Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 1,937 of 6,126 listings we analysed (32%) as of Aug 5, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 10%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $13,750/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Aug 5, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

4,678 of 6,183 active roles (76%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 5, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

Tech Careers Digest — Aug 5, 2026

What moved in global tech on this day — and what it means for your career.

By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers: 6,183 active roles — 2026-08-05

As of 2026-08-05, 6,183 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (32% of listings), median pay ~$13,750/mo.

Why it matters: These come straight from our own job corpus — a read on which skills pay now and how competitive the remote market is this week.

Indonesia angle: 2026Q3 context: 365 layoff events & 30 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 6,183

Top skill: communication · 32%

Median USD pay: $13,750/mo

Worldwide-remote: 76%

4,67876%
1,50524%

Most in-demand skills as of Aug 5, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	1,937	32%
ai	596	10%
sales	573	9%
leadership	557	9%
data analysis	535	9%
project management	477	8%
python	363	6%
strategic planning	333	5%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Aug 5, 2026 · See the full reports →

AI and Tech Industry

AI Drives Tech Growth, Creates New Job Opportunities

Microsoft Corp. generates most of its artificial intelligence revenue from OpenAI, according to new disclosures from the company.

Why it matters: The growing demand for AI skills is creating new job opportunities in the tech industry. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, AI is one of the most in-demand skills with 596 lowongan (10%).

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, 365 tracked layoff events have affected 10,627 workers in 2026Q3, while 30 tracked funding rounds have been secured. The demand for AI skills is expected to continue growing, creating opportunities for Indonesian tech talent.

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Tech Industry and Funding

Tech Industry Sees Significant Funding and Investment

Polymarket is seeking to raise capital at a valuation of more than $20 billion.

Why it matters: The tech industry is seeing significant funding and investment, with companies like SpaceX and Google leading the way. This presents opportunities for growth and innovation in the sector.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, startup funding has been secured in 30 tracked rounds in 2026Q3, while 365 tracked layoff events have affected 10,627 workers.

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Frequently asked

Which remote skill is most in demand right now?: communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 1,937 of 6,126 listings we analysed (32%) as of Aug 5, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 10%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $13,750/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Aug 5, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 4,678 of 6,183 active roles (76%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 5, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.