Maybe try changing your mental approach? Don't confuse 'working hard' with 'making money', it's possible to work your ass off and not make anything, conversely

Maybe try changing your mental approach? Don't confuse 'working hard' with 'making money', it's possible to work your ass off and not make anything, conversely you can do very little and make a lot. It stands to reason you're not the only person in your situation, so as a skilled developer, why not build a portal to connect developers with people who want work doing? Maybe something like Freelancer but specific to your country?