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For those who don’t yet know me, I’m Lydia, and I’m a Cameroonian in Turkey. I’m here to tell you guys about the 10 common jobs you can actually find in Turkey.
You know, looking for a job in Turkey may quite seem difficult, but trust me, it’s because we lack information and we don’t apply. So this article will actually help you on how to get a job or find a job if you are in Turkey or in Istanbul, or if you need me in Antalya. So please watch this article to the end.
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So let’s dive back into our topic of today. In this article, I’ll be telling you guys about the 10 common jobs you can find in Turkey as a foreigner. Most people have been writing me and asking me, “Please, I want to come to Turkey. Are there jobs in Turkey? What can I do in Turkey?” So this article will definitely help you.
1. Factory Job
Most countries always have these jobs that we call factory jobs. Same as Turkey—Turkey actually has factory jobs. And if you go to Istanbul precisely, we call it “Çabuk İş.” If you come to Istanbul and you pronounce the word “Çabuk İş,” everybody will say, “Oh yeah, yeah, I know—that’s a factory job.”
The prices range from 3,000 Turkish lira to around 6,000-8,000, depending on the company you’re working for. The good thing about this job is that they pay weekly. You can actually get your money weekly if you want, or monthly.
There is no requirement for this job. All you need is just your physical power—got the energy to be able to stand or sit and do what you need to do the whole day.
2. Teaching (English)
Most people here actually teach the English language because here they speak the Turkish language. So most schools need native speakers who can help their kids to understand or to know English better.
To be able to teach here, you must have a certificate to prove that you are eligible to teach. We also have TEFL here—Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
The prices vary depending on the institution:
– Kindergarten: 4,000–5,000 TL
– University: 7,000–10,000 TL
– Language Schools (like English Time): $7–$10/hour
3. Nanny
This is mostly for ladies about the age of 25 to 30-something. It is well-paid—you can be paid around 1,000 dollars a month or around 5,000–7,000 TL, depending on the family or agency.
You don’t need any certificate. They just need more information about you. And knowing some Turkish language gives you an advantage.
Here, they don’t discriminate anymore—people from Tanzania, Cambodia, Nigeria, Uganda, the Philippines—you name it, can do this.
4. Elderly Home Care
This is about taking care of older people, and it is well-paid—around 1,000 dollars or 7,000 TL per month. Just like nanny jobs, no certificate is required, but knowing Turkish helps.
5. Business (Buying and Selling)
Most Africans here are really into business. We buy and sell textile products, shoes, bags—branded and non-branded items.
Turkey is one of the countries that produces good-quality dresses and products. If you have customers, you can make 800–1,000+ dollars a month or even more.
No certificate is required—trust and reliability are the key.
6. Engineering & Medical Professions
If you have a certificate proving you’re an engineer, doctor, or nurse, you can get a job here and it’s well-paid—around $1,000 to $1,200/month.
Just do your research, apply online, and keep pushing if you don’t get a response right away.
7. Translator / Editor
If you can translate between languages like English, German, French, Russian, and Turkish, you can get a good job. But you need a certificate and must understand the Turkish language.
There are jobs in shops, consultation companies, and offices—just to help translate and communicate with customers.
8. Entertainer
This is especially in summer when tourists come in. Hotels hire entertainers, and they pay very well—$700 to $1,000/month.
Go to Antalya, where there are big hotels, and apply directly. It’s a real opportunity if you have entertainment talent.
9. Hotel Receptionist
If you’re good at talking, welcoming people, and translating, this is for you. Knowing languages like English, French, or German is a plus.
They can pay you 7,000–10,000 TL/month, and it’s a good, stable job.
10. Farming
Some people also work on farms—for harvesting and other tasks. Again, you just need to search and apply to the right companies, and you’ll get it.
Final Words
Thank you so much. I think I’ve come to the end of this article.
And please, if I’ve missed anything—this article is based on my own little research. You can actually do more to get the kind of job you want—depending on your certificate.
So this one, I just mixed everything together—the ones you need certificate and the ones you don’t need certificate. So please do more research on your own. These are just my personal findings.