Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 2,407 of 6,715 listings we analysed (36%) as of Aug 24, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 11%.

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 24, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

4,510 of 6,674 active roles (68%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 24, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers: 6,674 active roles — 2026-08-24

As of 2026-08-24, 6,674 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: 6,674

Top skill: communication · 36%

Median USD pay: $14,167/mo

Worldwide-remote: 68%

4,51068%
2,16432%

Most in-demand skills as of Aug 24, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	2,407	36%
ai	715	11%
leadership	700	10%
sales	638	10%
data analysis	524	8%
project management	493	7%
strategic planning	409	6%
python	350	5%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Aug 24, 2026 · See the full reports →

AI and Jobs

AI Reshapes Job Market

Apple cuts jobs as it reprioritizes around AI

Why it matters: The increasing use of AI in various industries is leading to job displacements and changes in workforce dynamics. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, AI-related jobs are in high demand, with 715 lowongan (11%) out of 6674 active job listings.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, 484 tracked layoff events affected 11,887 workers in 2026Q3, indicating a challenging job market.

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AI and Business

AI Cost Increases

Nvidia customers brace for higher AI costs

Why it matters: The increasing demand for AI infrastructure is driving up costs, with Nvidia customers facing potential price increases of around 15%.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, businesses may need to adapt to these changes to remain competitive in the global market.

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Job Market Trends

Job Market Shifts

25 years of experience, then laid off and struggling to find a new job

Why it matters: The job market is undergoing significant changes, with many experienced professionals facing challenges in finding new employment. According to a report, 10 professions are most affected by layoffs.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, workers are also facing challenges, with 81 years of independence not translating to job security for many.

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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 2,407 of 6,715 listings we analysed (36%) as of Aug 24, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 11%.
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 24, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 4,510 of 6,674 active roles (68%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 24, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.