Just anecdotally, I've been hearing from friends that work from Upwork hasn't been affected from COVID. I think platforms like Upwork/Fiverr might even be more enticing for employers during recessions. Of course the pay there is not very competitive, but just giving you 1 data point.
I don't see less work on a similar platform, but I do notice that the competition for that work is more fierce. Though I expect given the fact that the demand never slowed down the musical chairs game will be over soon and the supply of developers will dry up.
personally on upwork i have noticed a decrease in "good" job postings and an increase in proposals. anecdotal. but i think it's a mistake to assume that any business has not been fundamentally affected by covid in some way.
I'm sure it's also going to become a buyer's market, so the prices will drop. Does Upwork have a "UK only" option? I know they have a "US only" option, where you can bypass alot of the worst projects and the race to the bottom.
