Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 6,756 of 13,350 listings we analysed (51%) as of Nov 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. sales follows at 19%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $12,020/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Nov 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

3,568 of 14,863 active roles (24%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Nov 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

communication is asked for in 51% of 14,863 remote roles — 2026-11-04

As of 2026-11-04, 14,863 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (51% of listings), median pay ~$12,020/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: 32 layoff events & 0 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 14,863

Top skill: communication · 51%

Median USD pay: $12,020/mo

Worldwide-remote: 24%

3,56824%
11,29576%

Most in-demand skills as of Nov 4, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	6,756	51%
sales	2,601	19%
marketing	991	7%
leadership	853	6%
teamwork	851	6%
customer-service	713	5%
negotiation	660	5%
administration	649	5%

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

Business Transformation

CVS Health Spins Off Retail Pharmacy

CVS Health plans to spin off its retail pharmacy business into a new company called CVS Pharmacy in the first half of 2028.

Why it matters: The move reflects the changing healthcare landscape and the need for companies to adapt to new market conditions, impacting job roles and required skills.

Source 1

Layoffs and Automation

Amazon and Canva Undergo Layoffs

Amazon and Canva have undergone layoffs, with Canva relocating and laying off 1,200 employees.

Why it matters: The increasing use of AI and automation is leading to job displacement, with 32 tracked layoff events in Indonesia's 2026Q4.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, layoffs have occurred in various sectors, including manufacturing, with some companies replacing workers with AI.

Source 1 Source 2

Frequently asked

Which remote skill is most in demand right now?: communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 6,756 of 13,350 listings we analysed (51%) as of Nov 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. sales follows at 19%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $12,020/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Nov 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 3,568 of 14,863 active roles (24%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Nov 4, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.