These remote work websites attract the best talent worldwide. Whether you’re looking to fill tech jobs or admin roles, see what these job boards have to offer
Remote work has grown over the past few years, in large part due to the pandemic. According to the World Economic Forum, there are 73 million global digital jobs in 2024. This is expected to rise to 92 million by 2030.
The question is, do you know where to find all this talent for remote working?
In this article, we’ve curated a short list of the best remote work websites for your recruiting needs. We’ve looked at sources on the internet and user forums, and the names we mention here are dependable in promoting remote talent.
We visited and studied each website, highlighting features that appeal to HR leaders like you. Read on to find out what these remote work websites have to offer.
Some names here might be well-known. A few might be new, especially if you are recruiting for remote jobs for the first time. Let’s start with the most familiar brand: LinkedIn.
LinkedIn is a social media platform for professionals. It has over one billion members across 200 countries. According to its website, seven people are hired on LinkedIn every minute.
Free jobs are available on LinkedIn and remain active for 21 days.
Paid jobs are more visible to your target applicants. They can appear at the top of job search results and even include a Promoted label. Job posting remains active until you close it.
LinkedIn filters job postings according to category to help with job search. Your job posting for remote jobs stand out through these filters:
Caption: Source: LinkedIn.com/jobs
Hiring on LinkedIn involves a three-step process:
LinkedIn offers other paid services to enhance your hiring campaign:
Fees are based on your individual needs, with an option to contact a product consultant for details.
A “contact sales” button appears on the page too. You’ll be asked to fill in your details with a promise to hear from a talent consultant shortly.
Remote Talent was launched in November 2023, adding to the suite of services offered by HR tech platform Remote. Remote Talent focuses mainly on remote jobs but opens the platform to hybrid and onsite job adverts as well.
A variety of resources is available on the platform, such as:
They are upfront about the fees. Remote Talent charges $119 per job per month; rates are lower if you go for a yearly subscription. You're not bound by any contracts or agreements, so you can cancel at any time.
Here’s a quick glance at Remote Talent’s pricing options, prices are in US dollars:
Remote Talent also offers a demo and a 30-day free trial. The website chatbot collects your contact details; shortly after, an employment advisor will be in touch.
You can also explore and sign up for Remote’s other services, each priced separately:
Remote’s biggest edge over other remote work websites: it offers services from onboarding to offboarding while meeting compliance rules in each country. It is present in over 100 countries with labor and payroll experts on the ground to give accurate, up-to-date advice.
Read our detailed review of Remote for more information about the company and its services.
Remote.co describes itself as a “resource for companies that see remote work as an opportunity.” The platform features:
Remote.co claims that you can post a job in 60 seconds. We saw for ourselves that this was true, especially if the job description was ready to copy/paste onto the Post Jobs page.
Remote.co will add your company logo and choose the best category for the job. They’ll be in touch once the posting is up; you can make further changes after that if you want.
Posting a job on Remote.co is free for certain companies. It’s best to contact them to find out if your organization qualifies.
Remote.co was established by Sara Sutton, also the CEO of job hire platform FlexJobs. In this video, hear what she has to say about the future of remote work:
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We Work Remotely has been in the business of remote jobs since 2013. That’s long before COVID-19 made remote working the norm. We Work Remotely showcases jobs across at least nine categories, prioritizing full-stack programming jobs.
It costs $299 per month with three optional upgrades available, each offering more features and services.
Job listings stay up for 30 days, then they auto renew. All listings are shared with We Work Remotely’s partner networks:
A downside to We Work Remotely: it’s unable to track applications received. They suggest using a tool like bit.ly, your ATS, or Google Analytics to track job postings.
On a positive note, We Work Remotely is compatible with ATS tools Workable and Wrk. More ATS integrations are coming soon.
As far as customer services goes, contact information for We Work Remotely is not easy to spot. You would have to go to the website’s footer menu and click on guidelines to find their email address.
See what We Work Remotely’s clients say about working with them:
Our clients inspire us to keep raising the bar every day. Their success stories fuel our commitment to delivering the best hiring experience—Your goals are our goals. 🚀
— We Work Remotely (@weworkremotely) November 15, 2024
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Read our article on creating a remote work policy if you need some guidance in this area.
The use of job boards is part of many companies’ remote hiring strategies. Several factors come into play when choosing the right remote work website. Here are some points to consider:
This is the primary consideration; make sure that you’re reaching the right people when you choose a remote work website. If you’re looking to fill tech jobs, for example, you might want to go with job boards that spotlight tech roles.
You’ll want to align your organization’s brand with a job board that offers quality listings. Check out community-based platforms like Reddit and Quora. Job seekers usually share their experiences using certain job boards to warn others of scams or bogus listings.
Are you thinking of hiring within the same state, province, or territory? Or do you plan to go big – like worldwide? Remote work websites with a smaller reach might suit jobs within your vicinity. Fees might be cheaper, too. But if location is not a factor, go with job boards that offer a wider reach.
If you’re planning to hire beyond state or provincial borders, consult with experts to make sure you meet compliance requirements.
Posting job vacancies shouldn’t be a chore – choose a platform that’s easy to use and navigate. Go with remote work websites that can integrate with your ATS or any other apps you use.
You’ll also want to go with a job board that offers stats and reports that you can easily access. You can use the insights they offer to help draft and refine your organization’s hiring strategy for remote jobs.
Some of the remote work websites we featured offer some job posting services at no cost. Are they enough, or would you prefer to pay for premium services? Does what they offer – and the audience that supports them – align with your brand?
Before committing to a subscription plan, check them out first. Does their sales team offer demo sessions? Is there a free trial period that you can sign up for? See how you can best try out the services, especially if they require a long-term contract.
There are a few factors to consider when deciding on the best remote job board for your company. If you want a bigger talent pool, go for more those that attract more applicants such as LinkedIn. If you want to go more niche – like focusing on tech jobs, for example – go for something like We Work Remotely.
Other points to think about: which websites offer better functionality, analytics, and reach when posting jobs. Another important consideration is branding: which remote work website can showcase your company best?
Remote working is here to stay and will continue to grow. Start exploring the possibilities that these remote work websites offer.
Which of these remote work websites might be best for your organization? Let us know in the comments below
