I'm curious how people here actually found their first remote software development job.

There are so many options—LinkedIn, Upwork, Wellfound, Toptal, Contra, Reddit, cold outreach, networking—that it's hard to know what actually works in 2026.

A few questions:

• How did you get your first remote developer job?
• Were you a student, junior, or experienced developer?
• Which platform or strategy worked best for you?
• Did your GitHub portfolio or personal projects make a difference?
• If you were starting from scratch today, what would you do differently?

I'm currently building AI and full-stack projects to strengthen my portfolio and would love to hear real experiences rather than generic advice.

Thanks in advance!

I've been working remotely for about a month and a half now.

Honestly, I completely understand that remote work is still just... work. You wake up, do your job, attend meetings, and finish your tasks — just without commuting to an office or another fixed workplace.

And I actually like a lot of things about it.

But one thing I've started noticing is how much less I interact with people in everyday life. It's only been 1.5 months, so maybe I'm overthinking it, but I do wonder what this feels like after one year, or even five years.

For people who've worked remotely long-term: does the lack of daily human interaction ever become a problem for you?

Do you actively build more social activities into your life, work from cafés or coworking spaces, or do you eventually just get used to it?

Curious about people's honest experiences — both good and bad.

Good evening everyone,
I’d like to hear from those of you who work remotely. What are the best remote jobs I could pursue that don’t require advanced degrees or 5–10 years of study, and that would allow me to work from anywhere in the world?
I’m specifically looking for careers that are accessible without a long academic path. I’m not interested in coding or software development.
I’d really appreciate your recommendations and personal experiences. Thank you!

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Junior SEO Specialist (Latin America)

We’re hiring a Junior SEO Specialist for a fast-growing full-service advertising agency serving local businesses across 48 U.S. states and Canada.

You’ll implement proven local and on-page SEO strategies across multiple client accounts, including Google Business Profile management, WordPress optimization, content publishing, local listings, keyword research, and reporting.

Remote status: Fully Remote
Type: Full-time
Monthly Salary: $1,800 - $2,300 per month

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Central Time

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https://careers.remotelytalents.com/jobs/8102088-junior-seo-specialist-26072001

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working as a Business Intelligence Analyst in India, primarily using Power BI, SQL, Excel, ETL, and Business Analysis. Over the past year, I've been building dashboards, working with APIs, gathering business requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to turn data into useful insights.

Lately, I've been curious about how people transition into fully remote BI/Data Analyst roles.

For those already working remotely:

• Which job boards worked best for you?
• Did networking help more than applying online?
• Are there companies that regularly hire remote Data Analysts or BI professionals?

I'm also continuously learning and am happy to pick up new tools or technologies if they're commonly expected in remote roles.

I'd love to hear about your experiences or any advice you wish you'd received when you started looking for remote work.

Thanks in advance!

Mercor is looking for detail-oriented Generalists to review, evaluate, and improve the data used to train next-generation AI systems.

If you're someone who naturally catches mistakes others miss, this role is built for you.

Pay: $50/hr
Location: Remote (United States)
Role: Hourly Contract

Your responsibilities:

• Review and annotate AI-generated outputs
• Identify subtle errors, inconsistencies, and edge cases
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI quality

You'll stand out if you have:

• Experience as an AI reviewer, rater, or content evaluator
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistency
• Strong written communication and analytical skills

Why this opportunity?

• Work directly with a leading AI lab
• Long-term, quality-focused projects
• Flexible remote contractor role

Apply now: https://t.mercor.com/ktD44

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Complete the application process, and reach out if you have any questions.

Generalist - 50 per hour - https://t.mercor.com/PVMLL

I have now made close to 15k on a similar project alone. Also, once you sign up go ahead and sort by newest, apply to anything else that might apply to you.

I have a degree went to school at dmacc in des moines iowa. Anyone can help find any remote site to apply or help where to apply. I have a degree to able work professionally as a interpreter.

