From a US based dev's perspective, I'd agree with you.
But it really depends on your definition of "horrible" and "well paid".
$5/hr in US is horrible.
$5/hr in a developing country is awesome and well paid - Even for talented freelancers.
And finding clients who are ready to pay you, as a developer from outside US, an standard/decent/well US wage for the job is pretty hard - almost impossible - at least in my experience.
Do you have any tips on finding well paid (generally better paid than oDesk) jobs for freelancers outside US/Western europe?
But it really depends on your definition of "horrible" and "well paid".
$5/hr in US is horrible.
$5/hr in a developing country is awesome and well paid - Even for talented freelancers.
And finding clients who are ready to pay you, as a developer from outside US, an standard/decent/well US wage for the job is pretty hard - almost impossible - at least in my experience.
Do you have any tips on finding well paid (generally better paid than oDesk) jobs for freelancers outside US/Western europe?