Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Nepal
PayPal is send-only in Nepal: its Nepal fee schedule lists only a charge for sending international payments, with no receiving or withdrawal options. Upwork, however, pays directly to Nepali bank accounts in rupees (NPR) through Direct to Local Bank for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, while Fiverr pays only through PayPal or Payoneer. Locally, eSewa charges NPR 10 per bank transfer, and Khalti, now merged with IME Pay, serves more than 10 million users. Pathao has offered bike rides in Nepal since 2018, later adding cars and food delivery, while Foodmandu delivers food in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Butwal and Bhojdeals delivers food and groceries. Daraz runs a Nepali marketplace open to sellers, Hamrobazaar hosts classifieds, and Yaha Chha is a freelancing platform built for Nepal. Practical tip: set up Upwork's NPR bank withdrawal early, since a new method only becomes active after three days and the bank account name must match your verified Upwork name.
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Nepal at a glance
Platform types: 2 payment receiving platforms, 2 ride platforms, 2 big marketplaces, 2 delivery platforms, 1 shipping gig platform, 1 marketplace, 1 remote job board, 1 freelance site, 1 task platform and 1 tutoring platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (3)
Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
eSewa
|
Digital wallet | Most services free, bank withdrawal NPR 10 | Bank transfer, agent points | 2009 |
Khalti
|
Digital wallet | Mostly free wallet payments | — | 2017 |
Pathao
|
Super-app platform | 10-15% commission on bike rides | Bank transfer, Mobile banking (bKash) | 2015 |
Daraz
|
Online marketplace | Category commission ~0-20% + 2.25-3.09% payment fee by country + per-item handling fee | Bank transfer (local), bKash merchant account (Bangladesh) | 2012 |
inDrive
|
Ride-hailing company | Service fee about 10-13% of the fare (varies by city), negotiated fares | Cash from passengers (service fee paid from an in-app balance) | 2013 |
Foodmandu
|
Food delivery app | — | — | 2010 |
Bhojdeals
|
Food delivery app | — | — | 2015 |
Upaya
|
Courier and logistics | Drivers paid per trip or delivery | — | 2019 |
Hamrobazaar
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings - no selling fee | Cash in person / direct arrangement | 2005 |
Sastodeal
|
Online marketplace | Commission per transaction | — | 2011 |
Merojob
|
Job board | Free for job seekers | — | 2009 |
Yaha Chha
|
Freelance marketplace | Subscription and boost plans, 0% client fee | Khalti digital wallet | 2024 |
Sajilo Sewa
|
Local services marketplace | — | — | 2017 |
Prosikshya
|
Tutoring platform | — | — | 2023 |
eSewaNepal leading digital wallet where users receive payments and pay merchants.
esewa.com.np37 viewsKhaltiA Nepali digital wallet and payment gateway for receiving money and paying bills.
khalti.com44 viewsPathaoBangladesh leading super-app for ridesharing, food delivery, courier, and e-commerce logistics, with hundreds of thousands of rider partners…
pathao.com43 viewsDarazSouth Asia leading marketplace (Alibaba Group) with 550,000+ active sellers across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Open seller r…
daraz.com44 viewsinDriveThe negotiation-based ride-hailing app - passengers offer a fare and drivers counter. The second most downloaded ride app worldwide, in 48 c…
indrive.com926 viewsFoodmanduWork as a delivery rider for Nepal pioneer food-delivery platform.
foodmandu.com42 viewsBhojdealsDeliver food and groceries as a rider across Nepal major cities.
bhojdeals.com48 viewsUpayaSign up as a delivery partner for parcel and on-demand logistics nationwide.
upaya.com.np44 viewsHamrobazaarList new and used items free to sell to buyers - Nepal number-one classifieds.
hamrobazaar.com39 viewsSastodealRegister as a marketplace seller to list and sell products nationwide.
sastodeal.com41 viewsMerojobCreate a jobseeker profile to find and apply for jobs, including remote work.
merojob.com39 viewsYaha ChhaBid on local and remote gigs (design, dev, writing, offline services) in Nepal.
yahachha.com41 viewsSajilo SewaJoin as a verified technician (plumbing, electrical, IT, cleaning) for doorstep jobs.
sajilosewa.com43 viewsProsikshyaCreate a tutor profile to teach students online or in person.
prosikshya.com45 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Nepal?
Upwork for international freelance work with direct NPR bank payouts, Yaha Chha for local freelancing, Pathao for bike rides, car rides and food delivery, Foodmandu and Bhojdeals for delivery, and Daraz or Hamrobazaar for selling products.
How do freelancers in Nepal get paid by international clients?
Upwork pays to Nepali bank accounts in NPR via Direct to Local Bank for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and also offers Payoneer and US dollar wire transfer (USD 50). Fiverr pays only through PayPal or Payoneer and advises checking each provider's coverage in your country before withdrawing.
Does PayPal work in Nepal?
Not for receiving. PayPal's fee schedule for Nepal lists only a fee for sending international payments, with no receiving or withdrawal options, so it is not a way to collect client payments. Upwork's NPR bank payouts are the documented alternative for freelancers working through that platform.
Can people in Nepal work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes on Upwork, which lists Nepal (NPR) for Direct to Local Bank withdrawals and requires the account name to match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr only pays out through PayPal or Payoneer, and because PayPal is send-only in Nepal, confirm Payoneer availability first. Fiverr sellers must be 18 or older to withdraw.
Which ride-hailing and delivery apps can you work for in Nepal?
Pathao has operated in Nepal since September 2018, adding car rides in 2019 and food delivery in 2020, in cities including Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. Foodmandu delivers in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Butwal, and Bhojdeals offers food and grocery delivery.