What moved in global tech on this day — and what it means for your career.
By the Numbers
The remote job market in numbers: 5,235 active roles — 2026-09-25
As of 2026-09-25, 5,235 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (38% of listings), median pay ~$15,854/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: 511 layoff events & 42 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.
According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, AI skills are in demand with 666 lowongan (13%) out of 5172 listings analysed.
Why it matters: The increasing demand for AI skills indicates a shift towards automation and data-driven decision making in various industries. This trend is expected to continue, creating new job opportunities for tech talent with expertise in AI.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, the demand for AI skills is also on the rise, with many companies looking for professionals who can develop and implement AI solutions. This presents an opportunity for Indonesian tech workers to upskill and reskill in AI.
According to Loker Dollar internal corpus, 3059 of 5235 active job listings (58%) are open to Indonesian applicants.
Why it matters: The growth of remote work presents opportunities for Indonesian tech workers to access global job markets and work with international companies. This trend is expected to continue, driving demand for remote job platforms and tools.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, the remote job market is also growing, with many local companies adopting flexible work arrangements. This shift towards remote work is expected to create new job opportunities for Indonesian tech workers.
511 tracked layoff events affected 18,487 workers in Indonesia as of 2026Q3.
Why it matters: The tech industry is experiencing a period of restructuring, with many companies undergoing layoffs. However, this also presents opportunities for workers to upskill and reskill in emerging areas like AI and data analysis.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, the layoff trend is also affecting the tech industry, with many local companies undergoing restructuring. However, this also presents opportunities for Indonesian tech workers to adapt to changing market demands.
Anthropic's $11.6 billion contract with Akamai for AI computing power is the largest deal in Akamai's history.
Why it matters: The surge in AI investment indicates a growing demand for AI solutions and infrastructure. This trend is expected to drive innovation and growth in various industries, creating new opportunities for tech talent with expertise in AI.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, the growing demand for AI solutions presents opportunities for local companies to adopt AI technologies and for Indonesian tech workers to develop AI skills.
communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 1,941 of 5,172 listings we analysed (38%) as of Sep 25, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 13%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?
The median pay is about $15,854/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Sep 25, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?
3,059 of 5,235 active roles (58%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Sep 25, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.