What moved in global tech on this day — and what it means for your career.
By the Numbers
The remote job market in numbers: 6,792 active roles — 2026-08-11
As of 2026-08-11, 6,792 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (33% of listings), median pay ~$14,167/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: 451 layoff events & 31 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.
According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, AI skills are in demand in 648 lowongan (10%) out of 6792 active remote job listings.
Why it matters: The increasing demand for AI skills in remote job listings indicates a significant shift towards automation and technological advancement in various industries. This trend highlights the need for professionals to acquire AI-related skills to remain competitive in the job market.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, the demand for AI skills is also on the rise, with companies like Anthropic opening job listings for AI-related positions with salaries up to Rp 8.7 million (according to tekno.kompas.com).
EU Proposes Sustainability Reporting for Non-EU Companies
The EU has proposed group-wide impact reporting for non-EU companies, open for comment until 31 October (according to KPMG).
Why it matters: This proposal highlights the growing importance of sustainability reporting and environmental accountability for companies operating globally. It may impact Indonesian companies with operations in the EU.
According to internal data, 451 tracked layoff events affected 11,467 workers in Indonesia as of 2026Q3.
Why it matters: The ongoing layoffs in Indonesia indicate a challenging job market, emphasizing the need for professionals to adapt to changing industry demands and acquire new skills.
Indonesia angle: The layoffs are affecting various sectors, including startups, with companies like GoTo, Blibli, and Flip experiencing layoffs (according to industri.kontan.co.id and e27.co).
EY Expands NVIDIA-Powered Enterprise AI Capabilities
EY has expanded its enterprise AI capabilities with NVIDIA-powered solutions, including the validation of NVIDIA NemoClaw for LangChain (according to EY).
Why it matters: The integration of AI capabilities into business operations is becoming increasingly important, enabling companies to automate processes and make data-driven decisions.
communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 2,211 of 6,766 listings we analysed (33%) as of Aug 11, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. leadership follows at 10%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?
The median pay is about $14,167/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Aug 11, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?
4,752 of 6,792 active roles (70%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 11, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.