Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 1,910 of 5,120 listings we analysed (37%) as of Aug 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 12%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $14,938/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Aug 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

3,130 of 5,116 active roles (61%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers: 5,116 active roles — 2026-08-30

As of 2026-08-30, 5,116 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (37% of listings), median pay ~$14,938/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: 486 layoff events & 31 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 5,116

Top skill: communication · 37%

Median USD pay: $14,938/mo

Worldwide-remote: 61%

3,13061%
1,98639%

Most in-demand skills as of Aug 30, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	1,910	37%
ai	634	12%
leadership	595	12%
sales	497	10%
data analysis	366	7%
project management	366	7%
strategic planning	345	7%
strategy	283	6%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Aug 30, 2026 · See the full reports →

AI and Job Market

AI skills in high demand globally

634 job postings (12%) require AI skills.

Why it matters: As AI adoption grows, professionals with AI skills are likely to have an edge in the job market. However, concerns about AI replacing human workers are rising.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, 31 startup funding rounds were tracked in 2026Q3, indicating a growing startup ecosystem that may leverage AI.

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Global Economy and Investment

G20 faces divide over debt, AI, and global growth

G20 finance officials are gathering to discuss sovereign debt, global imbalances, and economic growth.

Why it matters: The global economic landscape is shifting, with implications for investment and job markets. According to EY, long-term confidence in FDI endures despite short-term headwinds.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, 59 companies are at risk of being delisted from the stock exchange, and the IMF warns of ongoing energy price shocks.

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Layoffs and Job Market

Layoff events on the rise in Indonesia

486 layoff events affected 11,887 workers in Indonesia in 2026Q3.

Why it matters: The rise in layoff events highlights the need for professionals to adapt to changing job market demands. According to CNBC Indonesia, 43,805 workers were affected by layoffs.

Indonesia angle: The Indonesian job market is seeing a significant impact from layoffs, with many workers struggling to find new employment.

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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 1,910 of 5,120 listings we analysed (37%) as of Aug 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 12%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $14,938/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Aug 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 3,130 of 5,116 active roles (61%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Aug 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.