I would avoid platforms specialized in contract work or freelancing. Like you pointed out, too much competition for too cheap. There are websites that special

I would avoid platforms specialized in contract work or freelancing. Like you pointed out, too much competition for too cheap. There are websites that specialize in WFH work such as weworkremotely.com or wfh.io. Not sure they advertise a lot of contracting position, but it doesn't hurt to apply and specify that you are interested in being a contractor. Another approach: all this spam you get on linkedin from recruiters/hiring managers. Just start reading them and reply with "I'll do it. Remotely and as a contractor". Most won't be interested, but a few may go for it.