Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 2,004 of 5,261 listings we analysed (38%) as of Sep 16, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 13%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $15,833/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Sep 16, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

3,014 of 5,355 active roles (56%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Sep 16, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers: 5,355 active roles — 2026-09-16

As of 2026-09-16, 5,355 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (38% of listings), median pay ~$15,833/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: 501 layoff events & 42 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 5,355

Top skill: communication · 38%

Median USD pay: $15,833/mo

Worldwide-remote: 56%

3,01456%
2,34144%

Most in-demand skills as of Sep 16, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	2,004	38%
ai	698	13%
leadership	571	11%
sales	494	9%
project management	408	8%
data analysis	388	7%
strategic planning	360	7%
strategy	299	6%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Sep 16, 2026 · See the full reports →

AI and Tech Industry

AI Investment Surges Globally

Bain Capital Ventures raised a $1.6 billion fund for AI startups.

Why it matters: This significant investment indicates a growing focus on AI development, which is expected to have a substantial impact on the tech industry and job market. According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, AI skills are in high demand, with 698 lowongan (13%) in the remote job market.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, AI infrastructure firm Zankore secured a $3.1 billion loan, highlighting the country's growing interest in AI development.

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AI Safety and Regulation

AI Leaders Call for Slowdown

OpenAI and Anthropic are calling for a slowdown in AI development.

Why it matters: This could lead to a new regulatory framework shaped by industry leaders, impacting AI startups and the tech industry as a whole.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, concerns about AI safety and regulation are also relevant, with companies like Zankore securing significant funding for AI infrastructure.

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Tech Industry and Funding

Google and OpenAI Make Moves

Google released Gemini 3.8 Live, an AI that can chat and perform tasks simultaneously.

Why it matters: This showcases the rapid advancements in AI technology and the increasing competition in the tech industry. OpenAI is also looking to raise more money ahead of its public debut.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, OpenAI acquired a local camera company for Rp 5 trillion, highlighting the company's interest in the Indonesian market.

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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 5,261 listings we analysed (38%) as of Sep 16, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 13%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $15,833/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Sep 16, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 3,014 of 5,355 active roles (56%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Sep 16, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.