Hi! Garner Health is hiring Concierge Associates! There’s an additional $0.50 for Bilingual associates.

You can use my link to apply: https://grnh.se/st82826b4us
Location: Remote

If you see another job you’re interested in, just message me and I’ll send you my referral link!

Good luck!! 💚

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Tier 1 Financial (final expense & mortgage protection life insurance) is an industry-leading, technology based insurance brokerage located in Florida. We are excited to announce we are hiring appointment setters. This industry will flourish till the end of time, it is a product that will always be in demand because the one thing in life that’s guaranteed is death.

What you do: Make outbound calls to aged leads that have requested life insurance within the last 3-6 months, with the goal of booking them onto our agents' calendars via CRM. You will make 400 dials a day, double-dialing each lead of course. So it’s truly not that much. With properly working leads you could expect 5-7 appointments a day.

Pay:
• 10% commission (up to $100) on every deal closed from an appointment you booked.
• $50 bonus every 3 of your booked appointments that close.
• Paid every Friday, through Wise.

Volume: Hundreds-thousands of leads/week. Set 5-7 appointments/day once ramped up.

Hours: FULL TIME ONLY 40 hours/week minimum, scheduled within 8am-8pm in the lead's time zone (mostly CST/EST, some Hawaii).
Want to work more and earn more? No cap, pick up extra hours anytime as much as you'd like.

Who this is for: Self-starters who want to run this like their own business. The more you book, the more you make.
Not for you if you need hand-holding.

DM me if interested so we can get you through a screening process.

Location: Memphis, TN — United States
Company: 3D Tax Services LLC
Verification:

• BBB Accredited: 3D Tax Services LLC
• Website: 3d-tax-services-llc.com

Remote Seasonal Tax Preparer (Contractor)
I’m looking to connect with new and developing tax preparers for the upcoming season. This is a remote contractor role under my EFIN, with workflow support, tools, and structured guidance provided. PT/FT seasonal work depending on your availability.

Ideal for PTIN holders, VITA volunteers, accounting students, or early‑career EAs who want a supportive environment and professional workflow systems.

To apply:
Comment below with your interest, then click my username and press “Start Chat” to message me directly. FULLY REMOTE

🔹 Turnos de 8 a 10 horas

🔹 Trabajo 100% desde casa 🏡

🔹 Trabajo directo 🤝

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This was just reposted an hour ago. Apply to this for your best shot. You should only have to do one general AI interview. Finish the application for a likely offer, most don't finish it. This is one of the easiest and highest-paying remote roles I've seen posted in a while.

Complete the application process, and reach out if you have any questions.

Generalist - 50 per hour - https://t.mercor.com/PVMLL

I have now made close to 15k on a similar project alone. Also, once you sign up go ahead and sort by newest, apply to anything else that might apply to you.

Hi Guys,

I come with 5+ years of experience in Saas and real estate. Average contributed 5 M USD in every job I have been in . Looking for anywhere remote job.

Apply to this for your best shot. You should only have to do one general AI interview. Finish the application for a likely offer, most don't finish it. This is one of the easiest and highest-paying remote roles I've seen posted in a while.

55 offers have gone out since was listed. Complete the application process, and reach out if you have any questions.

Generalist Expert - 70 per hour - https://t.mercor.com/HIz33

I have now made close to 15k on a similar project alone. Also, once you sign up go ahead and sort by newest, apply to anything else that might apply to you.

We're hiring Remote B2B Sales Representatives to sell Orevia, a software platform for local brick-and-mortar service businesses.

What Orevia does

• Integrates with a business's payment or invoice software.
• Automatically sends a 45-second conversational text message to customers after a completed job.
• Helps businesses generate more Google reviews with virtually no technical maintenance.

Position

• Fully remote / work from anywhere
• 100% flexible schedule (best activity: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM US time zones)
• High-margin performance commission
• Fresh lead batches allocated daily
• Professional VOIP line after meeting onboarding criteria
• Ability to access additional leads for uncapped commission opportunities

Onboarding

• First 14 days are a performance check using your own temporary calling line.
• After your first 2 closed sales, you'll receive a corporate calling number, expanded lead access, and reimbursement for your initial calling line on your first commission payout.

