If you're looking for more freedom in your work schedule or you want to make some extra cash, you are probably considering freelance or IT contract work. But there's a lot of competition out there. Here are eight sites that can help you land legitimate freelancing gigs. Credit: Thinkstock 8 websites that help you build your freelance careerIf you’ve ever looked for freelancing work, you probably had to wade through an overwhelming number of websites and job listings, only to come up empty. There’s a lot of competition for freelance work, but that doesn’t mean you can’t land the freelancing gig, or gigs, of your dreams. These eight websites connect freelancers with legitimate contract work in nearly every industry imaginable. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe