Social Media Management Duo
Division of labor: One schedules, captions, and engages. The other creates graphics, reels, and cries over the algorithm.
For couples who: Can handle managing other people’s content better than they manage their own.
Plenty of small businesses, coaches, and influencers need help managing their feeds. Use this job to fund your own creative dreams.
Warning: You’ll definitely forget which account you’re logged into at least once. Cue the awkward.
10. Affiliate Marketing Dream Team
Division of labor: One builds the platform (blog, YouTube, email list). The other finds the links and creates chaos, we mean, strategy.
Great for: Longgame couples who don’t mind making $5/month for the first six months.
Affiliate marketing takes time, but if you can generate decent traffic to helpful content (like gear reviews, travel guides, or tools you actually use), it can pay well, eventually.
Warning: You may begin referring to everything you use as “potential affiliate material,” including toothpaste. Or your favorite haircare products you buy on Amazon and deliver to the Airbnb.
Final Thoughts:
Working together while wandering the world is a wild, wonderful, slightly chaotic experience.
Some days you’ll feel unstoppable. Other days you’ll argue over who gets the last charger and whether your client's email tone was “rude or just European.”
But if you’re adaptable, open minded, and not afraid of reinventing your skill set 12 times, you can absolutely make a living together on the road.
Just don’t forget:
1. Take breaks from work and from each other.
2. Set boundaries. Especially around deadlines and snack hoarding.
3. And always, always pack two power adapters.
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