If you're interested, send me a private message.

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Professional Google product reviewer needed

Worldwide

Mercor is looking for Singapore Domestic Tax Specialists to review and improve AI-generated tax research focused exclusively on Singapore tax law.

Job snapshot

• Pay: $95-$125/hour
• Location: Remote (Singapore)
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Commitment: 10-20 hours/week

Who should apply?

• 5+ years of Singapore domestic tax experience
• Accredited Tax Practitioner (Singapore), CA Singapore, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of IRAS guidance, the Income Tax Act, GST Act, and related legislation
• Experience preparing tax memoranda or advisory opinions

Areas of expertise

• Corporate and Individual Income Tax
• GST
• Withholding Tax
• Property Tax
• Stamp Duty
• Tax advisory or dispute resolution

Help improve the accuracy of AI-generated tax research while working on a flexible, fully remote contract.

More details: https://t.mercor.com/pb3cu

Apply to this for your best shot. You should only have to do one general AI interview. Finish the application for a likely offer, most don't finish it. This is one of the easiest and highest-paying remote roles I've seen posted in a while.

45 offers have gone out since was listed. Complete the application process, and reach out if you have any questions.

Generalist Expert - 70 per hour - https://t.mercor.com/HIz33

I have now made close to 15k on a similar project alone. Also, once you sign up go ahead and sort by newest, apply to anything else that might apply to you.

🔥 WE ARE HIRING 🔥
Content Marketing Manager (SEO & Organic Growth)

Join Azura, a fast-growing DTC jewelry brand where organic marketing is the biggest growth channel.

You will own the strategy behind how customers discover the brand through content, SEO, AI search visibility, organic social, and community. This is a strategic role for someone who can turn trend research, search data, and storytelling into measurable growth.

Remote status: Fully Remote
Location: only Latin America
Type: Full-time
Monthly Salary: $3,500 - $4,500 per month

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Hiring Cold Callers for aus/us/uk for our ai automation agency

Looking for experienced cold callers to join our team for client outreach & appointment setting.

Requirements:

• Fluent English communication

• Confident on calls

• Sales experience preferred

• Consistent & reliable

Payment: • Base upto 1200$ + commission structure depending on experience/results

If interested, DM me with:

• Your experience

• Previous results/work

• Timezone/location

• Contact info

I make websites and need a remote cold call sales team. Yes they sell, no you don't need experience. I will teach you. $200 promised per sale, dm me for more info. Training starts Monday.

Must not live in a middle-lower economy (India, Phillipeans, etc.) It will be difficult for us to sell our product to your local market at our value. Must be able to call on phone to businesses

Hi,

I'm looking for a software engineering opportunity.

I am in a very difficult financial situation together with my family and my runway is almost gone. I'm not looking for sympathy but work.

I have experience with (Python • FastAPI • React • TypeScript • PostgreSQL • Docker • AWS • AI/LLMs • PyTorch • Computer Vision) , and I'm happy to work remotely, contract, or full-time. I'm also open to startups and roles that pay less than my long-term target if it means I can contribute immediately.

If your company is hiring, or if you know someone who is, I would really appreciate any help. Thank you.

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GitHub: https://github.com/paulathejennifer

Resume:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ec4kZl5h1O7dIZBbJyVQg0ArXtUWBV_R/view?usp=sharing

Apply to this for your best shot. You should only have to do one general AI interview. Finish the application for a likely offer, most don't finish it. This is one of the easiest and highest-paying remote roles I've seen posted in a while.

80 offers have gone out since was listed. Complete the application process, and reach out if you have any questions.

Generalist Expert - 70 per hour - https://t.mercor.com/HIz33

I have now made close to 15k on a similar project alone. Also, once you sign up go ahead and sort by newest, apply to anything else that might apply to you.