Posted on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 by Will Hagle
Find jobs that encourage remote working on RemoteOK.
The rise of technology-based industry worldwide has also given rise to the culture of digital nomads — workers who run companies or complete their tasks from anywhere in the world (as long as they have an Internet connection). There are now co-working spaces in most major cities, as well as coffeeshops or apartments where anyone can be productive and get work done without going into an office. RemoteOK is a job board for listings that support that nomadic lifestyle. If you’re interested in finding a job you can do from anywhere — it’s one of the best places to look. It works as a content aggregator, linking you back to job boards around the web where you can apply for remote positions. The site was created by the same guy that built NomadList, so it’s well-informed about the digital nomad lifestyle.
RemoteOK offers listings of contracting jobs, full-time and part-time positions, and internships. You can sign up for a weekly e-mail newsletter containing all of the new remote jobs, or you can browse the site through its easily scrollable interface. Browsing the site by category is one of the most interesting ways to navigate the job board, especially when you see that the average salary for a full-time remote position is $75,000 (and there are more than 6,000 remote jobs listed in that category). Many of the jobs are relate to web development, but there’s a diverse group of options for those without programming skills as well. It’s also easy for companies to make a listing. Whether you’re building a remote team or wanting to join one, RemoteOK is the place to visit.
