Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 2,438 of 6,818 listings we analysed (36%) as of Aug 23, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai 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 23, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

4,505 of 6,868 active roles (66%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 23, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers: 6,868 active roles — 2026-08-23

As of 2026-08-23, 6,868 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (36% 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: 484 layoff events & 31 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 6,868

Top skill: communication · 36%

Median USD pay: $14,167/mo

Worldwide-remote: 66%

4,50566%
2,36334%

Most in-demand skills as of Aug 23, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	2,438	36%
ai	715	10%
leadership	704	10%
sales	650	10%
data analysis	524	8%
project management	495	7%
strategic planning	407	6%
python	350	5%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Aug 23, 2026 · See the full reports →

Layoffs and Job Market

Layoff Events Impact Indonesian Workers

484 tracked layoff events affected 11,887 workers in Indonesia as of 2026Q3.

Why it matters: The layoff events in Indonesia highlight the challenges faced by workers in the country. This trend emphasizes the need for professionals to upskill and reskill to remain competitive in the job market.

Indonesia angle: The layoff events in Indonesia could be related to the economic challenges faced by the country. The government and companies may need to work together to support workers and promote job creation.

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Startup Funding and Economy

Startup Funding in Indonesia Sees Growth

31 tracked funding rounds were recorded in Indonesia as of 2026Q3.

Why it matters: The growth of startup funding in Indonesia indicates a positive trend for the country's economy. This could lead to more job opportunities and innovation.

Indonesia angle: The Indonesian government has been promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. The growth of startup funding could be an opportunity for the government to support this initiative.

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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 2,438 of 6,818 listings we analysed (36%) as of Aug 23, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai 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 23, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 4,505 of 6,868 active roles (66%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 23, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.