What moved in global tech on this day — and what it means for your career.
By the Numbers
The remote job market in numbers: 6,674 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.
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.
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.
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.