i would recommend that you put your info into the monthly hackernews posts Freelancer and who wants to be hired.

I live outside the states, but got contacted for some freelancing opportunities.

The way i see it there is an absolutely large amount of work that you can do outside of the US/EU for companies based there. They just probably aren't FAANGs or their equivalents. Lots of small and medium shops hire too.

I currently work for a small company in the states, but live in latam