What moved in global tech on this day — and what it means for your career.
By the Numbers
The remote job market in numbers: 6,886 active roles — 2026-08-13
As of 2026-08-13, 6,886 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (32% of listings), median pay ~$13,996/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: 481 layoff events & 31 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.
Anthropic is in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $6 billion.
Why it matters: This potential deal highlights the growing investment in AI infrastructure, with companies like Anthropic seeking to enhance their computing capabilities. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, AI is one of the most in-demand skills, with 594 lowongan (9%).
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, there is a growing interest in AI, with companies like Blue Bird adopting electric vehicles and increasing efficiency. However, the local AI job market still lags behind global demand.
4713 out of 6886 active remote job listings are open to Indonesian applicants.
Why it matters: This presents a significant opportunity for Indonesian tech talent to access global job markets. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, the median USD pay for remote jobs is around $13,996/mo.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, there are 481 tracked layoff events affecting 11,887 workers, and 31 tracked funding rounds for startups. This highlights the need for Indonesians to adapt to the changing job market.
There have been 481 tracked layoff events in Indonesia affecting 11,887 workers.
Why it matters: The ongoing layoffs in the startup ecosystem highlight the need for tech professionals to upskill and reskill to remain competitive. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, communication, leadership, and AI skills are in high demand.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, several startups have undergone layoffs, including GoTo, Blibli, and Flip. This has created uncertainty for tech professionals in the country.
communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 2,182 of 6,805 listings we analysed (32%) as of Aug 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. leadership follows at 10%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?
The median pay is about $13,996/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Aug 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?
4,713 of 6,886 active roles (68%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.