Remote work is no longer accelerating, but it isn’t going away either.
As of 2025, remote hiring has entered a stable, mature phase. It's holding steady, neither growing nor shrinking, but evolving in structure.
At Jobgether, we analyzed tens of thousands of remote job offers worldwide. The result: a grounded look at how companies are hiring remotely, where the demand is, and what job seekers should know.
1. Remote work is holding steady but remains highly localized
Since early 2024, the volume of remote job offers has stayed flat. The idea of “remote from anywhere” continues to be more myth than norm.
Here’s what Jobgether data shows in 2025:
- 88% of remote jobs are tied to a single country (local remote)
- 10% are open to several countries, regions, or time zones (international remote)
- Only 2% are truly remote from anywhere
Most companies still set geographic boundaries, driven by payroll, compliance, legal structure, or internal coordination.
What this means for candidates:
If you're looking for a remote job, targeting companies hiring in your own country or time zone will give you significantly more options, and better odds of getting noticed.
2. The U.S. leads, but global hiring is gaining ground
The United States still accounts for nearly 60% of all remote job postings tracked. But hiring is becoming more distributed across other countries.
Top 5 hiring countries by share of remote job offers:
- India (14%)
- Canada (12%)
- United Kingdom (10%)
- Germany (9%)
- Philippines (6.5%)
Remote hiring is no longer U.S.-centric. Global employers are tapping into international talent pools, especially in markets with strong English skills and technical capacity.
3. Software, sales, and project roles dominate remote hiring
Remote work has expanded beyond engineering, but technical roles still make up the largest share of remote listings.
Top remote job categories by share:
- Software engineers (6%)
- Consultants (4%)
- Account executives and account managers (6%)
- Project and product managers (5%)
- SDRs (sales development representatives) (2%)
- Customer support (2%)
- Full-stack engineers (4%)
Remote hiring is increasingly cross-functional. It now includes roles in sales, marketing, project delivery, and customer success, not just development.
4. Remote from anywhere jobs are rare and highly competitive
Only 2% of roles are truly open to applicants from anywhere in the world. These are typically offered by:
- Fully distributed companies
- Async-first startups
- Teams hiring based on outcomes, not hours or geography
These roles offer the most freedom, but they also attract the highest competition.
Advice for candidates:
Rather than focusing solely on remote-from-anywhere jobs, prioritize roles open to your country or region. You’ll compete with fewer candidates and increase your visibility.
What this means for 2025 and beyond
- Remote work is no longer expanding, but it's not declining either
- The vast majority of remote jobs are still bound by location
- Candidates need visibility, clarity, and strategy to succeed in a crowded global market
How Jobgether helps you get hired remotely
Jobgether gives remote job seekers an edge with:
- A career coach to help you clarify your profile, optimize your CV and LinkedIn, and prep for interviews
- Smart job matching so you apply only to roles where you're a strong fit
- One-click applications and warm introductions to increase your chances of getting seen
- A networking playbook to reach hiring managers before jobs are even posted
Remote work isn’t dead, but it’s no longer a fast track.
With the right positioning and tools, you can still win the jobs that matter.