Remote admin assistance for freelancers and small firms
Starting costs about $949 in the United States and 151,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,340 net per month in the United States and 527,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 3 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $949 | $2,340 |
| Nigeria | 151,000 NGN | 527,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £625 | £1,580 |
| Kenya | 43,600 KES | 79,900 KES |
| India | 21,200 INR | 58,300 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Tradespeople, consultants and independent professionals spend evenings on emails, quotes, invoice reminders and appointments instead of serving clients.
The solution
A remote assistant who handles routine admin every week, with written procedures and a regular summary report.
Your customers
Freelancers, small service firms, therapists, tradespeople and small business owners without a secretary, in one or several languages.
How you make money
Packages of 10 to 40 hours per month at 25 to 40 € per hour, paid monthly in advance.
Competition
Freelance platforms, low-cost virtual assistants abroad, automation software and relatives helping for free.
Who has an edge
Someone with secretarial or office experience, rigorous and discreet, comfortable with digital tools, keeps clients for years.
The risks
Income capped by available hours, clients cutting budgets in slow periods, access to sensitive data that must be protected.
The first 3 steps
- Define three packages and a precise list of tasks covered
- Offer a two-week trial to three freelancers you know
- Write a standard confidentiality agreement
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,300 − costs €700 = €1,600 net per month. Revenue: 70 billed hours × €33. Costs: software, phone, computer, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Remote admin assistant?
About $949 (United States), 151,000 NGN (Nigeria), £625 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,340 (United States), 527,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,580 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 3 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Income capped by available hours, clients cutting budgets in slow periods, access to sensitive data that must be protected.
Where do I start?
1. Define three packages and a precise list of tasks covered 2. Offer a two-week trial to three freelancers you know 3. Write a standard confidentiality agreement
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