According to a report by Gallup in mid-October, close to two-thirds of those who have been working remotely in the United States during the coronavirus pandemic would prefer to continue doing so. Many employers are approving this type of flexibility for the short-term or, in some cases, even longer-term. However, other employers require workers to return to the office which means that if you want to keep working from home, you'll need to find a job that's specifically designated as remote work.
With so many people now looking for work-from-home opportunities, there are more fake job ads and scams appearing on work-from-home websites. So be careful when you're searching for your next remote role. Stick to reputable websites that have a good reputation for connecting workers with legitimate employers.
There are many companies that have created positions that were designed to be virtual rather than in-house. So if you're looking for a work-from-home opportunity, there are many organizations that may be advertising just the job you're hoping for.
If you're looking for a work-from-home job, the 10 following websites are great places to start your search, as each site specifically lists remote employment opportunities. With a variety of legitimate job offers available, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your skillset and interests.
In addition to general job listings, these sites also offer unique features that can help you in your job search, such as detailed descriptions of company cultures and employee reviews. You can also use advanced search filters to narrow down your options even further. No matter what you're looking for in a work-from-home job, one of these 10 websites is sure to have the perfect opportunity for you.
- FlexJobs.
- Remote.co.
- California State University's public database.
- Indeed.com.
- We Work Remotely.
- Zip Recruiter.
- Jobspresso.
- Working Nomads.
- Remote Work Hub.
- Remote OK.
FlexJobs
Launched in 2007, FlexJobs is one of the longest-standing sites created specifically to help professionals find remote and flexible jobs. The site's founder, Sara Sutton, explains she was inspired to start FlexJobs because she had been looking for a remote opportunity with a flexible schedule while pregnant and was discouraged by how many bogus job sites there were in this niche. FlexJobs' staff researches what they identify as the best job listings for professional positions in more than 50 career fields worldwide. Opportunities are both part-time and full-time, from entry-level to executive-level. They provide client support for their members and a money-back guarantee. Pricing starts at $6.95 for a one-week trial.
Remote.co
Remote.co, a FlexJobs partner also founded by Sutton, describes itself as a site for "all things remote work." It offers sections for employers to post remote jobs and for job seekers to find those opportunities. The site also includes a remote work blog and common work-from-home questions answered by 142 remote companies and virtual teams.
California State University's Public Database
California State University--East Bay has a public database that lists remote job openings across the country. While the school generally shares this information with its students, it decided to offer this to everyone to help Americans find remote jobs in a difficult economy. The database is in a simple Google Sheets format, listing the company name, job title and category. The university's job database is regularly updated and currently contains over 3,000 active job vacancies across diverse industries, reports CNN.
Indeed.com
One of the major job search sites for traditional work, Indeed, also has a special section for remote jobs. The site currently lists more than 135,000 remote jobs that are searchable by job type, salary estimate, location, company and experience level. Indeed also lets users upload resumes so that employers can find them.
We Work Remotely
According to the We Work Remotely site, its community has over 2.5 million monthly visitors. The site lists remote jobs in categories including programming, design, copywriting, sales and marketing; it also designates between full-time and contract positions. We Work Remotely also offers a number of resources for remote job seekers including a remote job description template, remote work trends and the top 100 remote work categories.
ZipRecruiter
While ZipRecruiter is a larger job board that publishes opportunities about traditional jobs as well, it contains a section specifically for remote positions. As of late November, its remote jobs database contained over 295,000 remote jobs. Some of the most popular types of remote jobs listed on the site are administrative, part-time and contract work. Some of the most popular remote job titles found on the site are teacher, graphic designer and bookkeeper.
Jobspresso
A free site that's targeted solely toward remote jobs, Jobspresso has over 1,000 openings listed, featuring tech jobs such as developer, designer, UX and DevOps, as well as writing, editing and product management roles. According to the site, Jobspresso curates, reviews and adds onto its listings on a daily basis. The site's staff spends time "to make sure every job is legitimate and open by reviewing the employer's website, social media accounts and general reputation, so you see only the highest quality jobs."
Working Nomads
Working Nomads distinguishes itself from other sites by offering a remote job board that spans positions worldwide. It targets job seekers who need "only a computer, Wi-Fi, and a cloud" to do their work, and offers not only fully remote positions, but partly remote jobs where you might need to spend some time on-site for training or team-building purposes.
Remote Work Hub
Offering only full-time remote jobs, Remote Work Hub's homepage claims that the site provides its users with 10 times more jobs and better filters than the No. 1 remote job board. The site was started by Cam Woodsum, who says he believes working online from anywhere you want "is the fastest shortcut to freedom and that freedom is the fastest shortcut to happiness and living a great life." In addition to being able to browse categories to find certain types of jobs on Remote Work Hub, you can also set up job alerts, read blog posts and learn more about digital nomading.
Remote OK
Listing remote jobs in software development, customer support, marketing, design and other industries, the Remote OK site states that its job board reaches more than 1 million remote workers. The site also includes a worker directory, which is a global talent pool of over 5,000 remote workers and a live ranking of the hiring trends of top remote companies.