Emmy96

Upwork just made one update that will quietly affect a lot of freelancers including me. Dear freelancers let’s talk, From May 28, 2026, Upwork will remove specialized profiles pata pata. Before, you could package yourself differently depending on the job. You could add Logo designer, social media designer or AI video creator as different specialized profiles on your page. This had a lot of advantages because of multiple search tags and improved visibility. But now? It will be just ONE profile. And Upwork will automatically decide what part of your work to show each client. This is where many people will struggle. Most Nigerian freelancers survive by doing “anything that brings money”. That worked because you could offer multiple things, switch profiles and look focused. I myself did it to survive. Now, you can’t anymore with this new update. If what you are offering is not clear, you will likely be ignored. Also, anything inside your specialized profiles like titles, bio, skills will NOT transfer automatically. If you don’t copy them before May 28, they will be gone forever. This update is forcing everybody to answer one question, “What exactly do you want to be known for?” Upwork has just forced every freelancer into one shop. And this time, if your shop is not clear, you no go sell. I will keep on doing more research and sharing updates as things unfold.