Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 2,004 of 5,360 listings we analysed (37%) as of Sep 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 13%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $15,313/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Sep 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

3,131 of 5,437 active roles (58%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Sep 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers: 5,437 active roles — 2026-09-04

As of 2026-09-04, 5,437 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (37% of listings), median pay ~$15,313/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: 488 layoff events & 36 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 5,437

Top skill: communication · 37%

Median USD pay: $15,313/mo

Worldwide-remote: 58%

3,13158%
2,30642%

Most in-demand skills as of Sep 4, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	2,004	37%
ai	692	13%
leadership	613	11%
sales	510	10%
project management	393	7%
data analysis	386	7%
strategic planning	375	7%
strategy	298	6%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Sep 4, 2026 · See the full reports →

AI and Tech Industry

AI Reshapes Tech Jobs

Anthropic finalizes a $15 billion pre-IPO credit facility.

Why it matters: The AI firm's funding surge highlights the growing demand for AI talent, potentially eroding entry-level tech jobs. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, AI-related jobs make up 13% of remote job listings.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, 488 layoff events affected 12,487 workers in Q3 2026, amidst growing AI adoption.

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Remote Work Trends

Remote Job Market Insights

58% of worldwide-remote roles are open to Indonesian applicants.

Why it matters: This presents opportunities for Indonesian tech talent to access global job markets. Communication skills are in high demand, making up 37% of remote job listings.

Indonesia angle: The median USD pay for remote jobs is around $15,313/mo, offering competitive salaries for Indonesian workers.

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Startup Funding

Startup Funding Insights

Ajaib raises $270m in series C funding.

Why it matters: The funding highlights the growth potential for tech startups in Indonesia. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, 36 tracked funding rounds occurred in Indonesia's Q3 2026.

Indonesia angle: This funding activity may lead to increased job opportunities in the Indonesian tech sector.

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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 2,004 of 5,360 listings we analysed (37%) as of Sep 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 13%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $15,313/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Sep 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 3,131 of 5,437 active roles (58%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Sep 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.