Toptal

Toptal is a platform that helps businesses find and hire highly skilled freelancers in a variety of fields. Toptal's freelancers come from many different backgrounds, and their expertise ranges from web development and design to financial consulting and product management.

Freelancers seeking employment with Toptal must first pass a rigorous five-part screening procedure that includes everything from an English proficiency test to a review of a sample project. This procedure guarantees that only the top 3 percent of candidates reach the stage.

After you've completed the process, you'll be able to view job listings from prestigious organizations like Motorola and Airbnb. If you do not pass the exam, however, your application will be delayed for several months. TopTracker is Toptal's time tracking and invoicing platform. Freelancers will be paid the full amount they quote using either Payoneer, PayPal, or a direct local bank transfer with this service.

• Freelancing type: software development, financial consulting, interim management

Pros:

• top-tier companies and talent, free invoicing and payments
  
  

Cons:

• extensive screening process, big projects only
  
  

Website: https://www.toptal.com/