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Sunday Abegunde

Did you notice that Upwork has changed their UI again?

If you logged in this week and found yourself searching for the usual top navigation bar, you are not alone. Upwork is currently rolling out a major layout redesign, moving the entire main menu to a vertical toolbar on the left side of the screen.


Here is my view of the update:

The left sidebar now houses all your core tabs, such as Search, Opportunities, Contracts, Overview of your earnings, and Messages.

The right panel didn't change much. Your profile, availability badge, boost, and Connects balance.

Personally, I feel this update will take some getting used to.


What are your thoughts on this new look? Is it a welcome development or just another unnecessary Upwork change?

Let me know in the comments section! 👇

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

Sunday Abegunde

Never present your service like you need money.

Present it like clients need your help.

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Sunday Abegunde

I got this email from Upwork today.
This withdrawal method will no longer be free.

Upwork is not getting any easier for freelancers from this part of the world, especially beginners. As the stake gets higher, learning before diving into this freelancing pool becomes more and more expedient.

This channel has a rich library of resources to help. Check out the Upwork playlist.

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

Sunday Abegunde

If I was the prospective client, I would be super pissed!!! Am I overthinking this? If you ask me, this is not how to pitch your service.

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

Sunday Abegunde

1 month ago | [YT] | 41

Sunday Abegunde

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2 months ago | [YT] | 17

Sunday Abegunde

Zadok Aghalengbe, entertainer, businessman and first runner-up of Nigerian Idol Season 7 in 2022, is an amazing celebrity my work brought my way recently. @Officialzady

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 12

Sunday Abegunde

Places I have gotten gigs from👇👇👇

Fiverr ✅
Upwork ✅
LinkedIn ✅
TikTok ✅
Client referral ✅
Other sites ✅


Twitter ❌
Friends and mutuals ❌
Friends of Friends ❌

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

Sunday Abegunde

*VACANCY*

Join Soundsnap – the world’s largest professional sound effects library, trusted by Pixar, HBO, BBC, Microsoft, PlayStation, and more.We’re hiring a freelance Creative Video Editor for a 5-video promo series. Responsibilities include concepting, storyboarding, sourcing footage, collaborating on music direction, integrating motion graphics, and end-to-end editing. We’re looking for editors with strong taste, narrative instinct, and high production standards. Potential for ongoing work. Apply with portfolio/demo reel + CV: hello@soundsnap.comWe’re also seeking world-class sound libraries. Soundsnap licenses exclusive, fully mastered, distinctive, production-ready recordings from professional sound designers. Quality over volume. Submit to hello@soundsnap.com

3 months ago | [YT] | 4

Sunday Abegunde

Even Lagos, Nigeria’s highest minimum wage state pays just ₦85,000 ($52/month).

That’s less than $2/day.

Meanwhile:
🇺🇸 US - $1,260
🇬🇧 UK - $2,000
🇦🇺 Australia - $2,500

Yes, there are good jobs in Nigeria. But when the floor is this low, it’s easy to see why ambitious Nigerians seek global opportunities.

3 months ago | [YT] | 10