Linked below are sites that focus on freelance jobs or list enough of them among others to be included here. Freelance jobs typically may be worked from home, if you have the right equipment and credentials. The jobs are often referred to as projects, while freelances are also referred to as freelancers.

Freelance jobs at the sites below typically include (but are not limited to) writing, photography, engineering and computer gigs. Freelance computer jobs typically include Web-application graphic design, development or programming.

It's a common practice for freelance job agencies to charge commissions (finders' fees) for landing freelance jobs, or membership dues or subscription fees to access or bid on freelance projects.

That's because employers don't particularly like to pay fees for hiring self-employed, short-term, non-employees. Yet, freelance job agencies must earn somehow, to continue providing their services. So, they typically charge freelances.

But fees are usually small compared to resulting income. Employers are typically willing to pay freelances well, because they don't have the same costly burdens that they do for employees, such as benefits and tax withholding. Some might even be willing to reimburse you for finders' fees, if you negotiate same.

Regardless, some of the freelance job sites below charge only for enhanced services, while providing basic services for free. Some provide all services for free, but the saying "You get what you pay for!" might hold true. You be the judge.

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Coding Freelance Jobs
Bid on open freelance programming projects for free at CodeLance. Alternately, become a "supporter" of CodeLance for a small fee and get extra privileges.

Creative Freelancers
Browse classified-style job ads for creative and technically-creative freelances, including Web design, Web-based training, graphics, animation, illustration, writing and more. Post your resume for free or a fee if you wish to include an image.

Free Agent
Consulting, contract and freelance jobs, wizards to help you create an online portfolio, and lots of resources and advice for consultants, contractors and freelances.

Freelance Online
A job, resume and work-sample database for freelances specializing in publishing and advertising, including the technical side. Charges a small fee for membership.

Go Freelance
A directory of current freelance jobs for members only, the majority of which are typically in the U.S. Offers free reports, tools, resource links and a newsletter. Also offers a trial membership, so you may be the judge. At this writing, it's undergoing a name change from Freelance Work Exchange to that linked above, but has the same owner.

Guru
Staffs for permanent, freelance, consulting and contract jobs in technology, business, and creative and additional fields. Serves major U.S. metro areas, Canada and other countries. Stores your online profile, sends employment opportunities by email, and offers articles and advice for contractors, consultants and freelances.

I Freelance
Lists freelance employment opportunities of many types. Search for projects and post your profile to submit your bids. Requires a small, monthly, membership fee, but doesn't charge commissions (at this writing) on gigs you land.

Programming From Home
Lists direct, contract and freelance jobs with telecommuting options from its network of computer job banks, including Telecommute-Jobs, Jobs For Networkers and Jobs For Programmers. Telecommuting ranges from part to full time. Resume posting and job searching are free, as are details of jobs with part-time telecommuting. Details of those with full-time telecommuting require a subscription.

Telecommuting Freelance Jobs
Computer-related, engineering, photography, writing and other gigs with telecommuting options. Most gigs are typically short-term freelance jobs, offered by individuals and small businesses. This site tries to filter out work-at-home scams, but it's probably a good idea to proceed with caution anyway. Viewing job details and using the resume builder requires a subscription.

Web-Development Freelance Jobs
ProjectFirm develops Web sites (primarily in their pajamas) and hires freelance writers, graphic designers and Web application developers to help short term. Located in California's Silicon Valley, but hires freelances from just about anywhere to telecommute. Sends a free newsletter with freelance job announcements. Simple registration required.