Finding a remote job online should not be as difficult as falling a 100-year-old tree with an axe.
There are online platforms that have given millions of people the opportunity to earn thousands of dollars monthly from the comfort of their homes while working from any part of the world.
In this article, we will demystify these platforms with more emphasis on US platforms that pay very well, easy to sign up for.
These platforms which cut across various industries, are goldmines and they can fetch you a great ton of money.
1. FlexJobs
This is one of the most popular US-based platforms that offers flexible remote jobs for all and sundry.
Flexjobs offers part-time jobs, freelancing jobs, and also shared jobs where you can share responsibilities with others.
Flexjobs also offer a great work-life balance, an increase in productivity, and a reduction of commuting time, unlike traditional jobs.
If you are a software developer, content writer, customer service relations expert, social media manager, digital marketer, or designer, flexjobs is for you.
2. We Work Remotely
We work remotely is the best platform to find reputable startups and global brands that are looking at hiring talents.
This is a result of its user base which is over 3 million registered users and 2.5 million monthly visitors.
At every point in time, there are over 20,000 job listings at we-work remotely cut across different industries such as HR, Sales, Software development, and digital marketing.
3. Linkedin
It is quite difficult not to see a global or well-established company on LinkedIn cutting across different industries such as technology, finance, customer support, e-commerce, agriculture, healthcare, and lots more.
LinkedIn is the right place to be when looking for a remote job because there are thousands of postings including remote jobs.
4. Upwork
Arguably the most popular platform for freelancers where there are both short and long-term remote job opportunities for any freelancer.
There are over 16 million freelancers on Upwork from all over the world, signaling a very competitive space for the survival of the fittest.
Upwork clients and freelancers cut across major industries such as web and app development, content writing, graphic design, digital marketing, etc.
5. TopTal
This platform can be likened to the Havard, Oxford, of freelancing because it is available only to an elite few.
In total, elite freelancers are connected to a top-tier global firm that requires specialized services in software development, content writing, digital marketing, etc from experienced professionals who are freelancers.
6. Remote Ok
just as the name implies, “remote ok” is a remote platform for job seekers where they can easily connect with over 10,000 listed companies for free.
On remote ok, you don’t have to be bothered if the job is relocation-based as all listings are strictly remote (online)
Remote ok has over 1.5 million monthly, and they have different job categories and sectors.
7. AngelList
Angellist is dedicated but not limited to tech startups.
It is a platform where web developers, software developers, and designers, can connect directly with emerging companies and startups.
Angellist was originally launched as a platform where individuals and businesses can invest in young startups but it has transitioned to a platform where startups can connect, and hire professionals.
If you are a young professional who is not only concerned about salary but also about equity in the company where you work, AngelList is the right platform to find such companies that offer equities.
8. Working Nomads
Working nomads and remote ok have a similiar operating model, all of their job listings are strictly remote.
Their job listings are strictly remote.
They do not allow on-site or hybrid job postings on their platform.
The Working Nomad platform is free and there are plenty of job listings cut across different industries on the Working Nomads platform.
9. Indeed
Similiar to LinkedIn, Indeed is a platform where you can find so many companies both local companies and global ones.
There are thousands of job listings on Indeed daily and with a quick customization to remote job opportunities only, you can find your dream remote job and work from the comfort of your home.
10. Hubstaff Talent
Last but not least on our list of the top 10 US-based platforms offering remote job opportunities is hubstaff talent.
Hubstaff is a 100% free, no-commission-based US platform that connects companies and hiring managers to job-hunting professionals.
They also help to track the progress of freelancers when they are handling a job using metrics such as time spent in order to increase productivity and transparency.