Remote data entry jobs that hire from Ghana
By the kovatu team · Updated 24 Sep 2026
Entry level remote data entry roles usually pay $480 to $800 a month at full time. No degree required.
What it pays
US dollars a month, at full time. Most of this work is paid by the hour, so part time pays less. Typical bands, mostly estimates, and never a promise. Usually paid as: platform gig.
How people in Ghana get in
Sign up on Upwork or Fiverr and apply for basic data entry gigs, treating it mainly as a short-term stepping stone toward better-paid remote skills.
What employers look for
- Fast accurate typing
- Attention to detail
- Basic spreadsheet use
- Following instructions precisely
Tools that come up: Excel, Google Sheets, Basic database entry tools.
What you need
- Experience
- 0 years, a typing speed test only
- Qualifications
- No degree required
- Portfolio or certificate
- None, some platforms use a typing test
Worth knowing
Among the lowest-paying and most saturated categories on this whole list; genuine long-term income growth requires moving into a more specialised skill.
Questions
Do I need a degree for a remote data entry job?
No degree required. What helps most: none, some platforms use a typing test.
How much experience do I need?
0 years, a typing speed test only.
What does a remote data entry job pay somebody in Ghana?
Entry level usually pays $480 to $800 a month, and mid level $800 to $1,280. Most of this work is paid by the hour; these are a month at full time, and part time pays less. These are typical bands, mostly estimates, and never a promise.
How do I know a remote job will hire me from Ghana?
Most remote postings only hire in certain countries, often without saying so plainly. kovatu reads every posting for where the employer will hire, quotes the posting's own words, and treats a posting that says nothing as a no.