Bazaarist is recruiting freelance travel writers and contributors worldwide to turn firsthand local knowledge into useful travel content, recommendations, and advice for travelers.
Focus on writing, or choose to become a public contributor and unlock additional ways to earn with Bazaarist.
FREELANCE TRAVEL WRITER & CONTRIBUTOR
Bazaarist works with people who know destinations inside and out and have firsthand experience there. We hire verified local Content Writers to produce authentic articles, city guides, practical travel advice, and field research.
For those who want maximum visibility and income, you can also join as a Public Contributor. In addition to being featured in blurbs across our published articles, you'll gain access to paid traveler-facing work—answering traveler questions directly and building personalized day-by-day itineraries.
FLEXIBLE WAYS TO WORK WITH BAZAARIST
Whether you want to focus on writing or step into more public-facing roles, there’s a path that fits your skills and interests.
Focus on what you do best—writing. Create useful, well-researched travel content based on destinations you know firsthand.
Examples of work
Public contributor profile not required.
Everything in the Travel Writer track, plus opportunities to represent the destinations you know through Bazaarist’s public contributor network.
Examples of work
Includes a public Bazaarist contributor profile after approval.
Writers can choose to become public contributors later.
You should be comfortable maintaining a public Bazaarist profile, using an approved profile photograph, being associated with approved destinations, answering traveler questions inside Bazaarist, and following conduct and communication policies. Personal contact details are not shown publicly. Off-platform transactions and direct personal contact sharing are not permitted.
Bazaarist is open to both veteran travel content writers and first-time contributors. What matters most isn't a long resume—it's your firsthand destination knowledge and a clear, engaging voice. Show us how deeply you know your city and how well you can write.
Turn firsthand destination knowledge into useful travel content.
This is a 100% remote contractor position. All you need is a computer and internet.
Accept assignments based on your interests, skills, and availability.
Get paid weekly for completed and approved Bazaarist assignments.
Your published work may appear across Bazaarist destination pages and articles.
Public Contributors may qualify for Q&A, itineraries, and specialized projects.
HOW IT WORKS
See how the Bazaarist recruiting process moves from application through approved assignments and earnings.
Complete the application and choose your track.
We review writing quality and firsthand destination knowledge.
Selected applicants may be invited to a video interview.
Bazaarist determines your approved participation track.
Approved applicants complete contractor setup before paid work.
Selected contractors may be offered a paid local insight project.
Project Terms ProvidedStart with an assignment suited to your approved track.
Submitted work may go through review and revisions before approval.
Approved work is added to your Bazaarist earnings.
No. Strong writing ability and firsthand destination knowledge matter most.
Not necessarily, but applicants must have genuine firsthand knowledge. Bazaarist reviews the nature and depth of each connection.
No. Travel Writers can work without a public contributor profile.
Yes. Approved writers may apply to expand their participation later without completing a new full application.
No. Assignments depend on destination needs, contributor eligibility, availability, and platform demand.
Bazaarist's freelance writers and contributors are paid per project rather than hourly. Most assignments fall within approximately $20–$80 USD per project, depending on the scope and type of work. The exact rate is always shown before you choose whether to accept an assignment, and writers are paid weekly for completed and approved projects.
A Paid Local Insight Session is a short, structured video interview with the Bazaarist team where selected applicants share firsthand knowledge about their destination, local culture, traveler expectations, and other topics relevant to Bazaarist content. If you’re invited and complete the interview, you’ll be paid $20 for the 30-minute session, whether or not you’re ultimately approved as a contributor.
Yes. You can be approved to contribute to more than one destination if you have strong firsthand knowledge of each one. During the application process, you can list the cities or destinations you know well, and Bazaarist may approve you for multiple locations based on your experience and familiarity with them.
No. Freelance contractors are free to accept or decline assignments based on their availability and interest. Contributors who consistently accept and successfully complete projects may be considered for additional opportunities.
Payments are issued weekly for completed and approved work. Each project will show its compensation amount before you accept it, so you’ll always know what you’ll earn in advance. Payments are made through PayPal or by direct bank deposit via Wise, depending on availability in your country. Contributors are responsible for providing accurate payment information and completing any required tax or contractor documentation before receiving payment.
Tell us about your writing, the places you know firsthand, and how you’d like to contribute.
