Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 2,025 of 5,389 listings we analysed (38%) as of Sep 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 14%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $15,417/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Sep 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

3,131 of 5,421 active roles (58%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Sep 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers: 5,421 active roles — 2026-09-13

As of 2026-09-13, 5,421 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (38% of listings), median pay ~$15,417/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: 498 layoff events & 40 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 5,421

Top skill: communication · 38%

Median USD pay: $15,417/mo

Worldwide-remote: 58%

3,13158%
2,29042%

Most in-demand skills as of Sep 13, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	2,025	38%
ai	733	14%
leadership	580	11%
sales	524	10%
data analysis	406	8%
project management	402	7%
strategic planning	378	7%
strategy	301	6%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Sep 13, 2026 · See the full reports →

AI and Tech Industry

AI Leaders Call for Slowdown

Anthropic CEO requests AI industry slowdown, with Sam Altman and Elon Musk in agreement.

Why it matters: This development may impact the growth and investment in AI technology, potentially affecting related job markets and opportunities.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, AI is one of the most in-demand skills, with 733 job openings (14% of total remote job listings).

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Remote Work and Economy

WFH and Layoffs on the Rise

Uber lays off 3,300 employees (10% of global workforce) amid robotaxi expansion.

Why it matters: This trend may indicate a shift towards automation and remote work, impacting job security and the economy.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, 498 layoff events affected 15,187 workers in Q3 2026, and 58% of remote job listings are open to Indonesian applicants.

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Tech Industry and Innovation

AI and Chip Development

OpenAI and Samsung collaborate on next-gen AI chips.

Why it matters: This partnership may drive innovation in AI technology and impact the tech industry's future.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, communication and AI are among the most in-demand skills, with 2,025 and 733 job openings respectively.

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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 2,025 of 5,389 listings we analysed (38%) as of Sep 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 14%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $15,417/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Sep 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 3,131 of 5,421 active roles (58%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Sep 13, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.