Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 6,009 of 11,917 listings we analysed (50%) as of Oct 31, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. sales follows at 19%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $11,779/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Oct 31, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

3,456 of 12,166 active roles (28%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Oct 31, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

Tech Careers Digest — Oct 31, 2026

What moved in global tech on this day — and what it means for your career.

By the Numbers

communication is asked for in 50% of 12,166 remote roles — 2026-10-31

As of 2026-10-31, 12,166 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (50% of listings), median pay ~$11,779/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: 2026Q4 context: 27 layoff events & 0 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 12,166

Top skill: communication · 50%

Median USD pay: $11,779/mo

Worldwide-remote: 28%

3,45628%
8,71072%

Most in-demand skills as of Oct 31, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	6,009	50%
sales	2,322	19%
marketing	833	7%
teamwork	783	7%
leadership	770	6%
customer-service	614	5%
negotiation	576	5%
ai	566	5%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Oct 31, 2026 · See the full reports →

Tech Earnings

Tech Stocks Plummet

US tech stocks experience a significant decline amid concerns over AI spending and earnings

Why it matters: The decline in tech stocks reflects the market's uncertainty about the financial performance of tech companies, which may impact their ability to invest in AI and other technologies.

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Investment and Growth

Investment in Digital Infrastructure

MoraRepublic strengthens its position as an integrated digital infrastructure provider in Indonesia

Why it matters: The growth of digital infrastructure in Indonesia can support the development of the country's tech industry, creating more opportunities for tech talent and businesses.

Indonesia angle: MoraRepublic's efforts to expand internet access in Indonesia through its fiber-optic network can help bridge the digital divide and enable more people to participate in the digital economy.

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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 6,009 of 11,917 listings we analysed (50%) as of Oct 31, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. sales follows at 19%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $11,779/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Oct 31, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 3,456 of 12,166 active roles (28%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Oct 31, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.