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In the world's fast-growing Web 3 space, one common answer to the question of “Why Web 3?” is that it is the future of the internet. The endless possibilities in Web 3 are the driving force behind efforts from projects, communities, creators, and thought leaders to facilitate the world's transition into this dynamic generation of the World Wide Web.

And Africa is not left behind, with countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa ranking globally in 5th, 7th, and 10th position consecutively. The rise of Web 3 adoption in the continent has helped to cushion some of the effects of economic realities like youth unemployment and the numbers aren't lying.

In 2022, a Lagos-based company Stack Shift conducted a salary survey to find out what Africans are earning in Web 3. The figures ranged from $ 650 to $33,000 and this covered roles like design, developer, and engineer. You can expect the figures to have spiked in 2024. As of writing, the Web 3 Jobs showcase puts the average yearly salary of your regular Web 3 developer at $65K annually with non-tech roles pulling in up to $59K per year.

But what does this mean for the average beginner or intermediate-level Web 3 creator? It simply means all you have to do is know your onions and stay committed to contributing to the space. The advent of Web 3 is big enough to establish a lucrative career and companies are scouting for talents to execute their mission.

This article covers 3 top platforms to earn on as a Web 3 writer in 2024. The first is new to the Web 3 community in Africa but has hit the ground running since its inception in 2023, leaving a blazing streak in terms of impact and reach.

NODO AFRICA

Founded by Shogo Ishida in 2023 to tackle challenges in Africa's blockchain ecosystem, NODO is designed to serve as a superpower product capable of providing value for Web 3 users, builders, and stakeholders while working seamlessly with stakeholders in Africa's blockchain ecosystem.

In the drive to portray a vibrant picture of the Web 3 landscape in Africa, Shogo launched a series of strategies one of which is the Content Fellow Program that allows content creators and storytellers from all four points of Africa to lend their voice in the amplification of Africa's Web 3 ecosystem.

While different content formats such as text, video, and audio are welcome. The platform currently prioritizes text-based formats as writing and content can cut across interviews, reports, opinion pieces, spotlights, overviews, and how-to guides. Qualified content fellows can create a maximum of 20 articles and earn up to $100 if articles meet stipulated requirements such as:

• Originality

• Quality

• Relevance

• 100 page views on the NODO feed

• Insights

The program is exclusive to Africans or individuals residing in Africa. To launch your Web 3 career or give it an added boost through NODO's Content Fellow program, fill in the application form and wait for a response email. If you're selected for the program, you will be added to the program's Telegram channel for Fellows for further directives.

SUPERTEAM EARN

Superteam Earn is another treasure trove that allows Web 3 writers and other creators to earn more than their regular 9-5 jobs just by participating. The platform powers different projects in Solana's blockchain ecosystem and is a vibrant platform for creatives, entrepreneurs, and developers to network, innovate, and contribute to their favourite projects.

By enabling mentorship, funding, and collaboration, Superteam Earn accelerates the growth of the Solana ecosystem. The juicy part for Web 3 creators is the entry point it provides for them to learn, grow, and earn. Superteam's earning opportunity presents itself as bounties, grants, and requests for proposals (RFP).

Bounties may comprise Twitter (X) threads, memes, infographics, and articles, and winnings can range from $50-$1500 worth of crypto tokens Superteam's global participation model allows individuals from all regions of the world to participate. This includes Africa, Asia, Europe and beyond.

The onboarding process for Superteam Earn is just as easy as NODO's Content Fellow Program. The only difference here is that there's no need to wait for a response email. Once you are on the Superteam official website, create an account to start receiving personalized notifications, complete your profile in the designated fields, and start participating for Earn.

MIRROR.XYZ

Mirror.xyz was founded by a former partner at a16z Denis Nazarov in October 2020. It's a decentralized Web 3 publishing platform for creators to write and earn or crowdfund projects. On Mirror, creators can be more direct and innovative in the way they reach and connect to their audience.

Unlike our first two picks, Mirror is unique in that it allows writers to earn by selling off their content as non-fungible tokens (NFT). Writers can get started by downloading crypto wallets like Metamask which will be connected to their Mirror accounts after a profile has been set up.

To publish on Mirror.xyz, writers need a $Write token, earned through the weekly "$Write Race" contest. With this token, writers can crowdfund their projects, allowing backers to own a share of the final piece's value. When ready, the writer's work is turned into an NFT, sellable with Ethereum.

Conclusion

As Web 3 continues to shape the future of the internet, platforms like NODO Africa, Superteam Earn, and Mirror.xyz offer promising opportunities for writers to earn lucratively while contributing to the landscape of decentralized content creation. Whether it's amplifying Africa's Web 3 ecosystem, participating in Solana's blockchain projects, or publishing and selling NFTs, these platforms provide avenues for writers to thrive and make their mark in the evolving digital economy of 2024.