In 2024, FlexJobs identified the top 100 companies offering remote job opportunities, considering over 60,000 companies listed on the site from January to December 2023. Although the increase in remote job listings was moderate compared to previous years, growth persisted in sales, tech, health care, accounting, and finance roles. Approximately 64% of listings were for intermediate or experienced positions.
According to Toni Frana, the lead career expert at FlexJobs, a significant change in the remote job market was the consistent and steady flow of opportunities across various fields, particularly in sales and tech, which is expected to continue in 2024. The top 20 companies hiring for the most remote jobs in 2024 include Working Solutions, LiveOps, CVS Health, Robert Half International, Williams-Sonoma, Thermo Fisher Scientific, ModSquad, BELAY, Cactus, Transcom, Sutherland, BCD Travel, Kelly, UnitedHealth Group, Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), Randstad, Creative Financial Staffing, Kforce, Aston Carter, and Aquent.
Notably, six companies have consistently been among the top 100 since 2014, while new additions for 2024 include Peloton, Zillow, Hopper, and 31 other companies offering permanent remote options for employees. Some of the most in-demand remote roles in 2023 were product manager and software engineer, both with average salaries exceeding $100,000.
For those seeking remote jobs in 2024, it's advisable to focus not only on technical skills but also on non-technical or soft skills like communication and problem-solving. Highlighting these soft skills on your resume and during discussions with potential employers can help set you apart. Frana recommends building career resilience by proactively learning new skills, demonstrating commitment to career growth, and showing initiative to potential employers.