c. Upwork

Upwork which used to be known as Elance- oDesk, was founded in 2000. A California based business connects talented professionals with diverse employers from across the globe. Here, there are freelancers of various levels, some will focus on short term projects, while others look forward to a long-term relationship.

The platform is well suited with an algorithm that empowers you to narrow down your search. It makes finding an ideal freelancer easy.

When it comes to payment, they use escrow. It makes both freelancer and employer safe with their cash. As an employer, you should fund your account before the required job is completed. So that after a review of the job there will be no delay in payment.

Considering the open system, you must bear in mind that posted jobs can attract a lot of unqualified freelancers

d. People Per Hour

It is a London based freelance company. Like Upwork and freelancer.com, it is focused on services like writing, web development, designing, business marketing. The platform is well suited with tools to help you monitor required information to get your task achieved.

For payment, it also uses the escrow method of payment where funds help until both parties agree on a complete job done. To make job description easy for employers, the platform has pre-described templates need for your projects.

e. Toptal

Like I cited in the introduction, Toptal is essentially a platform for specified skills and professionals. It aims at connecting software designers and engineers across the globe.

Toptal engages in screening freelancers. It is to ensure the best gets the job. Freelancers are screen based on their English fluency, customer service personalities, knowledge and skill.

The platform helps you filter and find freelancers. It is a major distinguishing factor for Toptal. They are known for employing the best hands available. They take less than 5% of people that apply to their platform.