For Students
Get Hired as a Student Freelancer in Montreal
Build a verified portfolio, get scouted by local businesses, and keep 100% of what you negotiate. Free for CEGEP and high-school talent.
NexTalent is a free marketplace for Montreal students who want paid freelance work before graduation. Build a portfolio with 20+ block types, submit for manual verification, and receive inbound inquiries from local businesses. Students keep 100% of negotiated pay with zero platform commission. Under-18 accounts require parent or guardian consent under Québec Law 25, with identity masking so businesses never see your personal contact details. Skills in demand include React, Python, UI/UX, Figma, video editing, and game development.
Why join NexTalent as a student?
Most gig platforms ban users under 18. Job boards want years of experience you don't have yet. NexTalent is the opposite: a Montreal marketplace built for student talent, where your school projects, GitHub repos, and creative work become a real income stream.
What you get (free forever)
- Public portfolio — Drag-and-drop builder with hero, bio, skills, projects, code snippets, testimonials, and more
- Direct messaging — Businesses contact you in-app; your email and phone stay private
- Identity masking — Only your first name and school appear on the public roster
- Job board access — Browse active project posts from Montreal businesses
- 100% of your pay — NexTalent never takes a cut of what you negotiate
How to get on the roster
- Create an account — Students under 18 need parent/guardian consent (Québec Law 25)
- Build your portfolio — Use the portfolio builder or upload your CV
- Submit for review — A human reviewer checks your profile within 24 hours
- Go live — Verified profiles appear to businesses on the roster and receive inquiries
Skills businesses want right now
| Skill | Typical project types |
|---|---|
| React / JavaScript | Landing pages, web apps |
| Python | Automation, data scripts |
| UI/UX + Figma | App designs, wireframes |
| Video (Premiere/AE) | Social content, promos |
| Godot / C# | Indie games, prototypes |
Pricing your first projects
Most student freelancers on NexTalent start between CAD $50–$500 per project depending on scope. Read our pricing guide for benchmarks by project type.
Portfolio tips that get you hired
Businesses scan portfolios in under 60 seconds. Lead with a strong hero, 2–3 project cards with live links, and a skills grid that matches what you actually deliver. Our portfolio blocks guide walks through what works.
For students under 18
Your parent or guardian approves your account, payments go through guardian billing, and you can report or block any business instantly. Read what parents see on our parent safety page.
Ready to apply?
Open NexTalent, create your account, and submit your portfolio for review. Start with our guide: How to get your first paid client in Montreal.