Indeed, there is such a problem. But there is always a bounty company, which is less promising in terms of development, but in which there are much fewer participants! Accordingly, in the future, it can bring you more income!
You're right! Now in large bounty campaigns of large ISO projects, a huge number of students are recruited, but there are examples that bounty managers are gaining a limited number of students, which gives them a chance to earn much more!